I am needing a significant increase in monthly support in order to cover this new season in Brazil. Because our staff members each bear their own costs, Shores is able to focus on covering the expenses of our girls who are leaving prostitution and starting life over. Therefore, all staff have the responsibility of developing their own partnerships to sustain their work with the ministry. This gives individuals stateside the opportunity to co-labor with the vision of a specific team member. Since as Americans, we cannot legally work for pay in Brazil, I am fully funded by partnerships. This support covers my housing, food, travel, ministry and medical expenses.
Knowing that my basic needs are being covered enables me to focus fully on the women and children I am in Brazil to serve. The peace of mind your support provides is the greatest gift to me. None of this would be possible without your giving, and I hope you know that you also then harvest with us in Recife. All donations are tax deductible through Modern Day.
Until now, I have held jobs while stateside in conjunction with fundraising to cover my time overseas. My US employment has been incredible preparation for Brazil (and vice versa). I have been blessed to hold a patient advocacy position in social services, and work as a floor staff in a Philadelphia area safe house. These jobs were a large part of proving my qualification for long-term entrance into Brazil. However as I was just issued a new visa, I will no longer be spending 6 months a year in the states and will need to be sustained fully through sponsorships. This visa is a huge victory. After 3 years of perseverance and working with the consulate, I can finally return to Brazil for up to 5 years.