By Maya Cipriano | Fundraising and Development Coordinator
It's the rainy season here in Guatemala, but that hasn't stopped us from working on homes, floors, and roofs! Now more than ever, there is a huge need for cement flooring projects. We've had a long and abnormally wet rainy season due to the huge amount of moisture in the Gulf area from all the hurricanes that have been hitting the US and Caribbean--strong tropical rains have been pelting the lake relentlessly since the beginning of September. All this rain has made life even harder for many families who have dirt floors. Because of a lack of good drainage systems, flooding often occurs, carrying dirt and sewage from the streets in to the homes of helpless families and leaving them succeptible to parasites or other germs. Our flooring projects and new homes help to protect these families from these dangerous pollutants by making their lives easier and cleaner. Cement floors don't soak up water and runoff when there is flooding, and can be swept or wiped clean to keep the home sanitary.
Thank you for your continued support and donations!
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