Mayan Mothers Fund
100% of your generous donation goes toward buying food for local Mayan women in Santa Cruz La Laguna whose families are in the greatest need of financial support.
100% of your generous donation directly supports local Mayan women in Santa Cruz La Laguna whose families are in urgent need of financial assistance.
This initiative began in 2020 after we recognized that many older women, including widows and mothers with little or no income, were being overlooked by existing nonprofit agencies.
Our approach is straightforward: all funds raised go toward purchasing hand-selected vegetables, eggs or chicken for the families of our targeted Mayan mothers. With minimal administrative costs, donations are fully utilized for food purchases.
Our approach is straightforward: all funds raised go toward purchasing hand-selected vegetables, eggs or chicken for the families of our targeted Mayan mothers. With minimal administrative costs, donations are fully utilized for food purchases.
We employ a local woman, who is a single mother and fluent in the local Mayan language, to identify the most in-need individuals. She receives a weekly stipend for managing and communicating, purchasing and distributing the food.
This year, we’ve expanded our efforts significantly, increasing our program from feeding 7 elderly women weekly to providing food bags for 22 elderly individuals every Saturday morning at the Santa Cruz market. The bags are purchased early to ensure a swift distribution in front of the century-old church.
In addition, we have procured and installed 38 mattresses, 44 blankets and 4 wooden bed frames for 42 elderly women and 2 men, enhancing their living conditions alongside our food support.
In November 2025 we will take our first group of 12 of 44 women/men to receive eye exams and follow-up care with a local ophthalmologist. This initiative aims to enhance their well-being and ensure they have access to essential eye care. We look forward to supporting these women on their journey to better vision!
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Thanks again for your kindness in supporting this project!
100% of your generous donation goes toward buying food for local Mayan women in Santa Cruz La Laguna whose families are in the greatest need of financial support.
