Arepas and empanadas to develop body, mind and spirit of poor children in the Andes? Hmm, we shall see. Andean Aid is considering a third share of a new restaurant in Rubio, Venezuela to provide earned income to help support the ministry. Contributions from supporters make up the backbone of any non-profit organization but an income stream can help fill in the gaps for a time and provides diversity in the fundraising plan. It may even allow us to open additional Help and Hope Centers with future donations.
The other two owners in the plan are the Christian radio station in Rubio and the Family of God Church. Andean Aid has a stake in the radio station where we produce two programs, one reaching children and the other reaching teens and young adults. Ana Carillo, Pastor of the Family of God Church is the director of our Venezuelan Civil Association, Una Sonrisa Para Todos. So, all principals in the plan are familiar and are motivated for the others to succeed.
