We are excited to bring you a special concert featuring the extraordinary talents of Deb Davis, Carlos Cabeza, and Bárbara Sequera, all coming together to support Fundación GRACE and our mission to help refugee families in Cuenca.
Date: June 3rd, 2023
Time: 5 to 7 PM
Venue: Nómadas Bristó, Calle Larga 10-7 and Padre Aguirre
We are thrilled to announce our clothing drive for refugee families in Cuenca. These families have fled their homes and are in need of our support. We kindly ask for your help in making a difference in their lives.
We are collecting various items to provide essential support to these families. Your donations of gently used or new bed and kitchen items, toys, medicines, and more will go a long way in bringing comfort and relief to those who need it the most.
Clothing: Please consider donating clean and wearable clothing for children and adults of all sizes.
The Hearts of Gold Foundation wants to give you a chance to win big, just in time for the 4th of July.
When you purchase tickets to our community 50/50, or split the pot, raffle, you’ll have the opportunity to win half of the money we raise. You will also warm your heart knowing that the other half goes to support Hearts of Gold’s mission to empower communities so that women, children and families can enjoy lives of hope, health and dignity.
The tickets cost $10 and you can purchase them by texting to 098 334 0951 or emailing info@heartsofgoldfoundation.org
Hearts Of Gold:
City: Cuenca
I read the other day a post where an American was asking about the signs of “Rent an apartment. No foreigners”, around the city. Somebody kindly answered – “They are not referring to gringos. They mean Venezuelans and Colombians”.
So, as Fundación GRACE: Give Refugees a Chance Director, I would like to talk about the situation for Venezuelans in the city.
1. Access to education:
Understand, there is access to education. Many Venezuelans are studying in the schools and universities of the country. However, it isn’t effortless, and in many cases, parents are rejected because they do not have enough money to buy uniforms or they arrived after the registration period. Every week we serve more children and adolescents at the GRACE Foundation who seek psychological help because they were victims of bullying and xenophobia in their schools. “Don’t play with the Venezuelan,” “Be careful if you’re looking for a Venezuelan girlfriend,” “You’re just stupid,” if they don’t understand the class, or “majadero” if they ask the teacher. These are the testimonials of many who have sought help. Diagnoses hardly change. Depression, anxiety and even suicide attempts.
Did you know that for those of us living in Cuenca, we could have been living in Peru. The battle of Tarqui was a deciding battle. Join us for an amazing history journey where we will bring to life, many of the people you see streets named after here in Cuenca.
We will be joined by representatives from the Military and Giron’s museum who will give you an unforgettable journey through one of the most pivotal times in Cuenca’s history.
Chiquita is Lost!
Please help me to find Chiquita. She is missing since Saturday, May 13.
She’s a white female French poodle and she’s 11 years old . She was lost in the area of Mariano Estrella Lazareto hospital. She has a brown spot on her back, dark reddish nose and a tiny circular tail.
Her family is desperate and misses her so much! She needs her family desperately, especially because she is an elderly dog. Please, if you have any information let me know!
Natalia: natia32@hotmail.com 098 408 6236. Call after: 9 AM.
City: Cuenca
My friend, James Donaldson, is in need of financial help. He is a Marine Corp veteran who has fallen on hard times.
I am asking for donations in any amount to help him get to Cuenca from Florida so he can live in peace with a roof over his head and food on the table.
Email me for more details:
Gretchen: g*****@p***.me .
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Join us for an evening to remember as we support a campaign aimed to support vulnerable families in Cuenca.
June 1, 2023: 4 to 7 PM
Cuban Dinner, Live Latin Music, Children’s Art Exhibition
• Cuban dinner at Kolo’s restaurant (Cost $12 per person)
• Latin music performed by Luis Ullauri
• Exhibition of original Children’s Art (showcasing scenes around Cuenca)
and
We need to cover the costs of providing education and preventive health to 135 people (total parents and children) to make progress in their lives.
We are short of 30 kind-hearted people who will contribute $20 for 8 months, or the equivalent in one payment ($160).
Please join us at a fundraising event to learn more about this campaign:
When: June 1st, 4-7 PM
Where: Kolo Restaurant and Bakery
You will hear a short presentation by Patricia and Jorge, co-founders of Fundación Nur and enjoy a Cuban Dinner, Live Latin Music, and Children’s Art Exhibition.
Cost: $12 per person
Please reserve before May 26th at fundraising@fundnur.org
If you cannot attend but want to support this campaign, please visit: https://www.fundnur.org/puzzle.html
Thank you so much!
Fundacion Nur
Nela Navarrine: fundraising@fundnur.org +593 97 937 8786. Call after: 8 AM.
City: Cuenca
Join us for an evening to remember as we support vulnerable families in Cuenca!
When: June 1, 2023: 4 to 7 PM
Cuban Dinner, Live Latin Music, Children’s Art Exhibition
• Cuban dinner at Kolo’s restaurant (Cost $12 per person)
• Latin music performed by Luis Ullauri
• Exhibition of original Children’s Art (showcasing scenes around Cuenca)
and
• A short but lively audio-visual presentation by Patricia and Jorge, co-founders of Fundación Nur
Donations to complete the puzzle, allowing us to continue our activities, are greatly appreciated.
Reservations please at: fundraising@fundnur.org
(Please indicate total # of guests. Vegetarian preferences.)
Thank you for your support! Thank you, Kolo Restaurant and Cafe!
Fundación Nur
http://www.fundnur.org
Nela Navarrine: fundraising@fundnur.org +593 97 937 8786. Call after: 8 AM.
City: Cuenca
“Emma” – My Brave Girl
Yes to life, yes to faith, yes to hope, yes to unconditional love. Hello! Friends, I will briefly tell you about the absolute love of a Mother, my daughter. I call her very brave because everything she is going through right now, only that infinite love gives her the strength to continue fighting until she sees my granddaughter healthy.
My daughter, an enterprising woman, a fighter, worked in a bank in the city of Cuenca, at the same time she had two businesses, she had her pastry shop, and she still sells clothes, perfumes and – whatever you can ask for – she can get it.
Greetings friends, Alex sells things in the corner of the supermaxi of the Americas, he is a person with a disability, his things were stolen over the weekend, I am following up to help him. Please whatever you can donate for Alex will be very grateful, clothes, shoes, food, whatever you like to donate in good condition. I offer to take these things to Alex, I will send you photos of these deliveries, or if you like, you can go personally, he is in the corner of the supermaxi of the Americas. I leave you a photo of Alex. thank you very much for your help .
Supermaxi Americas
Jesus
jesusone743@gmail.com
0962739781
“Emma” – My Brave Girl
Yes to life, yes to faith, yes to hope, yes to unconditional love. Hello! Friends, I will briefly tell you about the absolute love of a Mother, my daughter. I call her very brave because everything she is going through right now, only that infinite love gives her the strength to continue fighting until she sees my granddaughter healthy.
My daughter, an enterprising woman, a fighter, worked in a bank in the city of Cuenca, at the same time she had two businesses, she had her pastry shop, and she still sells clothes, perfumes and – whatever you can ask for – she can get it.
In her third month of pregnancy, my granddaughter was diagnosed with a cystic hygroma (cervical lymphangioma). This is a malformation of the lymphatic system where there is a blockage. The location of this hygroma is at the cervical level which extends from the back of the neck forwards causing a deformity of the lower jaw and therefore has trouble swallowing. It was a decision of infinite love to continue with her pregnancy, despite the results of the ultrasound.
Congratulations to the winners of the raffle for the 10th Anniversary of Rescate Animal Cuenca that was held this May 5th. We appreciate your support for this noble cause.
Raffle: https://fb.watch/kmn4iVYg6H/
List of winners:
Fundacion Nur needs your help to cover the costs of providing educational workshops and preventive medicine for 135 beneficiaries (total parents and children). At Fundación Núr we believe that education is key to make progress in life.
We are launching a campaign to cover these costs until December ’23 (*)
We need 56 donors, and we already have 13 donors covering part of the cost. We are short of 43 kind-hearted people who will contribute $20 for 8 months, or the equivalent in one payment ($160). Smaller donations are also gladly accepted.
Please, if you would, read about the charitable campaign I am working with this year to honor our veterans buried at Arlington National Cemetery. I am very proud to be a part of this with supporting partners, Cuenca Expat Magazine and The Memorial Day Flowers Foundation.
I would like to present to you the Memorial Day Flowers Foundation. http://www.memorialdayflowers.org.
I am helping the nonprofit foundation with this annual event. On Memorial Day, as the foundation has for the last 11 years, placed Ecuadorian roses and bouquets on the graves of the veterans who have served our country. Last year the foundation placed 280,000 roses and bouquets on the 280,000 gravesites and 10,000 roses at the Tomb of The Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery in Washington DC.
The Cuenca Soup Kitchen HeartStrings Knitters and Crocheters Circle creates comfort for children, the elderly, and the vulnerable. They meet regularly to make and donate hats, blankets, and other items. This is only possible because of our dedicated volunteers, supporters, and you!
info@cuencasoupkitchen.org
A special thanks to:
Pam Frederickson Kaperick
Barbara Curry
Divine Davis-Williams
Regina Potenza
Kathy Case
Teresa Hardy
Sandy Dodge
Thais Campos
Maya Anderson
Catherine Jones
Nina Sazer O’Donnell
Jeanette Menegay
Suzanne Connolly
Jeffrey Schmidt
City: Cuenca
It’s a lot and so we are asking only if you can and will-be a dog angel today tomorrow or for as long as you wish. We know and appreciate the kindness of so many folks out there who love and support our work with animals. Currently, Patan Rescue Group is in dire need of food and /or cash donations.
Having just moved from one location where it was no longer possible to be– the new ‘place’ is pretty rough and for the most part uninhabitable. There is a huge need for appliances; yes, used but working: bathroom fixtures, kitchen cabinets. It’s really bad but there was no choice.
Dear friends, we still have tickets for the Animal Rescue Raffle. It is a physical raffle that has 60 prizes for almost $7,000 in value.
We ask for your collaboration in buying the tickets. Each ticket costs $2; you can request tickets on the number, 098 384 1691. For the purchase of five or more tickets, one of our many volunteers, or I, can take the tickets to your house!
Also, you can pick up the tickets at your favorite place. Call me so we can arrange.
Join us on Saturday, April 22nd!
Open House: 10 AM-3 PM
Exhibition opening: Noon-12:30 PM in person or live broadcast.
Where: General Antonio Farfán 2-17, Cuenca
Watch this video to see how children and pre-teens painted “La Bella Cuenca” with watercolor:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqCDlgCeir0
A Beginners 3 Spanish Course will start on April 25.
If you know the basics but still need to get a good hold of the grammar and practice useful vocabulary for your everyday life in Cuenca, this course is what you are looking for. Moreover, an initial assessment will be provided in order to know your level and make sure this course suits you.
The two foundations of our method are:
1) A communicative approach with meaningful and engaging teaching materials.
2) Fully qualified and experienced teachers that understand the process of learning a language and take into account its rational and emotional components.
It will take place every Tuesday and Thursday from 2 to 4 PM and it will last for six weeks. The classes have a maximum of 5 people. The course fee is $150 and it includes a workbook and access to the school cultural workshops and activities.
¡Vamos! Learn Spanish. Meet new people. Expand your horizons.
¡Vamos! Spanish School. Calle Larga 11-43 (in front on Mercado 10 de agosto)
Carmen Pais
vamoscuencaschool@gmail.com
098 299 9083
These specially formulated IVs help you overcome any lingering symptoms from Covid -19 or other illnesses and enhance your energy and replenish stores of vital nutrients.
They contain the highest quality ingredients to help your body repair and recover.
Benefits:
• Refueling depleted vitamins and minerals
• Releasing stagnant toxins
• Boosting energy levels
• Strengthening your immune system
• Shortening the span of illnesses
Laundry “Lava-Xpress” free pickup and delivery in CUENCA
You have better things to do than laundry!
Try our convenient service. Perfect for companies, families and individuals.
Clothes are returned washed and neatly folded, including paired socks!
We check your pockets, separate your lights and darks, and never wash your items with anyone else’s.
Lava-Xpress provides laundry pickup and delivery service in Cuenca and the surrounding area.
We are Located in 2 neighborhoods
1.- Monay behind Coral centro
2.- Los Cerezos two blocks from “Unidad Educativa Santa Ana”
Contact us:
Lourdes: +593 98 722 6923 WhatsApp service
Cuenca
My name is Estefania, and I can help you with Spanish classes or to improve your Spanish.
Let me tell you that:
Our Spanish classes have been very rewarding, as my dear students have learned grammar in a simple way, where they can engage in conversations and, above all, understand Spanish through visits to cafes, museums, city tours, and traditional Ecuadorian music events. This allows them to interact through communication with local people, and they enjoy each of the interactive classes.
The exhibition, Transferencia: Impressions of Cuenca will close at the end of the month. This is your chance to have an authentic piece of Cuenca in your home. To help make that happen, we have 4 pieces for silent auction! Come in and start your bidding.
This art exhibition showcases the work of 8 women artists who created a body of work here in Historic Cuenca. The works all began with the transfer (frottage or rubbing) of architectural designs in El Centro. Each artist used a variety of techniques to finish the works. Don’t miss this opportunity to see this unique artwork.
We know that learning another can be difficult and even daunting at times. CCC Spanish is different. We believe in the three C’s of learning a language: Conversation ~ Culture ~ Context.
CCC Spanish’s teaching method focuses mainly on conversation combined with grammar, cultural activities, field trips, and topics related to day-to-day life.
Our teachers are local Cuencanos who have decades of experience teaching Spanish. You will use a book created by the teachers and some of their other colleagues for homework. Our students love both the book and the teaching method.
Exploring Your Biography Workshop Guided by Michael Pinchera
We are authors who have constructed the plot of our life’s story since the beginning. Our lives are works in progress, that metamorphose and transform through time. What we think, feel, and do becomes what we design for what comes next in our lives—our destiny.
Today, we face trying times, and whoever we are, and however we live our lives, change will come about. More and more, people are finding the need to muster the needed courage to stand and meet the ever-mounting challenges of life. In this workshop, we will explore how courage has played a role in our lives, those close to us, and what we need to develop courage.
Prepare and Relax: An Improv Storytelling Experience
Do you love telling stories but tend to wander? Do you want to tell your stories to others but feel a little shy? Do you want to improve your storytelling overall? Then this workshop is for you!
Come and play with others preparing, relaxing, rehearsing, and having fun with your storytelling! You will work with partners and with the group learning how to fine-tune your story, getting comfortable with it, and sharing it with others. Even if you are a natural-born storyteller, this workshop can help you hone your skill, taking it to the next level.
The workshop is given by professional storyteller, Karla Freeman. She will guide you in feeling more confident at whatever stage you are at.
Breakfasts, variety of coffees, natural juices, detox juices, toast, etc.
We have continental, nutritious, coastal and fit breakfasts.
Variety of coffees, natural juices, milkshakes, smoothie bowls, detox juices, sandwiches.
Francisco Moscoso y Carlos Rigoberto Vintimilla
Jean Paul
099 595 9400
Leonidas Quevedo
099 944 6159 Movistar
099 469 8332 Claro
Fast, safe and on time
– Airports: GYE UIO y CUE
– Errand service
– Trips in and out of the city
– Hourly races
– Beach trips
– Embassies GYE y UIO
– I speak English
– The car is Jeep, is tall and comfortable
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Leonidas Israel Quevedo Armijos
099 944 6159
From Refugee to Neighbor: GRACE Stories.
Focus on Javier Gil, the Best Venezuelan restaurant in Cuenca 2023, according to the GringoPost community.
We want to honor the resilience of the Venezuelan refugees who became part of our community in Cuenca!
Javier Enrique Gil Infante, a 28-year-old Venezuelan, has overcome numerous difficulties and become a successful chef in Cuenca, Ecuador. He was born in Mérida, Venezuela, and he discovered his passion for cooking very young. However, Venezuela’s economic and political situation made his path to becoming a chef in his native country very difficult.
The turning point for Javier came at a young age. He decided to leave the place that had been his home for 22 years when the time came when he had no money even to buy a pair of shoes for his son.
He came to Ecuador in search of new opportunities. Upon arrival, he worked in different restaurants and strove to improve his culinary skills. But Javier did not settle. He always dreamed of opening his own restaurant and bringing Venezuelan gastronomy to the world.
Javier made his dream come true with much effort and support from his family and opened the restaurant “Full Criollo”. However, when everything seemed perfect, losing his father, who supported him from the beginning, was a hard blow that marked a before and after in his migration history.
CSK volunteers change the world one bite at a time
Thanks to Paul and Pam Kaperick of P Squared Pan and Lorenza and Ken Hayes of Mammacita’s Little Comforts, Cuenca Soup Kitchen beneficiaries eat.
Your purchases of bread, peanut butter, and sweets makes this a win for Cuenca as well as for you!
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
Desmion Disney, Bill O’Brien, and Smith
Jeffrey Schmidt: jeffrey@jlsdesigns.net 098 961 2032. Call after: 10 AM.
City: Cuenca
Exciting evening of Music, Dance, Theater!
Please join us for a Compassion Kitchen fundraiser, serving 150 meals per day ~ reaching Cuenca’s poorest women and children, elderly, handicapped, artists and musicians…
With entertainment by Peter Dudar/Cindy Benson/David Zoernig/Cebra Circo/Lumiere Danza/Teatro Barojo
Reservations: res@idiomartcuenca.com
Saturday, April 15, 7 PM, $10.
idiomART at Mariscal Lamar 14-25 y Estevez de Toral
Cindy Benson: cuencabutterfly@yahoo.com
City: Cuenca
Thank you to the loving and caring people of Cuenca who donated their money and time to The Waterbearers Drop in the Bucket Drive. They were immediately put to use in the Amazon, where one Achuar community was struggling with severe cases of Leptospirosis from drinking contaminated water. We were able to provide 25 filter systems for Juan Callera, President of the Achuar Federation in Morona Santiago, who flew to his community to help.
Jane Brinton: 097 998 2286. Call after: 8 AM
Exciting evening of Music, Dance, Theatre!
“Broadway Variations”
Please join us for a Compassion Kitchen fundraiser, serving 150 meals per day ~ reaching Cuenca’s poorest women and children, elderly, handicapped, artists and musicians…
With entertainment by Peter Dudar/Cindy Benson/David Zoernig/Cebra Circo/Lumiere Danza/Teatro Barojo
Reservations: res@idiomartcuenca.com
Saturday, April 15, 7 PM, $10.
idiomART at Mariscal Lamar 14-25 y Estevez de Toral
Cindy Benson
City: Cuenca
It’s been a busy time for The Waterbearers, helping those in need without potable water like the Alausi landslide. Now we need more buckets to pair with another 200 filters going to the Amazon, where a severe outbreak of Leptospirosis caused by drinking contaminated water has just been identified.
Each bucket costs $5, and it’s a great way to support our work.
We want to honor de resilience of the Venezuelan refugees who became part of our community in Cuenca.
At the age of 24, Carlos graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from one of the most prestigious universities in the country. Upon graduating, he decided to emigrate from Venezuela in search of the possibility of having a better quality of life that his government did not offer.
He found a warm and welcoming home in Cuenca, Ecuador. He worked in various music schools for children, but without planning it, his passion for fitness and Crossfit became his main livelihood abroad. While working out in the gym like every morning, an American came in looking for a personal trainer, but they all needed to speak English. Carlos, who does speak English, has wanted to help since then, and based on his recommendation, his career as a personal trainer began to take off, thanks to the excellent recommendations he received from his clients.
SOS disaster relief needed immediately.
*We are El Colectivo Azuay Unido*, an organization that provides social and humanitarian aid to people in vulnerable situations, and we turn to you friends to request help for our brothers in the Alausi community who are going through difficult times due to the loss of all their belongings because of the landslide that buried their homes.
There are at least 60 new families that are being evacuated due to the danger of new landslides. This number could grow at any time.
Dear friends, we still have tickets for the Animal Rescue Raffle. It is a physical raffle that has 60 prizes for almost $7,000 in value.
We ask for your collaboration in buying the tickets. Each ticket costs $2; you can request tickets on the number, 098 384 1691. For the purchase of five or more tickets, one of our many volunteers, or I, can take the tickets to your house!
Also, you can pick up the tickets at your favorite place. Call me so we can arrange.
This past Friday, a team from Hogar de Esperanza visited the Alausi site to get a look at the devastation first hand. We met with those organizing the relief efforts including emergency workers, donation organizers and those planning the response going forward. We will be working very closely with them to fill in the gaps where support is missing.
Right now, they have lots of food and clothing. We will be bringing supplies on Wednesday of what they identified is in great need.
– Recyclable Grocery bags (to pack food in)
– Children’s socks and underwear
– Adult diapers
– Baby bottles
– Wipes
– Small plastic bags to repackage bulk items
On the way home from work in New York I was in a really bad accident. A simple ride from a scooter flipped and I broke my jaw in three places all the way up to my cheek bones. I lost a few teeth, unfortunately the front ones. As living alone trying to save for my masters it was a big scare but luckily I was able to stay at Elmhurst Hospital, had great doctors to save my jaw and reconstruct my face, but the recovery process is very long and costly. Due to that, I moved to Ecuador for a better chance to reconstruct my mouth and recover. https://gofund.me/466f7b97
Due to New York being so expensive, I’ve had to move to Ecuador to have my arch bar removed and then I must have bone graft, gum graft, braces, implants and teeth put in. I am now working, since I have lost almost all my savings in staying afloat until I was able to move to Ecuador from NY. Any help is hugely be appreciated. I am now six months post op and ready to get exams done to start with my braces, bone grafts, gum grafts and hopefully in a few more months, implants. I hope all that goes well here in Cuenca. My job in Astoria, NY was so amazing to help me start the page and with the amount we raised I was able to pay my ticket to Ecuador and get a couple exams done (x-rays and tomography’s) but I always need new ones as I progress. Again, I appreciate any help or any sharing of my page to also raise awareness.. as scooters seem so harmless, but just one unlucky fall and you could lose a big part of your face and life. Thank you again for listening, reading, and helping me out.
Gabriela: gabrielapacheco893@gmail.com .
City: Cuenca
Today, our social worker, Valeria, met with Accion Social of the Municipality of Cuenca to work with them on a response to the emergency in Alausi. They have started a collection program and we will be coordinating it with them to make sure the people affected get exactly what they need.
We will be in regular communication with the municipality and the people of Alausi to make sure your support goes to exactly where it is needed most. To donate to the people of Alausi, please click the link below.
Hello everyone!
We would like to invite you to a Venezuelan cooking workshop in Cuenca, Ecuador! On Wednesday, April 5th, 2023, from 3 to 5 PM. We will have the opportunity to learn how to make arepas from Carlos Pinto, a Venezuelan production engineer and owner of the successful Empanadas Topita enterprise, who speaks English.
This workshop is open to anyone who is interested in learning about Venezuelan culinary culture and how to make one of its most representative dishes. Additionally, with a collaboration fee of $35 per participant, you will be supporting the GRACE Foundation: Give Refugees A Chance.
We are excited to invite you to join Friends of GRACE, a group that exists to promote and help support Fundacion GRACE in its mission to assist refugees in the city of Cuenca, Ecuador.
As a member of Friends of GRACE, you will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities to support the organization’s important work, including:
– Helping to organize and promote events to raise awareness and funds for Fundacion GRACE.
– Recruiting friends and others to join the group and contribute their time and resources to the cause.
– Organizing home parties where you invite some friends to come and hear the foundation’s director, Karla Sánchez, speak about the agency, its families, and its mission, in the hopes of inspiring donations.
– Helping to collect donations of goods, clothes, medical supplies, and other items to support Fundacion GRACE’s work.
– Creating, promoting, and supporting special projects like Adopt a Family to further assist refugees in need.
– Spreading the word in the community about the positive impact of Fundacion GRACE and its work to support refugees.
What does Hogar de Esperanza do with your donations of clothing and household items? First and foremost, we give them away to those who are most in need of them. Great care is taken to make sure that they get exactly what they need. Any extra items are sold in our thrift shop, where all of the proceeds go back into directly supporting the foundation’s work of helping those in need.
Are you moving soon – perhaps across town or maybe even back home – and you have items that you can’t take with you? Do you wish you had someone to come carry away those items remaining after your moving sale, that you don’t know what to do with? Were you just spring-cleaning last week, and came across clothes in your closets that you no longer wanted? If you would like to do some incredible things with those items you no longer need or want, let us turn them into something valuable to help those in need.
Annual Collection of Medication
Hello Friends :
As you may know, I collect the medication and medical supplies that you don’t use anymore, or if they are expired, (to be discharged properly), to give to the different local nursing homes in town. They are in a lot of need lately. Every little bit would help!
We also collect gauze, alcohol, bandages, or any other medical supplies that you have, like crutches, walkers, canes, shampoo, soap, cream etc. Please help our efforts by donating on March 15th from 11 AM – 12:30 PM at Kolo’s Restaurant and Bakery, located at:
We are excited to share with you the latest updates from Fundación GRACE.
This week, we started our flower design class for refugee women with the generous support of Phillip Combs and roses donated by Rosana Malo and Trebol Roses. This program aims to empower refugee women by providing them with new skills and opportunities to earn an income. We are thrilled to see the enthusiasm and creativity of the participants, and we are confident that this program will have a positive impact on their lives.
In addition, we received a significant donation from the Cuenca food bank, which allowed us to distribute 54 food kits to families in need, including those with disabled children or parents who cannot work. Thanks to an extra food donation from Andrés Zambrano, from La Guarida, we were able to provide additional support to these families. We believe that everyone should have access to basic necessities such as food, and we are committed to helping those in need in our community.
Free Benefit Concert
To help more than 35,000 children now orphans from the Turkey earthquakes.
Enjoy some of the finest live music in Cuenca today, featuring…
• Northern Roots
• Deb Davis vocals and guitar
• Enigma Blues Band
• Ali Agca Jazz Trio
Suggested Donation: $50 towards UNICEF Ecuador earthquake fund for children in Turkey – not mandatory
Includes one drink and snacks
Homemade Turkish food
Turkish evil eye pin
Free raffle ticket
Raffle – prizes valued between $30-$200 from:
El Mercado restaurant Detay gift shop
Kolo Jazz Society Cafe
Sunrise Cafe Nomadas
San Sebas Cafe La Yunta
Tuesday, March 7th, from 4 to 7 PM,
1 de Mayo at Av. Las Americas
Ali Agca: marthahooper04@gmail.com
City: Cuenca
The Faculty of Hospitality Sciences (with campus location on Tarqui and Pio Bravo) urgently needs several native English-speaking volunteers. This involves facilitation (not teaching) of one-hour conversation groups of 5-7 students, the majority majoring in Tourism and a small group majoring in Gastronomy.
The commitment is for four sessions in total, one per month from March to June on the following dates: March 27-31, April 24-28, May 29-Jun 2, and June 26-30. If you want to work with more than one group, this would be very welcome. The program is managed by Profesora Ximena Orellana, who speaks fluent English.
Hola Cuenca Community!
Many of us know German Zhina as a trustworthy taxi driver, visa, cedula and doctor appointment assister, handyman and overall great guy.
What you may not know is that on February 13, he got into a bad taxi accident driving back through the Cajas. He has hospital and ongoing doctor bills to pay plus about $7000 for taxi repairs as getting the original car parts isn’t as easy as in the States.
I have arranged a fundraiser lunch for German with the very accommodating owner of the Black Angus at Gonzalo Cordero 1-53 y Solano, across from Monte Sinai hospital on March 9 at 12:30.
The set menu includes hamburgers and pasta with a variety of toppings plus a grilled vegetable sandwich. Cash bar.
For complete transparency, the price is $25: $5 to Black Angus and the rest to German.
Please reserve with me directly with your menu choice. Pay at the door.
In my six plus years living in Cuenca I have seen the expat community rally for various causes. I am hopeful this will bring a big turnout too!
March 9 from 12:30 PM, $25,
Black Angus at Gonzalo Cordero 1-53 y Solano
Madelaine: LuvCuenca@yahoo.com
City: Cuenca
One of the major achievements of Fundacion Nur is the solidarity among beneficiaries.
We encourage families to help each other even while facing personal and economical challenges. For example, families offer to pass along items like cribs, baby strollers, etc. that they not use anymore to other families instead of selling them. We love that!
Want to hear more? Please watch this video made by “Humans of Cuenca”.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O676APQHGHg
If you want to learn more about Fundacion Nur, please visit http://www.fundnur.org or contact us.
You can support our work at the collection boxes located in
“Casa Azul”, “Cafe San Sebas”, “Kolo Cafe”, “Bistro Yaku”, and “Sinfonia Cafe”. We thank these businesses for their wonderful support!
Nela Navarrine: help@fundnur.org +593 97 937 8786. Call after: 8 AM.
City: Cuenca
We are pleased to announce that this coming Tuesday, February 28, we will have a free medical screening day for all our expats in Cuenca. Take advantage of this excellent opportunity to review your health and prevent the development of future health issues. Basic health screenings will include blood pressure, height, weight, vital signs, glucose, eye exams, and dental checkups.
The medical event will occur at the Grace Foundation medical center, located at Calle Mariscal Lamar 25-01 and Guillermo Medina (in front of El Molinero park).
Take advantage of the opportunity to take care of your health and well-being and support our foundation’s programs. We are waiting for you.
Hello everyone! We want to share some exciting news: The Grace Foundation has launched a new QR code that leads directly to their donation page.
This QR code is an easy and secure way to contribute to the foundation, which helps people in need worldwide. Scanning the code with your smartphone will take you to the foundation’s donation page, where you can quickly and easily donate online.
The Grace Foundation (Give refugees a chance) aims to assist the people who need it most in Cuenca. Every donation made through this QR code helps further that mission.
So, if you’re looking for a simple and effective way to contribute to a good cause, don’t hesitate to scan the Grace Foundation QR code and donate today. Every little contribution helps make a big difference in the life of someone in need. Thanks for your generosity!
Karla Sanchez: karla@giverefugeesachance.org 095 920 4786. Call after: 9 AM.
City: Cuenca
Twenty-five kids painted a beautiful forest in Racar with watercolor last week. We had so much fun! We want these kids to find a way to express themselves through art.
See the photos and enjoy!
If you want to learn more about Fundacion Nur, please visit http://www.fundnur.org or contact us.
You can also support our work at the collection boxes located in “Casa Azul”, “Cafe San Sebas”, “Kolo Cafe”, “Bistro Yaku”, and “Sinfonia Cafe”. We thank these businesses for their wonderful support!
Thank you!
Nela Navarrine: help@fundnur.org +593 97 937 8786. Call after: 8 AM.
City: Cuenca
The Shuar community of Kaapar, located 30 miles outside of Puyo, has recently completed the Casa de la Cultura, Curacion y Espiritualidad. However, they are now out of money and need to furnish the two-story traditional Amazonian building before they can accept tourists or persons for healing and plant medicines. The community is soliciting the following items:
Bedding: clean, no stains or tears, please.
Kitchen and cookware, all kinds, including small appliances. The kitchen will also be used for preparing traditional Amazonian medicines.
Furniture, including appliances, single or double mattresses and beds, chairs and tables, lamps are also needed, though cannot be accepted until arrangements can be made for transport.
At FAAN we believe all animals should be loved and protected. Congratulations to all of our finalists in our fun, “Dress Up Your Pet Day Contest.” You can see these lovable pups on our events page at faanecuador.org
“Betty Sue” submitted by Bruce Engle took home our top prize with her diva, winning ways.
Speaking of voting…
Vote for FAAN in this year’s Annual Best of GringoPost Awards
Vote for FAAN in these categories:
Business Category: Best Charity, FAAN http://www.faanecuador.org
Business Category: Write In – Best Animal Rescue/Shelter, FAAN http://www.faanecuador.org
Faces and Places Category: Best Local Hero Jose Gomez FAAN President, http://www.faanecuador.org
Life Category: Best Volunteer Opportunity, FAAN http://www.faanecuador.org
Voting goes to January 30th – we appreciate your support and your votes!
Rosemary Rein: info@faanecuador.org 096 920 9764. Call after: 9 AM.
City: Cuenca
Thank you for the generous cash donations and the toys and table. We only need $400 more in donations to purchase the equipment or a donation of any of the following items. Thank you!
GRACE (Give Refugees A Chance), recently recognized as one of the best NGO’s to help the most vulnerable people by UNESCO and other groups in Cuenca, is seeking donations to help them better work with the children of refugees and migrants. The staff in addition to other medical personnel now include a speech therapist and a counselor. In order to better be able to support the needs of these children, who have often experienced significant trauma, we want to set up a playroom. The room will be used to help children have a better outcome with both speech therapy, counseling and other care provided by GRACE. Children will also have a comfortable place to wait when other siblings or parents are receiving treatment from our health care providers.
We are in need of the following items in either new or good condition:
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