Dear Friends,
We hope this finds you well. In a previous post, we shared the work we are all doing to bring decent housing to those that endure very difficult living situations. Many families of the students in our Smart Kids Education Program work tirelessly to make a living; however, many will never be able to afford to build a good house for their families. Thanks to K.I.D.S. donors, the school principal, and the education manager of our Smart Kids program, each year we identify families that are in the most need; and we build as many houses as we can for them.
This past year, thanks to our great team of builders, we were able to complete five new houses and a big renovation of an existing home. During our time here, we travel to this poor area regularly to see how the houses are progressing and meet with the builders and families.
These These families have lived and are raising their chidlren in small shelters with dirt floors, no real windows, walls made out of plastic, palm leaves, tin or rotting wood and roofs that leak. During the rainy season one can only imagine how they endure the hardships...but they do!
One of the greatest joys we have is meeting with the families and seeing the houses when they are finished. These simple houses with tile floors, windows, good roofs and bathrooms greatly impact these famiies health, security, well being and daily lives. They are incredibly grateful.
 |  |
 |  |
We also meet with the building manager and all the builders to thank them for their excellent work and tell them how your generosity keeps them working and making a fair wage, which they truly appreciate. We also give everyone a much-appreciated bonus.
