| Notes From Our Missioners |
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| Maggie working on an activity with the kids in El Salvador |
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| Maggie's Newsletters: Sopita's Stories
Maggie is teaching in San Salvador at the Passionist Social Services (SSPAS) and produces an excellent newsletter about her time in El Salvador. Information included in her newsletters are current and historical information about El Salvador and its people, descriptions of Maggie's work with SSPAS, stories from her everyday life, and ways to sponsor Maggie through VMM. Find all of her issues here: September 2009 December 2009 April 2010
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Las Mesas Water and Roofing Project Daemian Foster is a civil and environmental engineer that served in El Salvador in 2007. Daemian and his family's service helped to provide new roofs for family homes and a Las Mesas church through loan programs, as well as a rainwater catchment system that has two water tanks, one of which was recently completed. By working with community members and project partner FUNDAHMER, they have already raised enough money to complete one of the water tanks that helps to provide water for the whole community and adeqate housing for the neediest families.
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| Daemian helping to build a roof |
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You can read all about Daemian's amazing accomplishments in the February 2010 issue of Bridges or by clicking here.
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| Gabe Hurrish's Letters
Gabe Hurrish served as VMM's Central American Field Coordinator from 1994 through 1998. In this position, he prepared and facilitated project sites for international volunteer placements in three Central America countries. He arranged for language study, cultural briefings, and site placements for over 20 newly arrived volunteers. Gabe also organized all follow-up visits, planned and conducted meetings, seminars, and retreats for staff and volunteers.
Since then, Gabe spent almost ten years in China teaching English. He is currently working for Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) in Rome.
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Danny Burridge's Reflections
Danny Burridge recently completed his two-year service with VMM and the SHARE Foundation and has decided to continue for another year as the VMM Pastoral Assocaite for Maria Madre de los Pobres Parish in La Chacra, San Salvador. In addition, Danny will be working with the SHARE Foundation to help monitor the 2009 elections in El Salvador. He also serves as VMM's Central American Pastoral Assistant.
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