Mercedes is an extremely bubbly and motivated associate of Esperanza who makes her home in Samaná here in the Dominican Republic. Mercedes provides for her family by selling coconuts and various types of fruit in her community. She was able to begin her business thanks to the capital she aquired through Esperanza. Thanks to your invaluable donation Kanwar, Mercedes was able to receive a cavity prevention program!

Mercedes now is informed on why it is important to brush her teeth in the morning and before bed. Not only did you provide Mercedes with this essential information, but you also gave her a healthier smile! Mercedes was also able to receive a dental cleaning thanks to your donation and can now smile with confidence.

Thank you for your priceless donation, Kanwar; you made an impact more than you know!

Lorena is a kindergarten student at Tu Hogar Christiano located in the town of San Pedro here in the Dominican Republic. Thanks to your invaluable donation, Lorena is able to continue feeding her mind. Lorena is not only able to continue studying this month, but your collective efforts have made it possible for her to continue receiving education for the whole year. As you all know, education is the most powerful tool we can provide our children, and Lorena is extremely grateful for your gift of opportunities.

Thank you all for your priceless donations. You have all made an impact more than you know!

Gasilda is an associate of Esperanza’s who makes her home in Samaná here in the Dominican Republic. Gasilda is 43 years old, and invested her loan money into her business of a “Pica Pollo” restaurant in her community. Thanks to your donation Wat, Gasilda was able to obtain an essential cavity prevention program.

Gasilda not only received a fluoride treatment, but also the knowledge on how to keep her teeth healthy in the future. Thank you for your generous donation Wat, your donation gave Gasilda the priceless gift of improved health, and for this she is eternally grateful!

Thanks again Wat!

Sylvania is a beautiful and bright 11 year old who was able to receive a cavity prevention program thanks to your generous donation!  Sylvania now understands why it is important to care for her teeth, and if she starts caring for them now, she can avoid serious health problems in the future.

Sylvania and her family make their home in Aguabuena, a community located in Samaná, the peninsula of the island. Thanks to your donation Ana, Sylvania not only has cleaner teeth, but the knowledge on how to keep them that way! Your generous donation has made an impact in the life of Sylvania and for this she is eternally grateful!

Thank you so much!

Joel is a kindergartner here at Milan’s school “Tu Hogar Cristiano”; he was able to continue receiving an education thanks to your donations. Joel will now grow up to be an educated member of his society thanks to your priceless gift. Your powerful donations have provided Joel countless possibilities and opportunities, and for this he is eternally grateful!

Thanks again Ted, Pam, Anthony, George, Thomas, Eileen, Sanjiv-Rajani, Todd, Jennie and Peter– your donations have made an everlasting impact on Joel’s life!

Barthelus is enrolled in a literacy course thanks to your donation. Barthelus is 20 years old and moved to the Dominican Republic after the devastating earthquake in Haiti.

Barthelus is now learning how to speak and understand Spanish, something that will undoubtedly make her life easier here in the Dominican Republic. Once she learns Spanish she can continue her education in accounting, something she was in the process of doing when the earthquake occurred. Thanks to your donation, Barthelus can now move on with her life, and can begin building a more promising tomorrow.

Thanks again for your impact Cherry Crest Elementary, Barthelus says “Gracias!”

Thanks to your donation Felicity, Sylvania was able to receive a cavity prevention program. Sylvania not only received a fluoride treatment but also the knowledge of how to properly care for her teeth. She now knows appropriate brushing techniques and why it is important to practice them.

Sylvania is 11 years old and her mother owns a colmado in her town of Samaná and was able to acquire the capital because of the micro loan she took out with Esperanza. Thanks to your donation Felicity, Sylvania is able to receive this vital service–something that will make an impact more than you know!

Thank you, Felicity!

Magdalena was able to receive a women’s health exam thanks to your valuable donation. Magdalena is a 28 year old mother of 6, and sells clothing and food in her community located in the capital of the Dominican Republic.

Thanks to your donation Lesley, Magdalena was able to get checked to make sure she is cervical cancer free. Magdalena is able to do so because of the commitment she made with Esperanza as well as your gracious donation.

Thank you for making an impact in the life of Magdalena; you have made an impact more than you know!

Thanks to your gracious donations, Nacaurdi and Gina were able to receive dental cleanings! Not only do they have improved dental hygiene, but they now understand the importance of taking care of their teeth. They learned that it is important to brush more than once a day and without doing so their teeth are vulnerable to infection.

Thank you so much Cherry, Nacaurdi and Gina can now smile strong! Nicaurdi hopes to one day become a teacher, and Gina plans on studying medicine. Thanks to your donation Cherry, both can stay focused on their goals without having to worry about cavities!

Cherry, thank you for making an impact in the lives of Nacaurdi and Gina!