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La Fundacion del Hogar de las Ninas Madalaes serves as a foster home for 22 girls in the Dominican Republic. It is located in La Victoria, a suburb of Santo Domingo. Maria Elena Beltran, the founder of the home, was born one of thirteen siblings into extreme poverty. With fierce determination, she managed to obtain an education and rise out of poverty. 13 years ago Maria Elena says that she received a vision from the Virgin Mary, asking her to take in two needy girls. Thus La Fundacion del Hogar de las Nanas Madelaes was born. Ever since then, Maria Elena has devoted her entire life to the home and her girls. She feels called to provide and advocate for the children who otherwise would be forgotten, become teen mothers, or be forced to turn to prostitution. The Fundacion relies on support from the community, international organizations, and individual donations.
Our Three Goals:
1. Fundraise for a new home: Projected Goal: $80,000
2. Create relationships with the girls
3. Service: This Spring Break (2009) our group will take 10-12 participants down to the Dominican Republic for a service trip. There students will help out in the community, spend time with the girls, and conduct workshops with the girls and local children. Members will also have the opportunity to go on individual summer trips to the home.
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Jamie Ratliff |
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Liz McInerney |
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Meredith Cook |
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Leslie Romeyn |
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