Our Mission
As followers of Jesus Christ, we are seeking to collaborate with other charitable organizations to provide a better quality of life for those less fortunate than us. Our desire is to help erase the boundaries that exist between like-minded organizations and build sustainable relationships with them to make the basic necessities of food, clean water, shelter, education, and health accessible to everyone.
What We're Doing
Foundation History
How it all started and where we are headed
Hand in Hands Foundation Dominican Republic was founded in early 2015. The founders were able to establish strong partnerships in the Dominican Republic in the three years they resided there. Much groundwork was done to empower individuals, and communities. Some of the initiatives included medical and dental access and treatment through team efforts. In tandem with our Canadian partners in the Dominican there was also construction of homes and furniture. Moreover, opportunities were taken to teach skills that will advance individuals to become leaders in their communities/professions and earn higher incomes to support themselves and their families. As we continue to seek opportunities with our Dominican Republic partners, we are also setting our sights on expansion. In August 2020, we added the country of Costa Rica under our hand in Hands umbrella. Working alongside local partners, we will have the opportunity to work in schools and very poor neighbourhoods.
Our Founder
Our members
We'd like to introduce our entire team of board members and volunteers who are passionate about making the world a better place. They're the people answering your emails, the people organizing events and volunteer projects, and the people you'll love working with.
Kari Elliott
Melissa Pavicic
Alma McKay
Darryl Elliott
Wendy Gilholm