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A cascade of small choices became a lifeline for families in Guatemala. James Ronaldo Meyer was raised in Wisconsin and he turned a childhood lesson about wasting water into a mission to build safe homes for families in Guatemala. From simple birthday gifts, school assemblies and a fundraiser to duct-taped his principal-- James’ story shows how local generosity can scale into lasting change. Along the way, we explore what it means to see Jesus in the poor and to trust that faith and persistence can open doors.
James took his first trip to Guatemala at age ten, seeing extreme poverty—leaking roofs and floors made of mud. Now he’s building homes with strong walls, solid doors, with dignity, and safety. He shares about the power of community groups like Rotary, Knights of Columbus, 4‑H, and parish families. Returning in 2023, James met Fidelia, who had lost her sight yet filled the room with thanks for a home that changed her days. He also honors his grandmother, Diane, whose memorial gifts now shelter another family.
James experienced major challenges to fundraising, but you’ll hear practical fundraising insights. Most of all, his adoption story that started this amazing journey of generosity. If you’ve ever wondered how your own circle could fund a home, this conversation will give you both the why and the how.
We celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month as we help keep the momentum going: visit foodforthepoor.org/together, subscribe for more stories, and share this episode with someone who loves turning small acts into big change... To donate and learn more;
www.foodforthepoor.org/together
www.foodforthepoor.org/juntos
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A cascade of small choices became a lifeline for families in Guatemala. James Ronaldo Meyer was raised in Wisconsin and he turned a childhood lesson about wasting water into a mission to build safe homes for families in Guatemala. From simple birthday gifts, school assemblies and a fundraiser to duct-taped his principal-- James’ story shows how local generosity can scale into lasting change. Along the way, we explore what it means to see Jesus in the poor and to trust that faith and persistence can open doors.
James took his first trip to Guatemala at age ten, seeing extreme poverty—leaking roofs and floors made of mud. Now he’s building homes with strong walls, solid doors, with dignity, and safety. He shares about the power of community groups like Rotary, Knights of Columbus, 4‑H, and parish families. Returning in 2023, James met Fidelia, who had lost her sight yet filled the room with thanks for a home that changed her days. He also honors his grandmother, Diane, whose memorial gifts now shelter another family.
James experienced major challenges to fundraising, but you’ll hear practical fundraising insights. Most of all, his adoption story that started this amazing journey of generosity. If you’ve ever wondered how your own circle could fund a home, this conversation will give you both the why and the how.
We celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month as we help keep the momentum going: visit foodforthepoor.org/together, subscribe for more stories, and share this episode with someone who loves turning small acts into big change... To donate and learn more;
www.foodforthepoor.org/together
www.foodforthepoor.org/juntos
“Sharing God’s Love in Guatemala” project - @sharinggodsloveinguatemala
Beyond The Plate is a podcast by international charity, Food For The Poor
Sign-up for our Best Bite and get exclusive access to our podcast, including food recipes from the 15 countries Food For The Poor serves, giveaways, e-books, and more. Click to join our Best Bite: https://bit.ly/BTP-bestbite
Instagram: @Beyondtheplate.podcast
TikTok: @Beyondtheplate.podcast
Youtube: Food for the Poor Beyond the Plate