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iuliana Botarri is from El Salvador (but currently lives in DC). She wanted to make a difference helping the elderly. She raised money for needed supplies and delivered then to Zaragosa Home on August 19th 2025!
The elders were overjoyed! She also provided pizza and cokes and we had a fun party for all 44 residents! Everyone had a great time!
There are very few elderly homes in El Salvador. This home is in dire need. They only have water 2 days a week and have need of food, clothing a dryer, etc. The water bill Carolina showed us the bill of over $5,000! There is no way they can pay that and help is needed!
Giuliana arrived with her mom Julia. Maurico and Diego Villeda supported the effort and Elizabeth and Tony Barrett, Nelson Bonilla, Patricia Bukele, Suzy, Gonzalez, Lori Morrison and Nancy Rivard participated. Lori shared needs assesment. “Thank you for inviting me, it was a heartfelt experience. Giuliana you rock! I had a chance to talk with the staff there and here are their needs in order of priority: 1.) A dryer for their clothing and bedding 2.) Food, other than beans and rice. They rarely get animal protein so eggs, chicken, meats, dairy etc. (they have a freezer but it is empty! 3. Clothing
YOU Can Help this project HERE
Also thank you so much for the darling letters sent to the elders from children in Michigan thanks to the support of Georges and Judith Arsenau!
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