In an effort to help out the mountain village of Jucuarán, El Salvador, Hellas Hearts of Hope collected cash and in-kind donations to help make Christmas bright. Most of all, I had the privilege of joining on the trip to help document the experience as a gift to our sponsors. The children of Jucuarán start school in January, so the donations helped them start the school year off right. Additionally, we installed two brand new soccer goals donated by Hellas Construction.
To introduce ourselves to the village, we held a piñata day which was enjoyed by so many Jucuarán children. As word of our charitable efforts spread, neighboring villagers came to Jucuarán once donations arrived to receive toys, books, clothing and supplies. As you can see from the photographs, the turnout at the donation hand-out was phenomenal and locals helped us with unpacking everything.
Hellas Hearts of Hope photo gallery
Hellas Hearts of Hope debriefing before piñata day
Piñatas in Jucuarán courtyard
HHoH in the Jucuarán courtyard
Tianna playing around before piñata set-up
Girls at the playground
Young girl reaching to hit the piñata
Candy raining from piñata
Soccer-loving boy under the piñata tent
Toddler excited for candy
Jucuarán boys laughing
Passing out mystery prizes
Kids helping kids
Older local helped out
The Jucuarán Christmas parade
La India in the courtyard parade
Sarah and Erin get a photo with parade character
New friends followed us to lunch
Children of Jucuarán in the courtyard
Boy protects the piñata
The great piñata escape
High-jump to reach the piñata
Child and mother waiting for prizes
Group photo at the gazebo
Hearts of Hope donations arrive in Jucuarán
Village of Jucuarán waiting in anticipation
Local men help unload the donations
Boxes stacked and banner hung
Salissa unloads toys to waiting girls
Erin handing out clothing to women
Courtyard packed with Jucuarán villagers
Newly installed soccer goals
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