HELPING HAND-OCT2011-JUAN ORTIZ

HELPING HAND RECIPIENT:   Juan Ortiz is a 40 year old man living in Choluteca, Honduras.  At age 14 Juan was accidentally stuck by a bullet in his home while his father was cleaning a gun that he thought was empty. The tragic accident left Juan paralyzed and in a wheelchair. Juan is involved in a Honduran Association and additional programs that reach out to the people of Honduras to provide for his needs but Juan still needs additional income.

HELPING HAND NEED:  Juan is skilled at appliance repairs but has struggled to make it a full time career because he lacked the tools necessary to do the repairs. Juan just needed a little help acquiring the tools necessary to keep steady work and we were happy to help. Juan was given many tools including value tester, seal burners, etc. to make his work profitable and consistent.

THOUGHTS FROM JUAN: “For me it is so important to have all this tools because this is the only way that I can support myself and help my mother out. This is a gift you have given me, to know that my mother and I will have everything we need. God bless all of you”