“A New Beginning with a Bed and a Stove”

About the Cause

Posted by Centro de Desarrollo Integral Jesús es mi Capitán in Dominican Republic on 03/10/2026

Dignora is a mother, a wife, and the heart of her home. Every morning she wakes up hoping her phone will ring and a family will call her to clean. She doesn't have a steady job; her income depends on the days she manages to find a house to work in. There are good weeks, but there are also days when the silence of the phone weighs more than the exhaustion. Her husband works in construction, but only when an opportunity arises. Construction doesn't always offer consistent work, and when there's no job, there's no income. The little they manage to scrape together barely covers the rent and puts food on the table. The three of them live in their small space: Dignora, her husband, and their daughter. Out of necessity, they share a single bed. It's not for comfort, but because they have no other choice. Every night they arrange their bodies as best they can, trying to rest so they can start again the next day with the same struggle and the same hope. Today they don't ask for luxuries. They don't dream of grand things. They just need a bed where their daughter can sleep comfortably and a stove that allows them to prepare their meals safely and with dignity. Small things that are commonplace for many, but for this family mean rest, warmth, and a chance to live more peacefully. With a little support, we can transform their nights and ease their daily burden. Because everyone deserves a good night's sleep and a warm home.