Daily Penance
There is a correction, lost somewhere in translation, that Mr. Maravilla is 59 years old and not 70. I am sure the 15 years of suffering he has endured has felt like an eternity compared to the 11 years I was … Continued
Medical Lip Syncing
Medical Lip Syncing, just as I expected. We, here in the U.S. are truly blessed to live where we have a health care system that does not discriminate because of our net worth. Unfortunately, there are many places in the world … Continued
Mr. Maravilla’s Homily
Today is Sunday, and I didn’t go to Mass (church). I am glad I didn’t. The service would have been in Spanish, and while I can usually follow along and know what part of the Mass it is since the Catholic … Continued
Freedom in El Salvador
“There is a saying in El Salvador: The wealthy have the freedom to live, and the poor have the freedom to die.” What are your feet or legs worth? How about your back? What is the ability to be able … Continued
My Problems Seem So Small
“Sometimes it is difficult and hard when you see and become aware of other people’s problems.”
A Bed For Josue
Josue and his mother, Maria, came to our Foundation looking for help to find a bed for Josue. He suffers with leukemia; enduring a week of chemo in the hospital and a week at home recovering. This is very hard on him, and he needs a place … Continued
Praying For a Miracle
“Sometimes, It Takes More Than Prayers…” This is a recurring theme that I have often used when encountering frustration by the lack of an apparent solution, or its expediency, or the lack of attention by others to an issue that … Continued
Children’s Day Celebration
BUILDING COMMUNITY Children’s Day Celebration What better way to celebrate than with a clown and piñata party at the Foundation!
Feels Like Dancing
AS SEEN IN: IOWA LIVING MAGAZINE One Man Trades His Cars Into Casas For Others
The Houses That Ruth Built
“From that day forward, I was haunted by the thought of this precious little baby growing up and trying to survive in the conditions that surrounded us that day.”
Foundation Addition Progress
More pictures of the shower, laundry, and bathroom addition for the homeless.
Partnering For Women
Friends From Iowa Foundation was invited to a meeting at the Berlin city hall to be included in discussions with the women’s resource office.
Diana: In Her Own Words
“It is important to know that in spite of everything, you have to LIVE; you need to go BEYOND.” Diana explains in her own words what it means for her to be able to undergo surgery that will help her to sit … Continued
Rosita: Medical Miracle
“There are no words to describe the feeling of being able to be a part of helping change a life.” YOU Too Can Make A Difference.
Corn Delivery
Thank you to our friends at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Waukee, Iowa for their generous corn donation and choosing to partner with Friends From Iowa Foundation! Together, we were able to provide a corn delivery for the families our … Continued
It’s the Little Things…
“One doesn’t need to have grandiose ideas and plans, it is more often than not, that the biggest impact to help change and make a difference in someone’s life comes from the little things.” Once when presenting to a church youth group about … Continued
Construction Update
Pictures of the progress made to the Foundation’s bathroom addition. STORM DAMAGE… ACT FAST… IN PROGRESS…
God’s Not So Subtle Humor
One of the many recurring themes encountered on each visit to the Berlin area of El Salvador is homelessness. Many women, men, children, and often times, whole families wandering around aimlessly with distress and despair. Upon first glance, you notice their … Continued
Diana’s Journey
“I love going to the beach, but the first thing I am going to do when I am able is to go to my church and have a Mass of thanksgiving.”
YOU Can Make A Difference
Thanks to a generous donation from a Waukee, Iowa couple, the Friends From Iowa Foundation was able to help facilitate their gift of two computers to some very deserving individuals: Diana and Otila and her family. Diana is recovering from a horrible accident … Continued
It’s About The People…
Meet our Founder and President, Jerry Burger: