Help Martina start her Bakery

 

Unfortunately, she now finds herself within one of the worse economic, social, and political collapses of the 21st century. She lives in Venezuela, Zulia, Caja Seca. As many others in the country, she has lost her source of income which is her main way to provide for her family. Nevertheless, she has managed to keep feeding her family and sponsored her son Giorgie's education by selling hand-baked bread to her neighbors and friends.

(Martina with two of her children: Giorgie on the left is in college, Giorgina on the right is about to enter college)

 

She now wishes to turn this side hustle into a business by opening a bakery. This requires an initial capital for proper equipment. 

 

 

- Over the years, despite our family moving to the US, Martina has continued to keep in touch. Each time I can't help but remember the immense depths of her kindness. It was powerful in a very gentle way. To some extent she was like a second mother to me. She taught me a lot about compassion, responsibilities, and the importance of showing up for other people. These lessons, although I didn't always understand them given my young age, I will continue to carry with me for the rest of my life. All I want is for the world to give her, what she gave to me. Please show up for Martina and help her fund her sons' education through her bakery. 

(Christian A. Dittmar, 15)