The Macias Mendoza Family
Country - Ecuador
Members of the Family - María and her son Marco
Dates of Birth - María 5/15/1945, Marco 4/30/1969
Occupation and Salary - María is trying to find work as an independent seamstress. She is skilled, but due to the pandemic, nobody is hiring her for any work. Because of her age, she is not able to work in any other profession. Marco has an undiagnosed psychological illness, and therefore he is not able to work at a job. He helps his mother with chores around the house.
Our Story - The family lives together in a house they rent. It costs them $150 monthly. María's sister helps them by giving them $200 monthly. This leaves them only $50 with which to buy food, medication, and other necessities. Even though their situation is desperate, they never lose hope and pray to our Blessed Mother daily.
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.