Projects

Emma Glass is an 80 year old woman who raised 10 children in a one bedroom house with no running water or electricity. She earned a living for her children and grandchildren by weaving baskets. A few years ago Starve Poverty International added a bathroom with running water and a bedroom to Emma's house. She recently had cataract surgery and now needs glasses. Emma can not afford to pay for these glasses. She needs her eyesight in order to continue to support herself by basket weaving. There are not many jobs that older women can do on the island of Exuma but basket weaving. There is no social security on the island. The cost of her glasses is about $125.00. Can you help Emma to see again?

Lois and Michael are a family that SPI added a kitchen and bathroom to the back of their home about a year ago.The only thing keeping the kitchen and bathroom from functioning is a cesspit cover. Michael has gotten the pit dug and did all the block work. Now he is out of finances and still needs the cesspit cover. It will cost about $500.00. Can you help Michael and Lois get this done?

Hazel Sears is a 79 year old woman caring for her 22 year old deaf and blind grandson. Starve Poverty International has been supporting her for the last year. SPI has also done extensive work on her house. The wood enclosure that covers her outside electrical meter and breaker box is falling apart. Hazel also needs a cover for her well to insure safe drinking water.For the safety of Hazel and her home this must be repaired as soon as possible. The cost is about $1000.00. Can you help Hazel have a safe place to live?

The Exuma Resourse Center needs to have a Bathroom installed to provide facilities for the handicapped students that attend class at the Resourse Center. A Team of Carpenters, Plumbers, Electricians and laborers will be traveling to the Island to complete this task. Your support is needed and greatly appreciated.