Casita Linda, A. C.

Guillermina Update

Two years ago, a young mother came to our office asking Casita Linda to build her family a home.  She explained that she was the mother of two young children, her husband was working as a security guard at Mega, and all she wanted was a chance to better the lives of her family and to provide a healthy environment for her children. We did build her a house...and we hired her to clean our office two days a week.  While at the office, she became curious about the computer, so Amber began teaching her how to operate the computer. As time progressed, Guillermina became sufficient enough to begin data entry and to assist Amber in many ways. She learned many things, such as accounting, banking, spread sheets, etc 

Now, two years later, her 10-year old daughter, Georgina, has a full scholarship at the George Washington bilingual school, a Christian missionary school. They gave her a scholarship due to her 9.8 grade point average. Guillermia often volunteers at the school.  

Guillermia's husband went through the government program INEA and earned his high school diploma allowing him to apply for a better job at Mega. He now holds a mid-management position in the security division at Mega. 

Guillermina has started taking weekly English lessons with Apoyo Emprendedor. This allows her to help her daughter with her English homework and they are both learning together. She says that being at CL has made her realize the huge importance of English, and will make this a priority for her daughters. Guillermina also gives back to her community by encouraging the women in the Casita Linda family to attend the workshops, and by emphasizing the importance of education for their children. 

Guillermina is thankful for being able to have a job that also allows her to be with her family and help with their financial support. We at Casita Linda are so very proud of the Reyes family, who have set such a wonderful example for the people in their community. It is truly gratifying to know that with your help, we can change people's lives and provide a better tomorrow for families living in extreme poverty.