Thursday, June 10, 2010

Comedor News

More US press for Comedor Infantil Pasionista!
Check out this article recently published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel about Comedor.

Recently at Comedor:
  • Free haircuts for all the boys!
  • Truckload of leña (firewood for the stove) donated
  • Recieved donation of paper, smocks, books and 30 toy trucks!
  • New kitchen table and storage unit donated
  • New kids added!! Welcome Alex, Yordi Gabriel, Elvin & Erikson!
  • Trial month for our first paid employee (an administrative position filled by a Talangan social worker!!) begins tomorrow, June 10th!
  • Big donor meeting planned for June 16th
  • New structural plan created to improve sustainability by shifting responsibilites from gringo volunteers to Hondurans
Our volunteer days are dwindling and we are working hard to put Comedor in a position to succeed long after we leave. More detailed updates to come!