Location:  They live in Guayaquil, Ecuador, in the Flor de Bastion sector.

Members of the Family: This family consists of Maria and her daughter Lourdes.

Dates of Birth: Maria 7/1/72, Lourdes 3/15/97

Occupation and Salary:  Their only source of income is from Maria’s brother, who lives next door. He gives them $100 monthly.

Our Story:  Maria suffers from ovarian cancer. She is not able to work, because she is very weak. She is currently undergoing chemotherapy, but the cancer is still spreading. They are preparing to increase her treatment. Lourdes has schizophrenia and is also unable to work. She was recently admitted to the hospital and is undergoing treatment. Her first few months will be covered by the charity board, but after that, they will have to pay out of pocket, and Maria is very worried about how they will afford everything. Up until a few months ago, her father was helping to support them, but he passed away suddenly, so now the brother is trying to help. However, it is very difficult, because he has his own family to support as well.

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.