The BluRein Foundation has initiated a Rural to Rural project wherein our final goal will be to develop a self-sustaining resource centre. One where people can go for the basic essentials of life and further learn lifelong skills that will give them hope for their future. Built on dreams and hope – this place will be a success. Volunteers will be the backbone to this facility.

Our small steps in the Dominican Republic have been:

In November 2006, we were able to distribute 700 lbs of health packs, baby clothing, shoes, glasses and medicine. This is when we realized that this community needs more than a hand-out they need a hand-up.

On March 26, 2007, we coordinated a Parasite and Wound Clinic. With the contributions from our local community we took 2000 lbs of clinical supplies and medication to assist five doctors as they treated many children that needed help.

November 2007 Mission in Review:
Here is how your support has helped these people.
HOME VISITS with 3 families in need:
· grandfather raising his 3 grandchildren who are HIV+
· elderly couple raising disabled son with no electricity and no plumbing
· a young couple living in a one room house with 2 kids
DAY MEDICAL CLINIC -Medical supplies for one day clinic in La Racon. Mountain village near La Colonia served over 100 villagers, mostly vitamins for both adults and children.
AVON gifts for the women in a ladies night a time of socialization and fellowship
ENTREPRENEURIAL "MICRO-LOAN" for women trying to start her own business. Paid for fridge and stove and purchased supplies for her catering business
BIBLES & RICE to Pedra Blanca a village nearby that was directly affected by the tropical storms that killed families.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (Rawdon St.Baptist Church) One glorious week with displaced families teaching them about the life of Jesus. Daily crafts and songs. Wandi was our VBS translator. A young man who self taught English. Opportunity to practice English, learn about God and do something he would never have the chance to do in the village of Los Quemados!
Rice purchase for the villagers of La Colonia $1000.00
HOME TO HOME visits with Bibles to over 300 homes
$500.00 worth of dry milk purchased for the families in need.

Spring 2008 Mission in Review:
Here is how your support has helped these people.
DAY MEDICAL CLINIC—(sponsored in part by Smokey Hollow Estates) Medical supplies for one day clinic in Ricon.
COMMUNITY BASEBALL GAME— (sponsored in part by the Lynden & Sheffield Lion's Clubs) We organized a baseball game where we also participated with the local youth. Equipment and uniforms were kindly donated by our local Lion's Club.
PROPERTY SEARCH— We continue to look for that ideal property however our facing the challenge of being international purchasers.
MEDICAL OUTREACH— We spent days in the remote mountain region giving out medical supplies, rice and milk.