Since 1988, Project Mexico has been building safe, secure and weather-tight homes for some of the most impoverished families in Northern Mexico. Every home is constructed over the course of four days and built entirely with volunteer labor. Once complete, these homes are provided so that these families can build a brighter future for themselves and their children.
This year, a group of parishioners from St. John the Wonderworker will be participating and are asking for the prayers and support of the Orthodox faithful of Atlanta. Donations for the trip can be made here: Donate to Project Mexico.
Project Mexico: Celebrating the Divine Liturgy with the Orphanage boys, clergy and staff.
On July 21st, a group from St. John the Wonderworker (Atlanta) and Holy Transfiguration (Marietta) traveled to Tijuana, Mexico, to stay at the St. Innocent Orthodox Orphanage and participate in Project Mexico.
A description of Project Mexico can be found at https://www.projectmexico.org/
“Since 1988, Project Mexico has been building safe, secure and weather-tight homes for some of the most impoverished families in Northern Mexico. Every home is constructed over the course of four days and built entirely with volunteer labor. Once complete, these homes are provided so that these families can build a brighter future for themselves and their children. “
The Atlanta group was joined by many other parishes from across the country to participate in the week’s tasks of putting up four homes for families in need in the nearby town of Rosarito, Mexico. Some of the representative parishes included St. John Orthodox Church in Memphis, TN, St. Nicholas Orthodox Church (GOA) in Portsmouth, NH, Holy Ascension Orthodox Church (OCA) in Albion, MN, and Sts. Constantine and Helen Orthodox Church (GOA) in Wauwatosa, WI.
In total, over 100 parishioners and 4 priests spent the week together in fellowship, worship, and construction work. One of the most refreshing parts of the week was seeing how many youth and young adults were involved and had felt a desire to help the poor and participate in Orthodox mission work. The energy that they brought to the project was greatly appreciated!
Every year, Project Mexico needs teams of volunteers during the summer months to help complete their vital work. They also are in constant need of financial support and your prayers.
Project Mexico: The Atlanta team and friends in front of the completed house with the recipient family.