CURRENT EVENTS AND NEWS
Clinic of Hope Progress
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BBOH is currently constructing a permanent medical clinic in Rosa La Piedra. This is a central location for many Haitian and Dominican communities who we currently serve at our mobile clinics. The Clinic of Hope will treat emergency health issues and provide more preventative care. In the past year, Building Bridges of Hope has raised over $100,000 for the Clinic of Hope. With these funds we have: completed a land study, excavation, brought materials up the mountain, laid the foundation, raised the walls up, put on the roof of the clinic side, completed two bathrooms, smoothed out the cement walls and much more! |
In July 2020 we hosted an online fundraiser to purchase all of the windows, tiles and doors for the clinic side of the construction. We were AMAZED by the generosity of our community. We raised over $24,000 which will complete the windows, tiles and doors for both the basement and the main floor of the clinic!
Although construction has slowed quite a bit this year due to COVID-19 complications, we are pushing forward in faith to complete this project that the Lord has provided for through many, may people! Please stay tuned for more updates!
Although construction has slowed quite a bit this year due to COVID-19 complications, we are pushing forward in faith to complete this project that the Lord has provided for through many, may people! Please stay tuned for more updates!
Giving Tuesday Deal
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Consider donating to BBOH this Giving Tuesday! For those who begin a monthly donation of $20 or more between now and December 10th, we will send a free BBOH t-shirt! Current donors may also increase their monthly donation by $20+ to receive a free t-shirt. |
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Success at the 2019 Gala
Clinic of Hope Gala - Saturday, November 9, 2019
Over the past 10+ years, Building Bridges of Hope and FUMSIL have grown exponentially. This year, over 120 people joined us for an evening of food, fun, and fellowship as we raise funds to support BBOH activities, focusing on the construction of the Clinic of Hope.
Total Raised: $19,793
Thank you to all those who were able to join us at the gala! We are truly blessed to have the support and generosity of each of you!
Total Raised: $19,793
Thank you to all those who were able to join us at the gala! We are truly blessed to have the support and generosity of each of you!
Clinic of Hope Update
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BBOH is currently constructing a permanent medical clinic in Rosa La Piedra. This is a central location for many Haitian and Dominican communities who we currently serve at our mobile clinics. The Clinic of Hope will treat emergency health issues and provide more preventative care.
In the past year, Building Bridges of Hope has raised over $60,000 for the Clinic of Hope. We have been working tirelessly on fundraisers including our annual gala, t-shirt sales, salsa sales, and much more in order to build our clinic. With this money we began construction this past December and we have been able to complete a land study, excavate, bring materials up the mountain, lay the foundation, and begin building the walls up. However, there is still a long road ahead of us. We estimate that another $30,000 is needed in order to complete construction of the Clinic of Hope. |
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El Chivo Adopt-A-Box Fundraiser
Thank you to each and every person who adopted a box!!
Our Adopt-a-Box Fundraiser has come to a close and we are so grateful to announce that we raised $3,539 for El Chivo Preschool!! Thank you! Your generosity makes our work possible!
El Chivo, a small campo in Elias Piña, is the home of FUMSIL’s preschool. In 2014, FUMSIL saw the need for children ages 3-5 to have a safe place to play, eat, and learn during the day. Thus, the El Chivo Preschool was opened! We currently have two classrooms that care for a total of 45 children. Our amazing teachers, cook, driver, and helpers ensure that these precious little ones eat two meals, learn basic preschool skills, and find a safe environment to play. Last school year, we began transitioning El Chivo into a Montessori school! We are very excited to see the Montessori aspects grow!
Funding for El Chivo Preschool is needed for the following:
Salaries for two teachers, one driver, one cook, and one helper
Food to feed 45 hungry little ones twice a day
Gas for the El Chivo “bus”
Maintenance
Our Adopt-a-Box Fundraiser has come to a close and we are so grateful to announce that we raised $3,539 for El Chivo Preschool!! Thank you! Your generosity makes our work possible!
El Chivo, a small campo in Elias Piña, is the home of FUMSIL’s preschool. In 2014, FUMSIL saw the need for children ages 3-5 to have a safe place to play, eat, and learn during the day. Thus, the El Chivo Preschool was opened! We currently have two classrooms that care for a total of 45 children. Our amazing teachers, cook, driver, and helpers ensure that these precious little ones eat two meals, learn basic preschool skills, and find a safe environment to play. Last school year, we began transitioning El Chivo into a Montessori school! We are very excited to see the Montessori aspects grow!
Funding for El Chivo Preschool is needed for the following:
Salaries for two teachers, one driver, one cook, and one helper
Food to feed 45 hungry little ones twice a day
Gas for the El Chivo “bus”
Maintenance
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Summer 2019 Interns
Volunteer Coordinator - Cassie Herrington
"I am so honored to be joining the BBOH team this summer! Since my first trip in March 2018, I have returned to the DR five time leaving a bigger piece of my heart with every trip. I feel beyond blessed to serve the people of the Dominican Republic for these 3 months!"
As Volunteer Coordinator, Cassie will stay in the mission house with groups, accompany them during evening activities, assist in prayer and reflection, and help out in various other ways.
"I am so honored to be joining the BBOH team this summer! Since my first trip in March 2018, I have returned to the DR five time leaving a bigger piece of my heart with every trip. I feel beyond blessed to serve the people of the Dominican Republic for these 3 months!"
As Volunteer Coordinator, Cassie will stay in the mission house with groups, accompany them during evening activities, assist in prayer and reflection, and help out in various other ways.
Pharmacy Student Intern - Rachel Hay
"My Name is Rachel Hay, and I am currently a third year pharmacy student at the University of Michigan. Last summer was my first trip to the DR through Building Bridges of Hope, and I am excited to return and see all my friends! This year for my internship I will be creating educational material that will inform the public on proper medication usage, organizing the pharmacy donations, and assisting Dr. Angel with the elderly center."
BBOH is very excited to have Rachel join the team this July for her internship!
"My Name is Rachel Hay, and I am currently a third year pharmacy student at the University of Michigan. Last summer was my first trip to the DR through Building Bridges of Hope, and I am excited to return and see all my friends! This year for my internship I will be creating educational material that will inform the public on proper medication usage, organizing the pharmacy donations, and assisting Dr. Angel with the elderly center."
BBOH is very excited to have Rachel join the team this July for her internship!
El Chivo Preschool Graduation
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This June, 18 of our amazing preschoolers graduated from El Chivo. After presenting each graduate with their diploma, we enjoyed a delicious lunch provided by the students' parents! We are SO proud of the hard work, creativity, and progress that these kids have shown during their time with us! Very special thank you to the El Chivo teachers and staff! Congrats to our graduates! |
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El Chivo Becomes Montessori!
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Jessica worked tirelessly with the teachers and students at El Chivo to transform the school into a Montessori preschool! As opposed to traditional Dominican education which is dictation-based, the Montessori method is much more activity based. Students choose an activity tray from a range of options which instills the idea of freedom within limits. We are very excited to see El Chivo continue to incorporate more Montessori methods next year! |
2019 International Volunteers
Rockhurst University January 2019
St. Mary's Parish in Pinkney February 2019
Aquinas College Spring Break Group March 2019
Ambassador Lindsay's Group June 2019
Ambassador Rachel's Group July 2019
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St. Catherine Academy January 2019
St. Mary's Student Parish U of M March 2019
University of St. Francis May 2019
Ambassador Erin's Group July 2019
Ambassador Jordan's Group July 2019
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