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Home Builds

Better Home Better Life

Before

72
Homes built

After 42
The Better House Better Life program has What we have realized through this work Homes built by visitor groups
been the backbone of our community is that the investment of the homes is $7,086
development work the past four years. The about 1/2 of the benefit the community is Cost per home
premise of the program is simple, in order receiving in terms of long term investment $510,227
for people to flourish they need a safe and and social return on investment. Listed are Total investment
secure home. some exciting data points that show the $462,746
The success of the program is a result of success of this program the last four years! Increase in land values
close collaboration between visitor’s groups This work is possible by the collaboration (after homes are built)
and the ACAF staff. Families are identified of so many people. What makes FoC and $16,346
through ACAF’s professional social work ACAF exceptional is that it is never just Per year savings for families in
team and receive consistent support from about the house. ACAF, our team in Peru, health costs for clean/safe homes
the learning center, daycare, common is working the entire year to make this $1,038,357
kitchen, psychological/social support program possible. Total Social Return on Investment
services, leadership training, in addition to (Home Costs+Land Value Increase+
the physical home itself. All of this is built Savings on Health Costs for 4 years)
on our faith, the rock of our work!

Update

Container Project - Connie Altringer (FoC Board Member)

Blessed! With the generosity of our amazing donors, we were able to send TWO shipping
containers to Peru in 2024! Imagine the impact and blessings on the lives of our Peruvian friends!
The FIRST Container
Originated in Fargo, ND, arrived in Peru early October. Contents included kitchen items, school
supplies, blankets, quilts, sewing supplies and clothing. The equipment for the amazing water
project also made the long journey to Peru on the container. Thank You

The SECOND Container Donors!
Originated in Shakopee, MN, arrived early November. Imagine the blessing
of receiving two containers in one year! This container included wheelchairs,
crutches, walkers, canes, diapers, clothing, eyeglasses, sewing machines and
supplies, school supplies, Baby Bundles, School in a Bag, and Home in a Box. A
used skidsteer was also generously donated and was shipped to assist with home
building and many other labor-intensive projects.
With these generous donations, we see another example of our mission becoming
reality 'working in solidarity to transform lives and communities by feeding,
building, educating, innovating and healing so that together we flourish'!
If you would like to contribute to our 2025 containers, please visit the Friends of Chimbote website and click on How You Can
Help or contact Connie Altringer directly at connie.altringer@outlook.com.

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