Donating to Colombia

LA_MONA says on Jul 19, 2007, 09:21:

You don't mind the cost of sending it?

I know a lady in Pereira who would love it...

Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin

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NataliaV says on Jul 19, 2007, 09:36:

My mom too has four industrial sewing machines and I cannot give them away here in the US. No one wants them. We even tried to give them to a shop. I did search the internet awhile back and found one organization that took them, but cannot think of the name. I would try that and see if you can find it. We do not want to pay for shipping as these things are very heavy. Good luck, we may end up giving them to Purple Heart or Am-Vets if they will take them.

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analyzethis1 says on Jul 19, 2007, 09:51:

Well, I was hoping that whoever wanted it would pay for the shipping. I imagine it would be very costly for me to incur the shipping charges. But, then again, I'm desperate to get rid of it all. The longer it sits around, the more it depreciates.

NataliaV, yes pls. let me know the name and I will inform you as well if I find anything out. I'll try Purple Heart or Am-Vets (they are in the States, no?)

La_Mona, can you send me a pm with the location in Pereira so I can price out how much it will cost me to send them all there? Thx.

There are two kinds of gratitude: The sudden kind we feel for what we receive, and the larger kind we feel for what we give. E.A. Robinson

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DavidM says on Jul 19, 2007, 10:16:

There are a lot of Training Centers and Universities in Soacha and other areas that would probably be happy to have the sewing machines. My Fiance is a professional seamstress/Artist (she already has three machines) and resides in Soacha. I will speak to her tonight about this. Maybe she knows of a
place that is willing to pay the shipping.

Ps. Nicaragua and El Salvador are places of greater need, and your charity would be greatly appreciated by such a poor people.

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analyzethis1 says on Jul 19, 2007, 10:46:

Thanks DavidM. I will google the other countries and get some contacts but I would prefer to send all these things through people I can trust and, hopefully, the recipients will utilize these machines for their livelihood. Nevertheless, I'm sure my mom will be watching over her prize possessions wherever they end up in the world.

There are two kinds of gratitude: The sudden kind we feel for what we receive, and the larger kind we feel for what we give. E.A. Robinson

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billyb says on Jul 19, 2007, 11:13:

Maybe if you get a reputable charity that wants them, they could talk to the airlines (shipping cos) to see if they would donate the shipping.

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LA_MONA says on Jul 19, 2007, 11:18:

GIB good option, I like

Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin

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scotty says on Jul 19, 2007, 14:26:

yea that would be a great idea to get those machines to Colombia. shipping will be the problem and getting them into the right hands .

Get Rhythm, when you got the blues. Johnny Cash

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Flynn27 says on Jul 19, 2007, 14:42:

Contact Colombia Progresa at www.colombiaprogresa.org . It's a charitable organization which helps the poor of Colombia.

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Flynn27 says on Jul 20, 2007, 07:05:

Regarding Colombia Progresa - It is reputable. I don't know if they take items such as sewing machines. However, I am close friends with a board member who leads the efforts in the Washington, D.C. office of Colombia Progresa. I will stand behind this organization.

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adrimm says on Jul 20, 2007, 07:49:

There is a a group that is supported by some nuns somewhere in Bogota where they teach single moms from displaced families how to sew for industry.

. I'll see what I can find out for you.

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adrimm says on Jul 20, 2007, 07:50:

..woops I see GIB has found one (dunno if it is the same).

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Flynn27 says on Jul 20, 2007, 08:32:

I emailed my friend and asked if they take items such as sewing machines. I'll let you know.

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Flynn27 says on Jul 20, 2007, 08:34:

GIB - your organization sounds good. Always trust Catholic nuns. Another idea is to contact Catholic Charities.

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adrimm says on Jul 20, 2007, 23:28:

Nope it's a different group..

The group I know of is the Fundacion Miquelina, that is run by "Las Adoratrices". They've managed to partner with vendor of outdoor sports gear and use the factory as a training ground and starter place for single mothers who don't have employable skills.

links:

http://www.paramo.co.uk/en-gb/aboutus/manufacturing.php
http://www.miquelina.com/

It looks like a very well established program.

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