"APORTA" Participatory Donation Project

Report on the AXTA (Aporta) Program of the Community Foundation in Favor of Single Mothers and Vulnerable Young Women (FUNCOMAS) Period: December 2024 – February 2025

Location: FUNCOMAS Foundation in Dominican Republic

1. Introduction

The AXTA (Aporta) program is a participatory donation initiative within the FUNCOMAS Foundation, designed to mobilize solidarity from individuals and small businesses to support single-parent families in vulnerable situations. Through the collection and distribution of in-kind and monetary donations, the program aims to improve the living conditions of single mothers and their children by providing essential resources.

During the period from December 2024 to February 2025, the program successfully collected and distributed various donations, benefiting a significant number of low-income families. This report presents a summary of the donations received, the beneficiaries reached, and the achievements made.

2. Donations Received and Distributed 2.1 Types of Donations

The donations received were classified into three main categories:

1. Food and essential goods

   • Basic food baskets including rice, beans, oil, milk, flour, sugar, canned goods, and other essential products.
   • Diapers, infant formula, and hygiene products for babies.

2. Clothing, footwear, and household items

   • Clothing for women and children in good condition.
   • Footwear for all ages.
   • Basic household items such as sheets and kitchen utensils.

3. Monetary donations and service support

   • Small businesses and individuals contributed financial donations used to purchase medical supplies and provide urgent assistance.
   • Volunteer professionals offered free medical consultations and legal advice to mothers facing emergencies.

2.2 Quantity of Donations Received

During this period, AXTA successfully collected:

• 320 kg of food and essential goods.
• 180 pieces of clothing and pairs of shoes donated by businesses and individuals.
• USD $420 in monetary donations, allocated to medical supplies and urgent assistance.
• 10 volunteer professionals (doctors, psychologists, and lawyers) provided free advisory services.

3. Program Beneficiaries

The AXTA program impacted 65 single-parent families during this period, distributing resources as follows:

• 40 families received basic food baskets and essential goods.
• 20 families benefited from clothing, footwear, and household items.
• 10 families in critical situations received financial support for medicine and medical assistance.
• 5 single mothers received free legal advice on child support and protection against domestic violence.

The distributions were carried out in an organized and equitable manner, prioritizing the most urgent cases and ensuring transparency in the allocation of resources.

4. Results and Achievements

• 65 single-parent families received direct support.
• 320 kg of food and essential goods were distributed.
• USD $420 collected for medical assistance and urgent needs.
• 10 specialized volunteers provided free services to beneficiaries.
• 5 single mothers received legal counseling on child support and domestic violence issues.

The AXTA program has had a meaningful impact, not only providing material assistance but also fostering community support and strengthening the assistance network for single mothers.

5. Conclusions and Recommendations

The AXTA (Aporta) program has proven to be a key initiative within FUNCOMAS, generating a real impact on the lives of many families. The continuation and expansion of this program are essential to further support the well-being of single mothers and their children.

Recommendations:

• Expand the network of collaborators to increase the number of donations received.
• Organize more awareness activities to encourage community participation.
• Explore new fundraising strategies, such as charity raffles and community markets.
• Implement a follow-up system to assess the impact of donations on beneficiary families.

FUNCOMAS reaffirms its commitment to solidarity and support for single mothers in vulnerable situations and thanks all donors and volunteers who have made the success of the AXTA program possible.

Sincerely,