Pico Escondido Capital Campaign - $2.42MM
LETTER FROM THE SVP Right now, teenagers throughout Latin America and the Caribbean are hungry for change. They’ve seen their neighborhoods, cities, and entire countries ravaged by protests, corruption, war, and fragile economies. But they are not without hope. They are not giving up on their dreams. Like your children and mine, they have grown up wanting to make a difference, to become doctors and lawyers, teachers, and engineers. They want to change the world and I am wholeheartedly convinced that they will do just that.
Dan Jessup Senior Vice President, Young Life Latin America/Caribbean
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In Young Life, we believe that relationships have the power to change everything – one life, one barrio, one country, one continent. Today, Young Life leaders throughout Latin America and the Caribbean are walking alongside kids and encouraging them to keep dreaming. Our belief and our resolve have never been stronger! Thank you for believing in us and with us. Thank you for sharing in our passion to see every kid in every barrio have a life-changing encounter with Jesus.
“Never before have I experienced something like a week at camp. This changes everything!” — Camper
“Camp gives kids an opportunity to hear and respond to the gospel without distractions. There is nothing else like it.” — Young Life Leader 3
A history of VIDA JOVEN • Since 1990, Young Life has been reaching kids throughout the Dominican Republic and introducing them to Jesus Christ. • Today, our staff and volunteer leaders are building relationships with approximately 20,000 kids each year through Clubs, Campaigners, and Camp.
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A history of PICO
ESCONDIDIO •
In 1990, Young Life purchased land in Jarabacoa and started building Pico Escondido
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Since opening its doors to campers in 2003, over 25,000 kids have enjoyed the best week of their lives at Pico Escondido
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This year, Pico Escondido will serve over 3,000 kids and leaders from throughout the Dominican Republic 5
JESUS ES LA META Jesus is the Goal
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Our Vision
Create vitalized and sustainable ministry that changes lives and communities.
Our Mission
Introduce more and more kids to Christ and help them grow in their faith.
Our Goal
Go from 3,000 to 5,000 kids per year and increase capacity for support teams.
Introducing CARPINTERO
Our new dining hall, and Gavilan and Canario, two new dorms. These new buildings will give more kids the opportunity to hear about Jesus.
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PROGRESS and TIMELINE Total Campaign Budget Total Raised $1.5M
$2.42M $920K Needed
Total Remaining
$920K
Phase One I. Dining Hall, “Carpintero” UNDERWAY, ready by summer 2020
II. New Dorm, “Gavilán” Projected start date is Oct 2019, ready by summer 2020 72 new beds + infrastructure (water, sewer, electric, generator, internet, phones) **New Total Capacity = 263 (previously 191) **
Phase Two I. New Dorm, “Canario” Projected Start Date is Sept 2020, ready by summer 2021 56 new beds
II. Meeting Space, “Colibrí” Projected Start Date is Oct 2020, ready by summer 2021 Meeting Space + 12 new beds for Assigned Team housing **New Total Capacity = 331**
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ยกJuntos!
With your financial partnership, we can build a property that reflects the excellence of Christ in Latin America.
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Young Life Latin America & Caribbean | Attn: Joey Jimenez | 420 N Cascade Ave | Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Questions: Joey Jimenez | (719) 964-4016 | jjimenez@intl.younglife.org