Construction and Rebuilding Needs
There are many of you who have actually been on the ground here in Chile or know first-hand of the work through others or your church. Many of you have invested faithfully in the various projects over our history and have expressed a desire to help more specifically the churches and projects they are familiar with. For those people, we have created designated accounts where you can donate to help rebuild from the damage sustained.
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Lautaro post quake Walls down in El Monte
Two couples associated directly with the ministry are currently living with friends after the apartment complex they were living in was destroyed. We have many church members whom have also been displaced that need assistance
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The apartment of IAM missionary candidates and office personel
We are also going to need to rebuild the security fences/walls that have fallen down around five of the IberoAmerican Church properties in the area to ensure the safe keeping of these properties during this time and into the future. The churches of Libertad, El Faro/House of Hope, El Encuentro, San Luis and Los Heroes are all in need of repair.
The church property in Lautaro located approximately 3 hours by car from Concepcion has also been heavily damaged and in need of immediate repair.
Project Needs
Property Security: $20,000 (Libertad $7k / El Faro $2k / El Encuentro $8k / San Luis $2k / $1k various)
Home Help: $10,000
Lautaro Reconstruct: $5,000 - $10,000
NOTE: All proceeds raised above the stated amounts will be used in other areas of related Chile earthquake needs only. Our desire is to help as many people in Chile as possible with the funds donated.
All donations to IberoAmerican Ministries are tax-deductable.
You can donate online through PayPal which gives us immediate access to the donation or mail your check or money order to the home office at this address specific for this work only. Mail to:
IAM – Chile Relief
P. O. Box 1493
Monroe, WA 98272
If you choose to mail a check please use the project designation names above in the note line of your check and write Chile Relief on the outside of your envelope.
On The Ground Help We are now prepared to receive teams to work specifically on earthquake related projects. Right now we would like to focus teams in Iloca to help with the cleanup and rebuilding.
WARNING: This type of trip will require the ability to adapt to rough living conditions. Team members will need to bring sleeping bags, tents, and air mattresses to meet their housing needs. We are also approaching the time of year where rain may play a part in our weather patterns in this area.
If your church or organization is interested in putting together a team to assist us on the ground in Chile please contact David Dwyer at ddchile@gmail. If you are an individual who is interested in coming you can also contact David for available times and the possibility of joining other teams.