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Dominican May 2018
This trip was a departure from our normal STLi trips. Instead of dental clinics, medical clinics and home building, we engaged audiences with parenting classes, boys and girls club talks and preaching in a couple of churches in Puerto Plata where we taught on God’s Love.
Moreno and his NEW quad!
Many of you have had the privilege of meeting, spending time with, and some of you even building a home for Moreno...
Dominican Jan 2018
In the first trip of 2018, we finished the house construction with a team of 22 people. We also had marriage councillors from Winnipeg who helped enhance and restore many marriages down here. We also brought donated grad dresses and our photographer down to capture several girls’ 15th birthdays called a Quinceañera (which is huge in many Spanish speaking countries).
First STLi Trip of 2018!
Well, the community centre/training facility build was a resounding success and we had a group with whom working was an absolute joy. And now comes the tough part - making good use of the community centre to help change peoples' lives! This will be a big part of our first trip of 2018, along with the usual construction of homes for deserving locals.
Dominican Oct 2017
Our October trip was a bit different this year as we embarked on a large project - building a Community Centre for El Javillar! We had 30 volunteers including a lot of children which made it a memorable experience!
(Looks Like) We Made It!
After a week with a crew that worked extremely hard we were a bit behind schedule but were honoured to dedicate the Community Centre before leaving!
Day 4 and 5 Recap
Day 4 we visited the Nest of Love School, Day 5 on the construction site they worked on completing the roof.
Community Centre Update!
Our next trip is almost here and we wanted to share some of the progress of the Community Centre as they prepare for building!
We Need Your Help!
On our last trip this past May, we made a huge acquisition and want to tell you about it! For the first time in STLi history, we purchased some land for a Community Training Centre in Javillar!
Dominican May 2017
The second trip of 2017 was another successful one! We shared this smaller trip with Vicki and many members from her extended family.
Almost There!
As you know the STLi trip is next week! The main focus of the trip will be building one house for a deserving family in need - and that is for a woman named Benita...
Dominican January 2017
The first trip of 2017 was another productive and emotional trip. The 31 volunteers took part in building 2 new homes, held medical clinics in the community of Javillar and nearby schools, saw first hand how to cook traditional Dominican food in the Kitchen Encounters and connected with locals!
January 2017 Day 6
The last morning of the trip included painting in the morning and interviews with past new home recipients - stay tuned for those videos!
January 2017 Day 4 & 5
Construction has really progressed with the walls of the house getting the smooth coat finish...
January 2017 Day 3
Today the team was able to visit the Nest Of Love School, this is a school that STLI sponsors children who attend here...
January 2017 Day 2
Construction continued on both job sites, and it was a tougher physical day, with a lot of cement mixing...
Sip and Savour BC 2016
Wendy and I had a great time in Vancouver with Jeff at the Second Annual Sip and Savour BC Fundraiser for Shine the Light Initiative!
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