Today, half of our group worked on the construction of the
house we are building while here. This will be a two-room home for a family of
seven. These are portable homes that can be moved if needed so they are built
in panels on a concrete slab. We had the chance to work with power tools and,
for many of us, we were able to learn new carpentry skills! What a fun
experience this was.
We also had a chance to tour Common Hope, the sponsoring
organization we are staying with, and learn about all the wonderful programs
they are doing to help with education, healthcare, housing and so many of the
many things that impact quality of life in Guatemala. This is great
organization that helps break the cycle of poverty and provide families with
the tools they need.
Finally, we went on ‘social visits’ with the social workers
from Common Hope. This was a chance to meet with the families that are part of
Common Hope and see their homes. The social workers ask about the health of the
family, educational needs, assess housing and identify needed resources for the
family when possible. It was so amazing to hear that the high school graduation
rates are over three times the national average for the students who work with
Common Hope.
It was a good day of work and bonding with these 24 Allina
Health employees.
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