COVID-19 has impacted so many in 2020, and that is certainly the case for our friends in La Romana, Dominican Republic. Be a blessing this Christmas by helping to support those who work in the ministries we have partnered with for over 30 years – the Joe Hartman School, Mision Maranatha and the Good Samaritan Hospital. 100% of every donation will go toward blessing the dedicated and selfless staff who serve at these mission partners - teachers, interpreters, cooks, bus driver

The president of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader Corona, publicly thanked the Good Samaritan Hospital for their nationwide efforts to help the most vulnerable. This special recognition event, held in the city of San Francisco de Macoris, included Good Samaritan Hospital Administrative Director Moises Sifren, Financial Manager Leslie de la Rosa, and Medical Director Dr. Franklin Bido. President Abinader thanked the Good Samaritan Hospital and their international partners

Schools in the Dominican Republic began the 2020-2021 school year in early November, once again turning to virtual learning as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. The dedicated teachers and staff at the school will be using a combination of Google Classroom, WhatsApp, and printed copies for students without access to a computer, tablet, or cell phone. In addition, the Dominican Department of Education established the use of local television stations to provide lessons to student