Location:  They live in a very poor area of Guayaquil called Flor de Bastion in Ecuador.

Members of the Family: This family consists of Maria and Agustin and their daughter Jenny. 

Dates of Birth: Maria 12/15/1963, Agustin 11/2/1960, Jenny 2/28/2006

Occupation and Salary: None of the family members are employed, due to medical reasons. 

Our Story: Maria suffers from pulmonary disease as well as tuberculosis. She is currently in the ICU and is undergoing treatment. Agustin has a spinal condition that leaves him unable to work. He recently had surgery and receives $50 monthly from the government in assistance. He is also deaf in one ear. Their daughter is in her first year of high school. Although they own the house where they live, it is a highly violent area.

What Your Sponsorship Provides
When you sponsor a family in Ecuador, your donation supports a monthly gift of food and basic hygiene and cleaning products for the family.  These families are very impoverished and what little income they have is not enough to buy the basic necessities.  Families will also receive monthly visits from volunteers and the Servant Sisters of the Home of the Mother who not only look after their physical needs but also their spiritual needs.  Any additional funds given beyond the minimum $37 per month will provide other necessities as needed, such as home repairs or basic home utensils.  Additional donations can be made here.

What You'll Receive
As a sponsor, you will receive a newsletter with general updates from our communities in India and Ecuador as well as a letter from your adopted child 3 times per year:  Easter, early fall and Christmas.  We also encourage you to send letters or cards to your adopted child by creating and logging into your account on our website.