Recently, Jaque shared her uplifting story for our Make Your Ripple year-end fundraiser. Below, you’ll be by inspired Anita, also a member of the Quito Recycling Community.

Four months ago, Anita Gaucho dragged herself to a workshop at the Quito Women’s Program. She didn’t want to go, but Maria, a friendly woman from the Quito Recycling Community, had invited her.

Anita was depressed, struggling emotionally and in a very dark place. She was quiet and didn’t talk. In fact, crowds make her nervous. She lives alone and was lonely. Doctors insisted she must continue medical treatment to get better, but it wasn’t helping. What could it hurt to hang out with some other women? She reluctantly started attending the Women’s Program regularly.

Soon, there was an incredible shift in Anita’s demeanor. She began laughing and sharing. She became lively. Teresa Jimenez, Women’s Program Director, poured into Anita to help her learn about Jesus and what he could offer her. Anita said being around caring women and learning about God’s love helped her immensely

The women began praying for her to accept Christ.

Then, it happened. Anita accepted Christ as her savior during the first day of the women’s retreat in September. Her life is being transformed. It now has purpose and meaning. She is loved and she is no longer alone. She is finally experiencing what it means to live an abundant life! Last month, Jaque shared her uplifting story for our Make Your Ripple year-end fundraiser. Today, you’ll be by inspired Anita, also a member of the Quito Recycling Community.

“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the water and create many ripples.” – Mother-Teresa

WE URGENTLY NEED YOUR HELP CREATING MORE RIPPLES

Do you see the ripple effect at work? Maria saw Anita in crisis and loved her enough to invite her to the Women’s Program. Teresa loved Anita so much that she personally mentored her. The Recycling women loved Anita unconditionally, welcoming her in and praying for her.

As someone who has supported our work, you’ve helped create these life-changing ripples in the communities we serve.

WILL YOU DO IT AGAIN?

You can provide abundant lives for the 200+ kids and 100+ adults in our programs through our Make Your Ripple campaign. Your generosity will help break the chains of hopelessness. To give online visit our secure website at www.extremeresponse.org/give4.On behalf of the ER team and the people we serve, thank you for investing in others!

Brad McKenna, President & CEO

What would you do if you weren’t afraid?