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ACAF ACAF Executive Director
Jorge Villar
I was very blessed and fortunate
that after eight long years, I had
the opportunity to return to
Minnesota and North Dakota. I
Asociacion Civil Apoyo cannot express enough my deep
Familiar gratitude for this enriching and
(Civil Association Supporting memorable experience. This visit
Families) was much more than just a trip!
It has been especially significant
for me because it provided the
The Peruvian faith-based, civil opportunity to share the progress
association was created in 2005 and good things we are achieving
to administer Mission programs. in Chimbote thanks to the support of our of visiting our beloved founder, Sister
Over 80 Peruvian employees of benefactors. It was immensely satisfying Peggy. Her passion and commitment
ACAF utilize the donor funding to be able to personally thank those who to help the poor of Chimbote have
secured and managed by Friends have generously contributed to our cause been fundamental to the development
of Chimbote to combat the and to tell them how their contributions and growth of our mission through the
daily affects of poverty while are making a tangible difference in the years. Seeing and talking with her was
empowering the poor through lives of many people. a reminder of the deep and significant
roots of our work and the importance
education and transformation From the very first moment, I felt of staying true to our faith, values and
opportunities. Meeting the incredibly welcomed. Every meeting goals.
diverse needs of the poor are a and visit were a demonstration of the
dedicated staff of social workers, kindness and appreciation our friends
psychologists, teachers, attorneys, and donors have towards us in Chimbote.
lenders, construction workers, There are no words sufficient to thank
carpenters, trainers, guards and them for the warmth with which they
maintenance personnel. received me and the sincere interest they
showed in our work in Chimbote.
ACAF leaders are in the During my stay, I participated in a Friends
community each day to assess of Chimbote board meeting that was
extremely enriching. We discussed our
needs, manage employees and future plans and explored new ways to Tammy Campbell, Sister Peggy, Jorge Villar
visitors working in the programs move forward with our mission. The
and collaborate with community conversations were inspiring and full of I return to Chimbote full of hope and
leaders. The ACAF Board is a optimism, making me feel great hope renewed energy. This visit has reaffirmed
qualified group of community about the path we are charting together. my conviction that together we can
leaders and a Friends of Chimbote One of the most emotional moments of continue creating opportunities for
liaison. Friends of Chimbote my visit was the chance to reunite with the poor in Chimbote. To all those who
and ACAF staff and leaders many friends who, over the years, have make our mission possible, I extend my
interact dynamically each week remained faithful and committed to sincerest gratitude. May God enlighten
to effectively deliver Mission our cause. These individuals have been and bless you always for your generosity
programs. not only donors but also true allies in and commitment to the neediest.
our mission to serve the neediest in We will move forward, building a brighter
Chimbote. Their continuous support and future for all, with the hope and certainty
dedication are a testament to the lasting that, united, we can achieve great things.
impact of our work.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
I was so happy to have the joy and blessing Jorge Villar
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