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Alex Garcha is fundraising
From Houses to Homes with Westminster
Hi, I'm Alex Garcha and I am a sophomore at Westminster! I'm raising funds for a trip with my school, where I'll help build homes for families in Guatemala. Your donation not only supports my journey, but also contributes to changing lives by providing safe, stable housing for those in need. Join me in making a lasting impact—one donation at a time!

If you make a donation could you please put my name somewhere apart of it so I can get credit. Thank you so much.

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Vivienne Ryan is fundraising
Vivienne For From Houses to Homes - Guatemala
Want to join me in making a difference? I'm raising money to benefit From Houses to Homes-Guatemala, and any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.

More information about From Houses to Homes-Guatemala: From Houses to Homes provides safe and sustainable housing, access to adequate healthcare, and education for grades Pre-K-9th grade.
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Cristina Maldacena is fundraising
From Houses to Homes COVID-19 Relief
From Houses to Homes is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to provide sustainable housing, healthcare, and education to Guatemalan families. Run by Guatemalans for Guatemalans, this organization has built over 1500 homes, given medical care to over 30,000 patients, and educates 175 children a year for free. COVID-19 has deeply affected the Guatemalan people and this organization by worsening already unstable financial situations for many families. FHTH is working to provide groceries, masks, and financial resources to families who need it most. They continue to raise money for regular education, healthcare and housing services as well. Any donation, even small, can make a lasting impact during this unprecedented time.

My intern partner (Merry Hertan) and I are organizing a virtual internship by creating a new fundraising program for the organization as they now need funding more than ever.

For more information visit https://www.fromhousestohomes.org/aboutus/
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Merry Hertan is fundraising
From Houses to Homes COVID-19 Relief
From Houses to Homes is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to provide sustainable housing, healthcare, and education to Guatemalan families. Run by Guatemalans for Guatemalans, this organization has built over 1500 homes, given medical care to over 30,000 patients, and educates 175 children a year for free. COVID-19 has deeply affected the Guatemalan people and this organization by worsening already unstable financial situations for many families. FHTH is working to provide groceries, masks, and financial resources to families who need it most. They continue to raise money for regular education, healthcare and housing services as well.

I am participating in a virtual fundraising internship for the organization as they now need funding more than ever. Any donation, even small, can make a lasting impact during this unprecedented time.

For more information visit https://www.fromhousestohomes.org/aboutus/
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Chloe Raichle is fundraising
From Houses to Homes COVID-19 Relief
From Houses to Homes is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to provide sustainable housing, healthcare, and education to Guatemalan families. Run by Guatemalans for Guatemalans, this organization has built over 1500 homes, given medical care to over 30,000 patients, and educates 175 children a year for free. It has a 100/100 rating on Charity Navigator and its operating costs are less than 5%. COVID-19 has deeply affected the Guatemalan people and this organization by worsening already unstable financial situations for many families. FHTH is working to provide groceries, masks, and financial resources to families who need it most. They continue to raise money for regular education, healthcare and housing services as well. Any donation, even small, can make a lasting impact, especially today.

More information can be found on their website
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Phoebe Greenspan is fundraising
Help From Houses To Homes Fight COVID-19
I'm raising money to benefit From Houses to Homes-Guatemala, and any donation will help make an impact.

From Houses to Homes is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to provide sustainable housing, healthcare, and education to Guatemalan families. Run by Guatemalans for Guatemalans, this organization has built over 1500 homes, given medical care to over 30,000 patients, and educates 175 children a year for free. COVID-19 has deeply affected the Guatemalan people and this organization by worsening already unstable financial situations for many families. White flags, representing hunger, are outside of many homes across the country. FHTH is working to provide groceries, masks, and financial resources to families who need it most. They continue to raise money for regular education, healthcare and housing services as well. Any donation, even small, can make a lasting impact during this unprecedented time.

For more information visit https://www.fromhousestohomes.org/aboutus/

Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.
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Andrew Mueller is fundraising
From Houses to Homes - Covid-19 relief fund
Hi all,

After an endless quarantine in the United States, I finally made the long 36-hour journey home to Antigua, Guatemala. With the airport shut down, I was forced to cross the border by foot from Mexico to Guatemala to make it in time for our 6:00 pm curfew. As I made my way through the country, I was disheartened by the lines of families waving white flags as a symbol of utter surrender. For the many Guatemalans who already struggled to buy food every day, unemployment due to the virus is making feeding one’s family much more difficult, if not impossible. The virus has halted the country and left families with no other choice than hoping that their white flag will get them their next meal.

Guatemala has been struck especially hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, and as I approached my third week here, I was left dumbfounded to the growing problem in the country as our quarantine continued to be extended. I was then presented with an opportunity to support a local nonprofit organization called From Houses to Homes. The organization builds houses for the less fortunate, created a free community school, and opened a small clinic that serves the low-income, rural, and indigenous population in Guatemala. However, due to the pandemic, the organization is now launching a fundraiser for both a new Covid-19 relief grocery delivery program, as well as, direct support for their school, Escuela Kemna-Oj, which is continuing its learning remotely through distributed worksheets and books.

From Houses to Homes rewarded me with the opportunity to support their nonprofit organization by fundraising for their Covid-19 relief fund. Any donation is incredibly impactful to many families and I thank you in advance for your generosity. Whether you are in a financial position to donate at this time, I would appreciate it if you could help spread the word about this cause. Feel free to forward this GoFundMe to any other friends or family who may be passionate about this cause.

Thank you so much for your support! Please feel free to reach out to me personally if you have any questions.

Lastly, here is a brief introduction to the organization: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=imf2pw_b2Ps&feature=emb_title

You can learn more about the From Houses to Homes and their specific needs here: https://www.fromhousestohomes.org/

Best,

Andrew Mueller
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Taylor Henry is fundraising
From Houses to Homes
From Houses to Homes is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to provide sustainable housing, healthcare, and education to Guatemalan families. Run by Guatemalans for Guatemalans, this organization has built over 1500 homes, given medical care to over 30,000 patients, and educates 175 children a year for free. COVID-19 has deeply affected the Guatemalan people and this organization by worsening already unstable financial situations for many families. White flags, representing hunger, are outside of many homes across the country. FHTH is working to provide groceries, masks, and financial resources to families who need it most. They continue to raise money for regular education, healthcare and housing services as well. Any donation, even small, can make a lasting impact during this unprecedented time.

For more information visit https://www.fromhousestohomes.org/aboutus/
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Run For Opportunity is fundraising
Support From Homes to Houses
Amidst the coronavirus pandemic, our community has gathered together to support healthcare heroes on the home front. However, many underdeveloped countries have not had the infrastructure and support to do so. In an effort to assist these countries in adjusting to the pandemic, Run for Opportunity will be funding From Houses to Homes, a non-profit organization working to improve housing, education, and health care in Guatemala.

Due to the pandemic, one of our founders (Ryan), had to cancel his service trip to Guatemala where he and his peers would have volunteered for the From Houses to Homes organization. Though the cancellation was heartbreaking, through Run For Opportunity's virtual 5k/1 mile fun run, our community can still make a difference.

Run For Opportunity plans to aid From Houses To Home with the donations we receive. Learn more about donations by visiting the our website and don't forget to check out From Houses To Home's website .

You can even Venmo us @runforopportunity! Anything helps!

Taken Directly From Their Website:

"In 2004 From Houses to Homes became a registered 501(c)3 in the state of New Jersey. The first home was built in 2005 by Joe, and Oscar along with the help of 2 young men that Joe had met while previously volunteering.

We started building homes in 2005, however we realized that housing, education and health care go hand-in-hand to break the cycle of poverty. “Escuela Kemna'oj” is a Pre K- 9th grade school, which we have operated since 2011. Many of the families whose children attend the school live in homes constructed by FHTH.

Responding to the need for quality health care we opened up St. Josephs Clinic in 2011. On average we treat 300 people a month, with approximately 65% of those being women/ girls."
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Elvira Vida is fundraising
Help us build a home for a family in Guatemala
Hi Everyone!

If you followed us on LOLOTOGO either on Facebook or Instagram, you know that we are passionate not only about traveling, but also giving back.

We found small and meaningful charities to be the best way to contribute. This year (February) we decided to travel to Antigua, Guatemala and build a house for a deserving family.

"In the poorest areas of highland Guatemala, improper building materials, a lack of appropriate resources, and unsustainable architecture turn houses to rubble in the blink of an eye. Many indigenous families live in makeshift homes that are constructed of nothing more than cornstalk or cardboard walls with dirt floors. Living in these conditions strips families of their dignity and hope, while fueling chronic health problems.

It goes without saying that quality housing is of utmost importance. Living in a cornstalk home means that families cannot focus on important things like getting work, going to school, their health and safety. Having a safe roof over a family’s head can make a huge difference in their life; A corn stalk shack can wash away during rainy season without warning, however this sturdy block home will alleviate this threat. "

This grassroots program will allow our family, together with skilled local workers, to build a cement block house in just 5 days. The cost of the house is 2000 USD and you can help! Please contribute whatever you can so that we can give a home to a deserving family.

You will be able to follow our daily progress and see us hand over the door keys to the family, whose life you helped to make better. Join us on this journey!

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Geoffrey, Elvi, London and Lola

P.S. The same message is translated for our Hungarian community and please scroll down to see photos.

IN HUNGARIAN / MAGYARUL

Sziasztok!

Ha követtétek utazásainkat a LOLOTOGO instagramon vagy a facebook oldalain tudjátok, hogy nem csak utazni szeretünk, de valamilyen módon mindig igyekszünk adakozni/segíteni is éppen ott, ahol vagyunk.

Idén februárban Guatemalába utazunk majd, hogy házat építsünk egy Maya családnak.

Guatemala legszegényebb részén a Maya családok kukorica és papírdobozokból készült házakban laknak,amelyeket pillanatok alatt el tud sodorni egy erősebb szél. Nem csak reménytelen és méltóságon aluli az ilyen élet, hanem egészségügyi és biztonsági problémáknak is ki vannak téve az itt lakók.

A ház/otthon a legfonosabb feltétele az élethez, tanuláshoz, egészséghez és biztonsághoz. Egy tétő amin nem esik be az eső, ablak amin keresztül bevilágít a napsugár és egy kulcs, amivel be lehet zárni az ajtót és félelem nélkül végig aludni az éjszakát életeket változtat meg. Az új házat majd nem mossa el az e ső az esős időszakokban sem és biztonságban marad a család.

E program, a pénz (2000 USD szükséges egy ház építéséhez) amit össze gyűjtünk és az 5 napi munkánk által egy új esélyt, reményt, életet tudunk adni egy családnak. Kérlek támogassátok a célunkat, segítsetek. Minden adománynak, legyen kicsi vagy nagy nagyon örülünk és hálásan köszönjük .

Napota beszámolunk majd az építkezés folyamatáról, látni foglyátok az új házat és a boldog tulajdonosokat. Építsetek velünk együtt házat!

Előre is köszönjük a segítséget és a támogastást.

Geoffrey, Elvi, London and Lola

Before / Előtte

AFTER WITH YOUR HELP / Utána, a segítségetekkel épített ház

More information about From Houses To Homes-Guatemala Inc (De Casas A Hogares): From Houses To Homes - Guatemala, Inc. Aims To Strengthen Community Harmony In Highland Guatemala By Building Lasting, Healthy Homes, Improving Access To Health Care And Education, And Inspiring Participation Between The Poor And Civil Society.

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Jack Snyder is fundraising
Building Houses in Guatemala
Last summer we went to Antigua, Guatemala with our high school in order to work in conjunction with an organization called Houses to Homes. Houses to Homes' goal is to build houses for families who are unable to afford to sustain themselves. The organization not only builds each family's home in a week, but provides free education and medical assistance. As volunteers, we were able to connect with each family in a way so strong that the language barrier seemed non-existent. Not only was it an honor and privilege to work hand-in-hand with such an amazing organization, we were able to find a second home in the heart of Guatemala. Since we were so deeply impacted by this experience, we have decided to go back in August on our own. We are so excited to travel to Antigua again to work with our friends from Houses to Homes -- not only to immerse ourselves with the incredible culture, but also to help the families in need. These families are extremely impoverished, living without essentials such as electricity, medical supplies, clothes, or ample amounts of food. With these donations, we would able to provide these necessities.

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About From Houses to Homes-Guatemala

FROM HOUSES TO HOMES - GUATEMALA, INC. AIMS TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY HARMONY IN HIGHLAND GUATEMALA BY BUILDING LASTING, HEALTHY HOMES, IMPROVING ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AND EDUCATION, AND INSPIRING PARTICIPATION BETWEEN THE POOR AND CIVIL SOCIETY.

PO Box 85Mount Tabor, NJ 07878-0085

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Causes

Housing development, International development, Shelter and residential care

Established

2004

Tax ID

20-1682549

NTEE code

Other Housing, Shelter N.E.C.

From Houses to Homes-Guatemala is a 501(c)(3) public charity, EIN 20-1682549. Donations are tax-deductible. Select content is provided by GuideStar.

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