We need wheels for Martin!

We have for some time been helping Martin get his taco business going.  The first week after he originally got the business going, there was major set-back when thieves broke into the taco cart.  Martin set about replacing and repairing the vandalized parts on the cart as well as the stolen cutlery and equipment. 

He then located a safe spot for the business and started to build a clientele. He was finally starting to get some traction!

Then his 23 year old Isuzu Trooper bit the dust – for the last time.  No, you don’t understand: that car was the lifeline of La Esperanza de los Niños orphanage.  It was transportation to school every day for the children, as well as to doctor’s appointments.  And errands to keep the Home going.  Besides, the government requires children’s homes to have a working vehicle – if they don’t, the consequences are serious!

Now they have to walk everywhere.  Mexicali is located in the middle of the desert, and it gets really hot there in in the summer.

In the picture you see the children and Director Martin with the now derelict vehicle.  There is no “Rainy-day Fund” to acquire a replacement. There is no reserve account in the bank.

So, that leaves it to us who care for these children and their care-takers to help come up with a solution.  Besides ignoring their plight, I see two options:

1)      Do you know someone who knows someone who can provide the Esperanza de los Niños orphanage with a working vehicle – or do you have a vehicle yourself that you can donate?

2)      If you would rather donate money, we know that a decent vehicle, years 2001-2003, may be purchased locally for US$1,800-2K.

Let’s get those wheel turning!