Mary lives in a Batey in la Romana, a community called Pica Pierda. A Batey is a community of people primarily of Haitian decent, like Mary, whom are supported by the sugar harvesting industry. This is a very hard industry with grueling conditions. The electricity and water are unreliable for the people in her community and the water is undrinkable. Mary sells used clothing in her community and this will be her first loan with Esperanza.

Thanks to Esperanza and your donation Erik, Mary is able to receive a Pap exam for the first time in her life. She is 32 years old with 4 children, and she wants to do all that she can to stay healthy for her family. Not only was Mary given the exam, but she was provided with vital information on the importance of the exam, which she will pass on to her daughters and friends.

Erik, your donation of $25 has given Mary the ability to live a healthy and cancer free life. She is eternally grateful for your tremendous gift and expresses her thanks!

Yaina is a 24 year old mother of two who is now sure her personal health is in check thanks to your $25 donation Felix. She has taken out a total of two loans, and as her loan cycle comes to end states that she will not be taking out a new loan.  She claims that she has all that she could want, her business is running smoothly and she feels as though she has a sense of freedom as she is now an active member in her community.

She is able to go to the doctor, manage her own business, and simply enjoy life without the daily worries of providing necessities such as food and clean drinking water for her family. Your donation made it possible for Yaina to receive a woman’s health example but also in acquiring increased awareness and importance in health, and for this she will be eternally grateful!

Thank you Felix!

Violeta was able to receive a woman’s health exam because of your kind $25 donation Felix.  Violeta has been an associate of Esperanza for 4 years and has taken out a total 8 loans. Her first loan was valued at $5,000 pesos ( $130 USD) and she is now taking out a loan of $30,000 ( $790 USD.) She used the first loan to invest in her business of selling meat and once she acquired stable capital, she began her business of mercancilla. Felix, your donation allowed 30 yr old Violeta to receive her very first health exam.

Not only can she assure she is healthy, but she can set a positive example to her 4 children and her community members. Violeta started a literacy course in her community, 2 classes of 15 women. The students were a mix of Haitians and Dominicans and they learned the alphabet, as well as how to read and write. Now these women will also understand what it means to be healthy for their own families. Thank you so much for giving Violeta the power to stay healthy for herself and her loved ones!

Thank you Felix!

Janez is an associate of Esperanza who is able to receive this health exam thanks to your gracious donation Rick and Beth!  Janez is of Haitian decent and has been living in the Dominican Republic for 24 years now. She like many of her bank members came to the country in search of a better life with more opportunities. And then she found Esperanza.

Janez used her newly acquired capital to begin her own business of selling used clothing, soap, toothpaste, etc. Thanks to your invaluable donation Rick and Beth, Janez was able to receive the third health exam of her life. This will now assure that she is healthly and strong, and she has you to thank for this!

Felicia is an associate of Esperanza who is currently in the process of paying back her 7^th loan. Before having access to capital Felicia sold vegetables in the street market and on local public buses. After taking out her loan Felicia was able to build her own Colmado (a small supermarket.) Not only are Felicia and her family of 5 more financially stable, but she now has access to health care. Thanks to your gracious donation Mike and Suzanne, Felicia was able to receive an essential health exam. She can now be sure she is healthy, a fundamental right that every person deserves.

 “I have so many things to be grateful for.  I am much happier now because I have a stable life.  Selling goods on the streets was getting to be hard on my body and I was tired, but now I have so much hope! Life is easier now because I have more stability; I’ve learned the importance of managing your money, health, and planning for the future.”  Thank you so much for your priceless donation Mike and Suzanne; for this Felicia is eternally grateful!

Denia is a 27 year old mother of 3, who used her loan money to create a diverse business selling items such as cookware, dishes, jewelry, and clothing items out of her house and in the street markets. With the earnings she has made from her business Denia claims that she now has the opportunity to purchase things and provide for her family in a way that she never thought was possible before.  She is very excited about her new laundry machine and microwave oven as well as her ability to pay for her three children’s education expenses.

In addition to this new found financial stability, Denia was also able to receive a women’s health exam thanks to your donation Kandace. She states, “I feel very grateful for Esperanza and the opportunities that it has provided me within my family, with my health, and with my business.” Denia states that she now understands the importance of women’s health and the need to get checked so that she remains healthy and strong and thanks you for this Kandace.

Thank you for making an impact in the life of Denia!

Idalia is an associate of Esperanza who was able to take advantage of one of Esperanza’s complementary services thanks to your gracious donation Margo! Idalia is a mother of 9 and has invested her loan money into her business of selling used clothing. Your donation allowed for Idalia to receive a health exam for the very first time, and for this she states that “it is reassuring to know that I am healthy.”

Idalia is in the process of paying back her 4^th loan, and is very grateful for Esperanza because she now has the opportunity to be a part of a group organization that is supportive and loving. “Working with this money has brought stability to my business and to my family and has provided me with services that I have never had access to before (such as women’s exam and free dental work)”

And thanks to you Margo, she was able to receive this essential exam, and for this she is eternally grateful!

Thank you!

Soladia can now rests assure knowing that her family is fed thanks to the income she receives from her small business of selling used clothing and cosmetics. Soladia is an associate of Esperanza, and began taking out loans 2 years ago. She is a single mother of 3 and supports her family thanks to the business that she was able to begin upon obtaining the access to capital.

Thanks to your donation Bill and Colleen, Soladia was able to receive an essential health exam and can now assure she is healthy for her family.

Thank you for making an impact!

Jorge smiles brighter today thanks to your donations. Your combined efforts have allowed Jorge to receive one more year of schooling, a gift that cannot be measured. It is vital that Jorge start receiving an education now while he is young, something which will increase his likelihood of success in the future!

Unfortunately, an education is not something that every child in Jorge’s community has the opportunity of receiving, and for this your gift is highly appreciated. Jorge says “Gracias!” and is excited to keep learning.

Thank you!

Miguel is a bright and cheerful 15 year old who was blessed today by your gracious gift of a cavity prevention program. With this cavity prevention program, Miguel not only received a dental cleaning and fluoride treatment, but also learned how to properly care for his teeth in the future.

Miguel had no idea that it is essential to brush your teeth multiple times daily, and to eat a limited about of sugar. Miguel is excited about passing this vital information to his younger siblings, as well as other children in his community.

Your donation of $15 dollars not only gave Miguel improved dental hygiene, but a chance at a healthier tomorrow. Thank you so much Yosia for this gift!