Tragic flood in Danli, Honduras

Dear Manos Team & Friends

Our friends in Danli are in need of our help. Yesterday afternoon they had four hours of non-stop heavy rain and it devastated the area of Danli including Nueva Esperanza. They have not determined the number of of missing or dead individuals, but as you can see from the pictures several neighborhoods were affected.

I talked to our lay pastor Victor, and he said that the community is in desperate need of clothing, food, blankets, sleeping mats and shelter.

We have been working in this area in Honduras for the past 10 years and some of the people on these pictures we have known for many years. For instance, Nahum is an active member of our church and his house was destroyed. The house was in great need of repairs and after the flood they lost the little that they had.

I am hoping that we can help by raising some funds and sending it directly as soon as possible. If you want to contribute to the fund, please send your check to St. Francis by the lake (see information below). As you can imagine, timing is critical as we would like to send the money as soon as we can. The church in Danli Manos de Dios is taking a key role in helping the community. Any amount that you can send would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks so much for your help!

Patricia

St Francis by the Lake Episcopal Church

P.O. Box 2031

Canyon Lake, Texas 78133

re: Honduras Flood Relief (** very important)

Dear Manos Team and friends,

Our friends in Danli are in need of our help. Yesterday afternoon they had 4 hours non-stop of heavy rain and it devastated the area of Danli including Nueva Esperanza. They have not determined the number of missing or dead individuals, but as you can see from the pictures, the whole neighborhood was affected.

I talked to Victor (our lay pastor) this afternoon and he said that the community is in desperate need of clothing, food, blankets, sleeping mats and shelter. Apparently, they have set up a shelter in the Church of Cristo Rey and they are trying to set up a second shelter in Manos de Dios Church.

We have been working in this area in Honduras for the past 10 years and some of the people on these pictures we have known them for years. For instance, Nahum is an active member of our church and his house in destroyed. Nahum lived in this house with his six younger siblings. The house was already in need of repair and after the flood he has lost the little that he had.

I am hoping that we can help by raising some money and sending it to them as soon as possible. If you want to contribute to the fund, please send your check to St Francis by the Lake (see information below). As you can imagine, timing is critical and we would like to send the money as soon as we can. Our church in Nueva Esperanza is taking a key role helping the community. Any amount that you can send will be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much for your help.

St Francis by the Lake Episcopal Church