Economic
- The need - In Latin America 50-75% of family dwellings are owner built. 30% of all dwellings are made with rubbish.
- The Impact - Debt free home helps leverage families out of poverty.
Educational
- The need - A child without a home is 3 times more likely not to attend school.
- The Impact - Stable environment encourages learning and children are more likely to both attend and stay in school.
Health
- The Need - 2.5% of children under one die of exposure. Homeless children are 2x as likely to suffer from asthma, ear infections, stomach and speech problems. Moving from dirt to a concrete floor reduces reoccurring diarrhea by 43%.
- The Impact - Reduces incidence of sickness due to dirt floors and exposure. Improves overall quality of life. Funds are not going to treat sick children and keep them warm, instead they can purchase resources for school & other necessities.
Social
- The Need - Children without adequate shelter suffer more from mental health problems such as anxiety, depression and withdrawal.
- The Impact - Stabilizes emotional well-being Strengthens home life and marriage as basic issues of survival are eliminated.
Spiritual
- The Need - Families struggling to keep their children safe & dry each night, feel trapped. They find it difficult to see beyond their situation.
- The Impact - Practical demonstration of God’s love for them inspires a response to want to give back.
