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PHOTO CONTEST!

The winner of this year’s photo contest is George Schneider. The photo was taken during his trip to the Dominican in the Spring of 2009. While working on the house for Amantilia and Daniel. George has been to Luperon three twice with a group of Boy Scouts in the summer of 2008, and with a group of Firemen from the Norwood, OH fire squad which is when this photo was taken.

We will once again have our contest after this summer. Get your photos in during the summer for a new winner this fall.

Thank you to all participants.

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We at “The Village” Mountain Mission are committed to the service of those in need. Between our construction projects and medical missions, we have helped upwards of 4,000 people in the Dominican Republic. Results of our endeavors include:

  • Construction of clean, dry homes for families.
  • Completion of new churches.
  • Supply 6 schools and over 400 students with educational supplies.
  • Help to provide clothing for families in more than five villages per year.

But our goal is not only to simply build homes, rather to build relationships with people that will last for years to come. We seek to provide life-changing experiences for our participants and the people they come into contact with.

In addition, we are extremely proud of our efforts in the medical field. “The Village” brings a large variety of

health care professionals and students to conduct clinics in rural villages through our Health Field Studies Program. Each team conducts educational sessions for a group of local women called Healers in addition to home visits during their trip to evaluate the medical condition of patients from new-borns to the elderly, and to help in any way possible.

In addition to basic medical care, our crews also run a dental sealant program to prevent tooth decay, perform oral surgeries, test patients’ vision and issue glasses. Our overall goal is to prevent in children the conditions we see in their parents.

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C.A.R.E. Project

  • Only 1 in 2 children in the Dominican Republic finishes the 4th Grade.
  • 1 in 4 go on to finish 8th Grade.
  • 24,000 people worldwide die on a daily basis due to hunger; 70% are children.

We began asking the question, “How can we empower them to make the difference?” It starts with the children. Another Chapter of “The Village” is being born as we start thinking about having a greater affect on the lives of the Dominicans.

Click here to learn more about what is going on and how you can help.

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