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Who we are
What do we do?
We collect donations, pack them in boxes with essential items such as non-perishable food, clothing, toiletries, medicines, vitamins and small toys to send to help people in need in Colombia, Venezuela, Cuba and the Philippines.
Our main goal is to make the Word of God available to the whole world and to fulfill the command given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19, to go and make disciples of all nations. This is why the most important items included in the boxes are the New Testaments.
Our history
We had been praying for a place where God would want us to serve. We first joined Gideons International. It is a group of people (men and their wives) who distribute free Bibles around the world, serving together to reach people with the Good News of Jesus through personal witness and the distribution of God's Word in approximately 200 nations.
We then shared an idea of collecting donations and sending them to other countries with three Christian groups we attended Bible classes with. After sharing our hearts and desire to share what God has given us, suddenly our cars were full of donations and a group of friends offered to help us pack them. They opened their home and dedicated all their time to help us make it possible. God showed us the powerful way Christians grow through small groups working for shared goals and common causes.
And so, Un Granito de Alegría was born. We started in November 2022 by sending 5 small boxes and our last shipment in July 2024 was 22 medium and large boxes. Throughout the growth of our foundation, God has made it possible to give us his support through several churches in the state of Florida. Recently, God also gave us the opportunity to join forces with a church in Houston, Texas, from where we have already begun to send our help.
Meet Our Team
Jairo y Marcela Vives
They live in the State of Florida, United States.
Jairo
He works as a Construction Project Manager and has been a Discipleship teacher since 2020. Jairo studied Biblical discipleship at Kansas City Baptist Temple in 1993.
Jairo wants to reach people by sending the word of God to the world, because of the joy and love he has in Christ. "When you see that day approaching" Hebrews 10:25.
She enjoys traveling and spending time with her family. Studying the Bible is her favorite hobby.
Marcela
Marcela started working full-time for the foundation in July 2024. She is an Interior Designer by profession and has been a full-time mother for 28 years.
Throughout her life, God has placed in her heart the joy of giving and serving. She feels every day that God gives us everything and much more, and how can we not share it?
What she likes most is helping others, traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Some of his favorite verses are Colossians 3:23: “Whatever you do, work heartily, as working for the Lord and not for men,” and Philippians 4:13: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
Javier y Adriana Vives
They live in the State of Texas, United States.
Javier
He is one of the Youth Leaders at his church, where he also leads the Discipleship program, and serves as a deacon. He enjoys teaching from the Word of God and encourages others to teach others.
At the heart of his commitment to God is the urgency to share the Word and tell the world about the “Good News” of Jesus Christ. He also believes what the Bible says in Matthew 5:14-16 about those who are in Christ, that we are the “Light of the World” and are called to shine in this world.
He is a Mechanical Engineer by profession and enjoys spending time with his family and enjoys playing drums in church.
Adriana
She is one of the elementary school teachers at her church where she also serves as a Deacon. She enjoys serving and helping others. She believes that Acts 20:35 teaches well what our motivation should be to serve others “…It is better to give than to receive.” She and her husband began working with Un Granito de Alegría in 2023.
She is a full-time mother and actively collaborates in events at her children's school.
She is a Dentist with a specialization in Orthodontics by profession, she likes to cook, travel and spend time with her family.
Missions
We firmly believe that with your help and collaboration as missionaries serving in remote areas, we can bring the kingdom of God and reach souls for Christ.
Our Missionaries, Sponsors and Churches are located in:
USA: Jacksonville Florida, Houston Texas
Other countries: Colombia, Venezuela, Cuba and the Philippines
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