A Letter From Perquin El Salvador

October 27, 2022

Hello friends,

Feliz Dia Del Niño/a! ♥️

I am so excited to share this update on the Perquin Schools with you!

This May, I was able to visit the schools in person and see the incredible change your generous donations have made. Thank you so much! The children and the community of Perquin are extremely grateful for all you are doing and wish to relay the following message: “Extendemos nuestra gratitud por su continuo apoyo y donación. Esto ha sido una gran bendición para las escuelas de Perquin. Tenga en cuenta que estamos eternamente agradecidos y que aprovecharemos al máximo esta beca. Atentamente: Arístides Ramos.”

Translation: “We extend our gratitude for your continued support and donation. This has been a great blessing to the Perquin schools. Please know that we are eternally grateful and will make the most of this scholarship. Sincerely: Aristides Ramos.”

To date, the community of Perquin has contributed 360 hours of volunteer service. These hours were used to put up a retaining wall, restore and renovate school infrastructure, build 25 new desks and a large bookcase.

We shared with you the desk update last year. We are happy to announce that the road and infrastructure project is now complete. The community was able to build a much needed retaining wall, a chain linked fence, and an electricity pole. These infrastructure updates will allow the children to get to school during heavy rains, increase school security, and after many years– this school and community now has electricity! There is so much to celebrate!

During my travels to Perquin, El Salvador, I was encouraged to apply for another grant and I am so happy to announce that we received another $1000 grant from Burners Without Borders. These funds will help complete a final phase of the project which includes (15) scholarships for the students, school supplies, and a very special celebration for “El Día Del Niño” (coming soon) that I feel will bring the community together and place focus on the importance of education in this community.

We originally requested $3,000 to complete the final phase of this project. Now we are asking our community to help us to raise the final $2,000 to complete this project.

During this back to school season, we would love for you to consider donating once again in support of this project that is an important and meaningful part of my life.

Again, thank you so much! Not only your financial donation, but your belief in the power of education! We look forward to sharing our final update as we do our best to make this vision become a reality – ALL THANKS TO YOU!

Best regards,

Doris Romero Baccala

Co-Founder, California Dreamers

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