Disaster Relief in Guatemala: How You Can Help

Natural disaster has devastated Guatemala, and the area served by Mayan Families is among the hardest hit. We need your help now more than ever before.Tropical Storm Agatha caused significant destruction with flooding and landslides, and the eruption of Volcan Pacaya spewed thick, black ash around the region. Lives have been lost, several hundred injured, homes and possessions destroyed, thousands of victims evacuated to shelters, crops washed away, and livelihoods severely impacted by the reduction in tourism.

You have probably read our reports over the last few weeks and seen stories in the news. Even though this Guatemalan crisis is no longer in the U.S. and international headlines, the disaster continues as many communities are being evacuated and hundreds of families are living in emergency shelters.Together, we can make a difference!

We are determined to help the people of the Lake Atitlan area recover and rebuild. As a friend of Mayan Families, you know our resources were spread thin even before this disaster struck. Thanks to the compassion and generosity of supporters like you, we have been able to supply many communities with food, clothing, blankets and medical attention. We are doing all we can, but the need here is very great. Even families that have not lost their homes are suffering because they have lost their jobs. Many of the villages have lost all the crops that they would sell to be able to feed their families in the coming months. Even worse-- many families have gone days without eating.

There is an incredible need for clothing, shoes, and blankets.
We need your help. Please consider supporting the Mayan Families disaster relief effort in Guatemala. There are important ways you can help by donating on our website.

$150 US Feeds a basic diet to a medium size family for a month
$35 US Large Basket of Food
$90 100 lb of Black Beans
$5 Carton of 30 Eggs
$54 Baby Formula for babies 12 months and under for 1 month
$30 Milk for infants 12 months and older for 1 month
$45 Double Mattress
$170 Bed and Mattress
$110 Wooden Table & Chairs
$110 Sink for Washing
$95/$100 Traditional Clothing
$8 Traditional Belt
$30 Leather Shoes
$5 Plastic Shoes
$6 Umbrella
$18 Extra Large Golf Style Umbrella
$115 Pila-two sided cement wash basin sink for washing
$170 Family Wardrobe
$45 100 lb bag of Corn (This makes tortillas for a family of five, 3 meals a day, for approximately two weeks)
$85 100 blocks to help rebuild.
$25 Per tin sheet for roofing.
$50 Water Filter for clean drinking water.
$160 Give a Fuel Efficient Onil Stove.$60 Give an Ecomal portable stove. school or add $90 Buy traditional clothing for a child or woman
$20 Buy a blanket
Even a small gift can make a big difference with the Mayan Families response to this urgent disaster. And if you have already given, please consider another donation. The people of the Lake Atitlan area in Guatemala are counting on you, and they have nowhere else to turn.
Small donations can make a big difference.It's your time to give hope.
To make a contribution please go to our website http://mayanfamilies.org/DonateOnlineand go