El Zonte Hearts United
Fundraising campaign by
Suzanne Holland
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CA$1,281.00raised of CA$2,436.00 goal goal
No more donations are being accepted at this time. Please contact the campaign owner if you would like to discuss further funding opportunities
Campaign Story
El Zonte is a beautiful beach town on the coast of El Salvador. It's lovely people have been highly challenged by the economic shutdown, the massive tropical storm in early June, and the looming threat of illness.
During the quarantine, local organizations created food donation programs, which I had the fortune of being a part of. I was able to see, first hand, the direct benefit of even the smallest donations. We were able to purchase the basic necessities in bulk, stretching the dollars in a very efficient way.
Now that we are in 'phase 1' of re-opening, there are still many business that are not allowed to re-open, so many people are unable to work. I would like to help fill the gap by providing food and medicine to our community of El Zonte.
We have had so many good times here, enjoying the surf and the beaches. The kindness of the locals has been heart-warming in an ongoing way, and I'd like to give back during this unique period of need.
I have teamed up with Alex Novoa (Esencia Nativa) and Nette Klement ( Salty Souls ) to source/distribute the food. In July we included medicine, but for August this campaign is focusing only on food so as to reach more hungry families in need. The doctor visits are now being funded through our connection with the Bitcoin Beach charity.
For the August 18th food drive, we'll be including:
-rice
-beans
-cooking oil
-pasta
-pasta sauce
-canned tuna
-powdered milk
-sugar
-soup mix
-salt
-ginger
-tumeric
-black pepper
-disinfectant soap
Each donation of $15 covers one package as listed above, which will feed a family of 6-8 for approximately two weeks.
My gratitude for all donations is immense. Thank you SO much!!
(Main Image Photo credit: Ligia Jimenez)
Organizer
- Suzanne Holland
- Campaign Owner
- Vancouver, CA
Artist, Buyer/Decorator for Tv Commercials, Mother, Charity Worker
Artist, Buyer/Decorator for Tv Commercials, Mother, Charity Worker
Donors
- Tyler Wright
- Donated on Jul 14, 2020
- Jill Bromley
- Donated on Jul 04, 2020
Food Delivery to El Zonte Community Friday July 31st
Update posted by Suzanne Holland at 06:28 amHello amazing donors!!On Friday, July 31st, we delivered 40 food & medicine packages to the local community, thanks to your generous contributions. A local friend, Rony Armando, directed us to the homes of those that needed the packages the most. Many of these houses were hard to get to, even. . . . .
Donors & Comments
- Beth Holland
- Donated on Jul 15, 2020
I am proud to help out with this worthy cause.
- Tyler Wright
- Donated on Jul 14, 2020
- Jill Bromley
- Donated on Jul 04, 2020
- Julie Singer
- Donated on Jul 03, 2020
Thank you for all the work you are doing to help!! Love you ❤️
- Faye Wilson
- Donated on Jul 03, 2020
Excellent work dear Suez - sending my love and support to you and the community of El Zonte. xo Faye in Vancouver
- Tom Lawson
- Donated on Jul 02, 2020
- Lenny Andrichuk
- Donated on Jul 02, 2020
Suzanne, I'm a friend of your Dads. I congratulate you for making the effort, in these unprecedented times, to think of others. I too believe in helping those in my community, and around the world. I've been on 5 Habitat trips and included a picture of my team on my first trip to Costa Rica. A life-changing event, that to this day, touches me deeply. Take care, be safe and of course....thank you for caring enough for making a difference.
- Anonymous
- Donated on Jul 02, 2020
♡♡♡♡♡
- Mary Holland
- Donated on Jul 02, 2020
Happy Birthday Suez! Thanks for sharing so much love around💗
- Lynda Holland
- Donated on Jul 01, 2020
Love you darlin'.
I am proud to help out with this worthy cause.