Service to Others: An Essential Value

Hello everyone! Today I wanted to share a few examples of the members of the Foundation being in service to each other. Part of our strategy for helping families leave poverty behind is to change the mindset of helplessness. In being of service to each other, they come to gain confidence that they have something to give and and responsibility to support each other. I particularly enjoyed the way the kids jumped to help unload the food delivered from the Quito Food Bank this week.

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Helping with Healthy Hands

In our early days, we lacked even a soap dispenser outside the bathrooms, so this little girl volunteered to give out soap to people who needed to wash their hands.

Serving up Nutrition

Every mealtime, a group of 5-6 adults and kids supports food preparation, service, and clean up. We are like a family the way we take care of each other.

Special Delivery!

Marco and Santiago excitedly watch the arrival of our weekly purchases from the Quito Food Bank. In just a moment, Santiago (age 7) will run upstairs to rally the rest of the kids to help unload.

Collaboration is Key

A sort of assembly line generally forms, with a group unloading and another group unpacking and storing inside the kitchen.

Proud to Help

Our kids are proud of helping unload and store the food that will feed them throughout the next week. Edwin (age 7) is no doubt thinking of how much good soup these potatoes will make as he carries them into the kitchen.

Empowerment

Emely (age 6) helps bring in a carton of milk.

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