Dejada

Simon, Shirlene, Ellie and I returned to Dejada to build the rain catchment system about two weeks after our initial visit. That two weeks was enough time for the community to build a platform for the water tank and cut posts to support the elevated pipe from the roof to the tank. It is really … More Dejada

5 Awesome Volunteers!

One of the first projects in Panama was to check out a new community called Dejada for a potential rain catchment system. Dejada was described as being near another community that I thought was called “Charcoal.” It sounded like “Charcoal” or “Sharcoal,” but it was neither. It was called “Shark Hole.” I am not joking- I felt a … More 5 Awesome Volunteers!

Goodbye New Jersey!

I am writing this blog as I fly between Philadelphia and Atlanta in route to Guatemala (I’ll post it online once I land in ATL). I am looking forward to working in San Antonio again. This particular community will always hold a special place in my heart as my first water/sanitation project abroad. I am … More Goodbye New Jersey!

2015 Review

I am so excited to announce that WE REACHED OUR FUNDING GOAL for the “Gift a Goat & More” campaign! Thank you all for supporting and sharing the fundraiser with your friends and family! As I am preparing for my 2016 projects, I realized that I almost forgot to highlight what we have accomplished together in … More 2015 Review