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

Members of the Family: This family consists of Daisy and her five children: Marlon, Mayber, Jose, Jesus, and Nicolas.

Dates of Birth: Daisy 7/6/1971, Marlon 4/15/1991, Mayber 10/14/1999, Jose 2/15/2004, Jesus 8/3/2006, Nicolas 4/1/2008

Occupation and Salary:  Daisy stays home to care for the children. Marlon is a maintenance worker. He makes $260 monthly. Mayber is a day worker and earns $150 monthly. Nicolas is in school.

Our Story:  The family is struggling financially. Marlon has not been able to work recently because he contracted meningitis and tuberculosis. He is currently undergoing treatment, but it is very expensive, and he does not seem to be getting better.

It costs $75 for Nicolas to get to school, but the family wants him to get a good education. It is very difficult for them to afford this, however. They own their house, but it is not in good condition. It has holes in the walls and the roof. It was given to them by a neighbor who was aware of their financial situation. 

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.