Live2Serve Benefit Dinner to Benefit Dominican Republic Communities
LeMay Family Goodworks is excited to support the upcoming Annual Live2Serve Benefit Dinner and Auction as a Platinum sponsor! Proceeds from the evening support Live2Serve’s mission to establish a much-needed birthing center that will serve the Haitian and Dominican people in the San Pedro de Macoris region of the Dominican Republic.
The event will be held on October 21st from 5 to 8 p.m. at Portsmouth Christian Academy in Dover, NH. Attendees will hear from guest speakers who have lived and served in the San Pedro de Macoris area and learn about the inspiration behind Live2Serve’s passion. There will also be a live auction, silent auction, raffles, and more—with prizes up for grabs like a Maine lakehouse getaway and Blackstone Grill! Find details and tickets today and enjoy a memorable Saturday night out for a cause.
Although Live2Serve is located in Dover, they are conducting crucial projects in the Dominican Republic to improve the lives of the country’s underserved populations. Read on to learn more about their work.
About Live2Serve
Live2Serve is a non-denominational, faith-based New Hampshire nonprofit made up of 100% volunteers dedicated to using all of their talents and resources to honor God and serve Haitian and Dominican people in the Dominican Republic. Their programs revolve around:
Supporting mothers in vital prenatal care
Empowering women to lead sustainable businesses
Building up local churches to provide resources to their communities
Maternal Care Project
Currently, one of Live2Serve’s priorities is building a birthing center in the San Pedro de Macoris area. This facility will provide maternal health services and reduce childbirth risks to underserved populations.
According to Live2Serve, neonatal and infant mortality rates for Haitians are among the highest in the western hemisphere. Approximately 56% of women who die in the Dominican Republic due to complications related to pregnancy or childbirth are Haitian immigrants.
The birthing center will ideally be established near a local San Pedro hospital and will sponsor expecting mothers through their pregnancy, labor, and delivery. While Live2Serve currently needs support for one-time costs, monthly sponsorships will be key to running the facility once established.
Learn more and support the project.
Work to Wellness Project
Live2Serve aims to support women working to provide for themselves and their children with sustainable opportunities to generate income through their Work to Wellness project.
The organization reports that more than 35% of homes in the Dominican Republic are single-parent families, and of those, 90% are women. Many of these women are unable to secure legal employment, forcing them into horrible working conditions to survive.
Live2Serve partners with local community churches to identify and work with women who already have a business or are ready to launch one. An initial investment in a business opportunity empowers women to establish or maintain their businesses, which range from cooking to clothing and sewing and beyond. These women-led ventures make a positive, long-term impact on their local communities.
Learn more and support the project.
Support for Communities
In addition to the above projects, Live2Serve conducts food distribution, construction projects, education support, and the distribution of essential goods like clothing.
Live2Serve notes that among the Dominican Republic’s population of more than 10 million, over 40% live in poverty, and over 10% live in extreme poverty—which includes approximately 800,000 Haitian migrants. Since many Haitian migrants are unable to obtain working papers, they must work low-paying, unskilled jobs.
Learn more and support these community projects.
Support Live2Serve’s Dominican Republic Projects
Live2Serve continues to work to help ensure members of the Dominican Republic’s San Pedro de Macoris region have the necessary support to live safe, healthy, productive lives. These programs rely on consistent support from generous donors and sponsors.
If you’d like to contribute to their mission, donate here today! Or if you’re interested in hands-on involvement, contact Live2Serve to learn more about their upcoming mission trips.
And remember to follow them on Instagram @live2serve2live or on Facebook to keep up with their latest events and efforts!