Location:  They live in Portoviejo.

Members of the Family: This family consists of Flora Silvania.

Dates of Birth: December 25, 1943

Occupation and Salary: She does not work due to her old age and health issues.

Our Story: Flora is a very kind and devout woman. She goes to Mass whenever she can. She lives alone, after the death of her son from a heart attack. Her daughter and granddaughter check in on her once a week and help bring food and clean her house, but they are also quite poor so they are not able to help much. Her neighbors are also very kind and generous and look after her, although they too are poor.

Flora is currently suffering from osteoporosis, as well as asthma, hypothyroidism, high blood pressure, and bladder issues. She sees a doctor frequently, although she is not able to afford many of the medications she needs.

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.