From Houses to Homes has issued its latest newsletter. Below, we have printed a letter from the director, Joe Collins, with an update about the aftermath of TS Agatha. In addition to the letter, you can click here to read about the other great projects that FHTH undertakes.
Letter From Our Founder/Director
Hello Everyone,
I am sure that you have seen in the news that Guatemala has experienced not one but two natural disasters in the past month. First the Volcano Pacaya erupted and then came Tropical Storm Agatha. We are deeply saddened by the loss of life and the suffering the poor of Guatemala are enduring.
Tropical Storm Agatha hit Guatemala on Saturday, May 26, 2010 and destroyed many lives. To date there are 174 dead, 113 missing, 397,808 people affected in some way, 39,160 homes damaged, 162,857 people evacuated and there are still 27,823 people living in shelters. Guatemalan President Colon said that Tropical Storm Agatha has caused more damage than Hurricane Mitch in 1998 where more than 268 people died and Tropical Storm Stan in 2005, which killed 669 people.
My friend, Roberto Perez, who lives in San Antonio Palopo at Lake Atitlan, lost 10 members of his family. A mudslide destroyed 25 homes in this community. Needless to say, they need your prayers and your donations. Can we count on you? Please, any amount will be appreciated.
Thank you,
Joe Collins
Executive Director
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