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January 2009 Trip Dominican Republic

www.shorterharrisfoundation.org. January 2009 Trip Dominican Republic. Receiving the donations that arrived at the port of authority. Eva and Maritza meeting with Father Ramón at the port of authority. Your generous donations on the way to the church for distribution.

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January 2009 Trip Dominican Republic

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  1. www.shorterharrisfoundation.org January 2009 Trip Dominican Republic

  2. Receiving the donations that arrived at the port of authority

  3. Eva and Maritza meeting with Father Ramón at the port of authority

  4. Your generous donations on the way to the church for distribution

  5. Church “Nuestra Señora de la América Latina”

  6. Unloading the 21 boxes at the church

  7. Interior of the church

  8. Meeting with the church volunteers to plan out the distributing procedures

  9. Waiting area at the church for the families that were receiving donations

  10. Pairing clothing for each person according to size, age and sex

  11. Boxes varied for infants, toddlers, children, teens, adults and senior citizens and were distributed to each group according to size and sex

  12. Maritza Shorter and Eva Harris: Co-founders of the Shorter-Harris Foundation

  13. A special thanks to the team of church volunteer who made this mission a success

  14. Scoping out a location for local distribution in the area known as “Bávaro”

  15. Children starting to gather

  16. Just a little bit goes a long way

  17. Maritza with the children in Bávaro

  18. Visiting with the children in Bávaro

  19. Eva and Maritza with the children in Bávaro

  20. In Memory of “Kiko” While in the Dominican Republic Maritza and Eva were especially excited to visit with Kiko, his brother, David, and their best friend, Braulio; the three boys they had met two years ago, who served as the inspiration to create the Shorter-Harris Foundation. While there, they were saddened to hear the news that Kiko had past away exactly a year ago from they day of their arrival. Maritza and Eva were able to meet with Braulio and paid a special visit with Kiko’s mother and family. David Braulio “Kiko” We will continue helping families throughout our foundation in memoriam of Luis Alberto Mateus Mercedes “Kiko” Born June, 9th, 2000, died January 17th, 2008 of unknown causes.

  21. Kiko’s Mother, siblings and Braulio in front of Kiko’s home

  22. Braulio with Eva, Maritza and Kiko’s family

  23. Eva and Maritza with David and his sisters

  24. Kiko and David’s home. This shanty houses 5 people in one room without a bathroom.

  25. Entrance to Kiko’s family’s home

  26. Area next to Kiko’s home

  27. Braulio with David and Kiko’s family, who continue to inspire us and the work of the foundation everyday.

  28. We hoped you have enjoyed viewing where all of your donations have gone.Thank you for all of your generosity and donations.

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