We’ll be building homes in Mexico!
In the coming months our family is taking part in humanitarian efforts in Mexico. We have the opportunity to go to Mexico to help build houses with the organization Builders Without Borders.
We’ve considered this for the last few years and are excited to finally be a part of these great efforts!
While working in Mexico we’ll be building 5 to 6 new homes, repairing roofs, walls, and floors of several other families, doing several Boy Scout Eagle projects, distributing food to families in need and teaching skills like hair cutting and sewing. The group will also be taking trailers filled with donations such as cookware, fabrics, warm coats, yarn, sewing machines, and bicycles (even if they need repairs).
They have a great video on the Builders Without Borders website that gives an idea what it’s all about.
Not only will we be taking part in such a great service, but as parents we feel that this will give our kids a unique experience with those less fortunate. So many times we take our situation for granted. We look forward to both what our family will give in service as well as how we’ll grow.
As part of the project we’re also seeking donations to help fund these projects. Every little bit adds up.
Participants cover their own expenses so that 100% of each additional donation goes to charitable service and is tax deductible.
That means we’re covering the participation fees for our family and any additional amount goes directly to the supplies and goods.
If you’d like to help in these efforts through donations, we’d greatly appreciate it!
There are a few ways you can contribute:
- Donate directly to our family participation
- Donate directly to Builders Without Borders
- Donate supplies for us to take
- Donate toys and games for the kids in Mexico
#1. If you’d like to donate directly to The Board Game Family participation you can do so through our PayPal account. Click the donate button and indicate in the notes that it’s for our participation with Builders Without Borders.
#2. To donate directly to Builders Without Borders (goes 100% to supplies for the various projects) and receive the US tax deduction, go to the Builders Without Borders donation page and follow the instructions.
#3. If you have actual supplies or other items to donate that you would like us to take with the group, send us a message via the form below.
#4. Games and Toys! I’m calling this out separately because I’d love to take a load of toys and games for the kids in Mexico. In addition to the kids of the families we’ll be building homes for, we’re also going to visit an orphanage. They love toys. If you have toys or games that would fit well for young kids in Mexico, also send us a message via the form below.
And if you have any questions, also feel free to send us a message.
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