The Need

Project Mañana has been serving in the community of Ciudad de Dios ("City of God") located in Cienfuegos, Dominican Republic since June 2016.

As of April 20, 2025, 86 impoverished children (and their families) are enrolled in Project Mañana and are being served through our projects daily.

With the growth in the number of people served, Project Mañana has outgrown the small 600 sq. ft. home we've been renting in the community. There is now a BIG need to build a community center that will provide ample space and adequate conditions for learning and nutrition.

About Ciudad de Dios
This community is one of the poorest areas in the country of the Dominican Republic and is home to more than 500 families. This community was established when families began squatting on land owned by the Dominican government. The average HOUSEHOLD income is $200-$250 US per month and each household is estimated at 6-8 people. We estimate that there are over 400 children (under age 18) living in the community. Drug use and prostitution are prevalent.

There is no clean water in the area and electricity is sporadic with only about 2-4 hours of power per day. There are no schools or medical services in the area. The closest public school is a 30-minute walk along a dangerous canal. The closest doctor or hospital is a 25-minute drive (and most people do not have cars or transportation).

Project Mañana's primary focus in Ciudad de Dios has been to build relationships by distributing clean water filters through our Clean Water Project and hosting several classes through our Education Project. These classes include: afterschool tutoring, preschool preparedness, and children ministry (bible classes and Vacation Bible School camps). In addition, Project Mañana is working to start small groups focused on sexual purity and education for adolescents/teenagers to help families break the cycle of poverty.

Biannually, we host medical clinics with American doctors, dentists, and medical professionals; which provide free services to the community.

Most Immediate Needs for Ciudad de Dios: Clean Water and Education!

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The Solution

Project Mañana has located TWO lots available for sale in Ciudad de Dios.

Lot #1: Build a Community Center
(1st Floor: Large Multipurpose Room; 2nd Floor: Classrooms; 3rd Floor: Classrooms)

Lot #2: Build a Nutrition Center & Dormitory
(1st Floor: Kitchen & Dining Room; 2nd Floor: Men's Dormitory; 3rd Floor: Women's Dormitory)

The total cost to purchase BOTH lots is $50,000.

Will you please help? No donation is too small.

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