We would like to introduce our friend, Evelyn. Evelyn is 13 years old and lives with her family in a remote village in Guatemala. Since 2018, we have sponsored Evelyn through
Unbound, a highly-rated non-profit that works with impoverished children and adults in Latin America, Asia, and Africa. In her article below, Jan will describe the thrill we had meeting Evelyn and her family in Guatemala in 2019
In her letter to us in March, Evelyn told us she was having problems with her vision. Unbound staff in Guatemala have since confirmed that Evelyn has a cataract on her right eye that requires surgery.
Estimated costs – including travel, medicine, and the surgery itself – come to nearly $900. Evelyn’s family, which lives in a hut with a tin roof and no electricity, cannot afford that amount. They had to borrow money simply to travel to the city to see the eye specialist who confirmed the diagnosis.
We have already given several hundred dollars – above and beyond our monthly sponsorship – to help cover those costs, but more is needed. If you can help, tax-deductible contributions to Unbound can be made by calling 800-875-6564, or mailing a check to Unbound, P.O. Box 219114, Kansas City, MO 64121-9114. All gifts should be designated for U-Fund - CH911971 (Evelyn’s case number with Unbound).
We thank you for any help you can give. Whether you contribute financially or not, we ask your prayers for Evelyn and her family.
Can you help?
-- Bill
Please note: contributions to this special fund cannot be made online with Unbound. If you prefer, you can contribute to Soul Windows using the "Donate!" button below. All donations to Soul Windows during the months of June and July will be forwarded to Unbound for Evelyn’s surgery. (Donations to Soul Windows are not tax-deductible.)