ROHI Fundraiser
Fundraiser for the ROHI Foundation
March 10-11, 2017
It's simple.
You love to shop for clothes, and we love to give to worthy causes. Here is an idea of where your purchases are going this weekend:
What community does ROHI support, and who is going on this trip?
The ROHI Foundation (501c3) supports a growing community of families (with about 100+ children) who live on the outskirts of Reynosa, Mexico - just 6 hours south of Austin, directly across the border. The Colonia is a very, very poor community that just received direct access to clean water this past April.
This month over Spring Break, there will be about 50 members, from different families and communities from the Austin and San Antonio area that will travel to Reynosa, Mexico. ROHI sends teams of volunteers and families 3-4 times throughout the year to help support and provide holistic care for families in the Colonia (physical, spiritual, educational, & medical needs). ROHI partners with several local schools, government agencies & services, missions organizations, and other non-profits who aim to collectively serve the poor.
What are some of the major projects they hope to accomplish?
Canvasing the community - passing out toiletries and other necessities that this community otherwise has little to no access to (soap/shampoo, towels, toothbrushes, floss, other basic needs)
Running a medical/dental clinic with pharmacy - trip funds will be used to purchase medicine and equipment
Rewiring electrical at the schools and installing ceiling fans. In addition, making some roof/truss repairs to the school
Building a playground for small children
Painting projects for the community, as well as arts/crafts for the women & children
Community celebration (serving a meal for 400 people)
STEM day with the high school and the elementary school - experiments and team projects to foster creativity and an interest in science (Faltech Robotics Team from Four Points Middle School in Austin)
What are the biggest tangible needs of the community?
Right now, the main focus for improvement is education. ROHI is trying to provide supports to improve the quality of education in the community. They provide the after school tutoring every day for two hours. ROHI is also in the process of expanding the high school and improve its facilities, including adding a computer lab and its own restroom facilities.
Trying to meet the great need for water. The well and pipe distribution system requires constant maintenance.
Meeting the spiritual needs of the community, and supporting local leaders/ministers who lead through Bible studies, discipling, giving sermons, counseling, etc.
Other groups ROHI partners with handle the needs for housing, food, and job training.