Projects - Under Construction

This is a high priority project for the community and the Project Ruth facilities.

Reliable water is an on-going issue in La Florida. Upgrading the water system is critical, the water lines have been replaced and when the water from outside the community is available the water flows to each and every resident in La Florida. This project will address the water source issue.

A flexible water line will be installed at a collection point in the river and run up to the community water storage tank with an in-line water pump. In addition we will install a large pre-fabricated, plastic molded water tank closer to the community. As long as there is water flowing in the river the residents will have water available to there homes.

Estimated cost for materials is $3500.

Thank you for your support! What a great Christmas present for the community we serve. A gift that will be appreciated every day.

There is an immediate need to raise funds to replace and repair the water lines that serve the community.

The water lines are broken, yet again, and the residents have to make several trips each week to the river. It is roughly a one mile walk in each direction down and up the steep, rutted road. This is done  predominately by the women while the men work in the fields from sunrise to sunset.

Estimated cost for materials is $850.

Rent a local building for a community market/grocery store. The building is large enough that we will setup a kitchen to prepare school lunches, store donated food and other items and in the future install washing machines so the families will no longer need to walk down to the river to wash their laundry.

Rent, $250/month

Estimated cost for materials to setup the kitchen is $3,000

Washing machines are $750 each

Completion of wiring the upstairs dormitory for lights, outlets, and ceiling fans. Provide electric service to the converted house. Install ceiling and wall fans in the church/community center. 

We are scheduling a construction trip for 4 - 6 workers to wire the building.

Dates are flexible.

Estimated cost for materials is $3,500.

This is a suggested 4-6 day trip, not including travel days.

Provide a reliable internet connection at the facilities for remote learning and security.

Estimated cost for equipment is $750 and $55 per month for service.

A separate fund for building maintenance and upkeep. Installation of roof gutters and water run-off collection. Paint to keep the buildings looking fresh and clean.

This project would be ideal for ongoing mission trip activities.

Enclose the Project Ruth facilities with a cement and metal fence and provide controlled, secure access to the property.

There is currently no estimated cost for this project.

This project would be ideal for ongoing mission trip activities. 

Construct a storage shed for landscaping equipment and items best stored, and secured outside.

Estimated cost for materials is $2200.

This is a suggested 4-6 day trip, not including travel days.

Purchase property adjacent to the current Project Ruth facilities for a playground. Construction of a covered basketball/pickle ball court, safe activity area for the children, soccer/baseball field.

There is currently no estimated cost for this project.

This project would be ideal for ongoing mission trip activities. 

We have been offered the opportunity to purchase a large parcel of property adjacent to our current facilities. This property will be used to benefit the community in several ways. Grow crops and produce for consumption and market, future building expansion, playground, and more.

Cost is $17,500.