Charles is a little boy with a big heart. He is seven and loves missions ministry. This didn’t happen by accident. He caught it from his parents who are supporters of Andean Aid.   Charles loves our work in Venezuela and Colombia. He sat patiently and listened when I gave an update of our activities.  This weekend Charles held a sale and sold many of his toys. He didn’t rush out to buy more toys. He donated the proceeds of $115.00 to Andean Aid. Thank you Charles! Hopefully you will be an inspiration to many others.  We need an army of kids (and adults) just like you to accomplish our work.

It’s done!  Andean Aid has taken a third ownership in a restaurant (name to be determined).  This venture will allow diversity in the funding of our organization by providing an earned income stream to supplement contributions.  This means we still need you.  Individual donors are the backbone of any non-profit organization.  It allows us to fill in the gaps and fund projects we might not otherwise be able to provide.

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.