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JENNIFER
Guest
Hi there-we have received many emails regarding the Orphanage we helped out last year when we visited Puerto Plata. Many people ask how we found out about them! Well thank god for the computer! We were booked to stay at the Hacienda Resorts on Cofresi and we emailed the hotel and asked if there was any way someone could direct us to where we good take items such as school supplies for children. A wonderful lady named Angela Rojas wrote us back and gave us suggestions.It was great and she even had an appointment booked for one of our days to visit this Orphanage. We were greeted by the children and the Nuns of the Orphanage and we were treated royally! They showed us every room including the bathroom and also the girls sweet rooms and the school! Everyone there was so greatful and pleasant. We handed out pencils to all the girls and their smiles were worth the world to us! We felt like a million dollars just knowing we brought something they appreciated so much. We also went on the Rum Runners tour and visited two schools and distributed pencils to the kids and teachers as well.Same thrill! We loved it! So if you are wondering what to give or where to take it-Email the hotel you are staying at or when you get there-ask around! I am sure they will point you in the right direction and believe me-you will love the feeling when you have a sweet little dominican give you a smile-a hug and possibly a kiss! Visit our webpage for pics of our experience! Jennifer and Garry Steacy