We have had two tragedies here in Honduras less than a week apart. The first, of course, was the prison fire, which killed 359 people. At this point only 12 bodies have been released to the family for burial. The others have been so badly burned (and in big piles), that identifying correct bodies (and parts) is difficult. The second, is the massive fire which hit the central market area of the capital city of Tegucigalpa. Over 20,000 people lost EVERYTHING in this fire. These are people who already live at below poverty levels and now they have lost their livelihood due to arson. I have my ideas as to why these fires were started, but it is only conjecture on my part. At any rate, there were SEVERAL Nazarene church members who also lost everything. The reason for this email is this:
Any of you that have given funding to the dump project, we are asking your permission to divert these funds to be used as small "micro business" loans to the Nazarene members who lost their livelihood. This would be small loans to get them back on their feet. The dump project is the only place we have money ready to be used. We do not feel it is appropriate for us to just take the designated funds and divert them to another cause without your permission. If anyone objects, PLEASE let me know ASAP. Otherwise, we will assume we have your permission to do so.
Anyone else who might wish to donate to this cause, you can send your check to : Upper Valley Community Church, 9111 Fry Ct, Piqua, Ohio 45356. Make the check out to Upper Vally Community Church-Honduras and put market fire in the memo section.
Thank you all so much.
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