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A mothers love?
How far would a mother go to save her children? At what lengths would she go to to save the ones she loves? Endlessly, many of you might say. I am here to tell you, you are right. I am … Continue reading
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DDU donates to help women and children from sexual abuse and trafficking
In light of the “Me Too” movement, and the geopolitical crisis of sexual abuse and trafficking of women and children, The Divine Daughters chose to donate to two new organizations. The DDU chose to focus on foundations that have the … Continue reading
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DDU helps 565 impoverished women in Quilali
Last year Divine Daughters Unite donated medical equipment to Casa Materna in Quilali. Casa Materna is a group home and health care facility that is run by nurses and provides excellent care to the impoverished women they serve. DDU donated … Continue reading
DDU helps victims of Thomas Fire
I am so very honored to be part of a non profit that digs deep to help those near and far. Today, DDU donated $2000 to help victims of the Thomas Fire. Thanks to Help of Ojai, Divine Daughters Unite … Continue reading
DDU Supports Gabriel’s House
This year Divine Daughters Unite chose to support Gabriel’s House. We were very impressed with the work that they do, providing transitional living and emergency shelter for women with children in our own Ventura County. Women who’d otherwise … Continue reading
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DDU helps Improve Health Care in Quilali
We did it! The hospital in Quilali just got their new microscope thanks to Divine Daughters Unite. After assessing the needs of the hospital while in Nicaragua in December, it was clear that DDU could make the most difference by purchasing … Continue reading
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Last Day – Time to Go Home
December 22nd – the Solstice. There is no sleep on the eve of the longest night. Up at 1:30 am to drive to the airport under the full moon. I am accompanied by Elizabeth and her sister Erika. On the … Continue reading
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Day 6 – Saying goodbye to Quilali
The roosters sing to the moon too. I am up at 3:33 – the witching hour for me, the time Mom died this past July. I thank her for coming with me to Nicaragua. I was so busy serving the … Continue reading
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Day 5 – Our muddy adventure, more shoes for kids and fireworks
I’m getting used to the rooster. Perhaps I’m just exhausted. I don’t wake up before dawn this morning. We jumped in and out of truck yesterday finding shoes for dozens of kids. Even bringing Elizabeth’s nieces to help, I think … Continue reading
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Day 4- 100 Shoes, 25 Baskets, and some House Calls
Before the crack of dawn, Elizabeth’s mother gets up to shower and open the corner store. The rooster insists that we all rise, so by 5:30am I’m dressed and ready to go. Nicaraguan coffee is made too sweet for my … Continue reading
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Tagged Cellulitis, diabetic, Divine Daughters Unite, feeding the poor, nicaragua, shoes for kids
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