CONSTRUCTION VOLUNTEERS INC

Description

Roatan is an island of Honduras facing difficult conditions including high levels of poverty, lack of civil services, poor healthcare, and other problems associated with underdeveloped areas. Learning of these problems, Vince, a professional carpenter, wanted to travel to the island to use his skills for the people of the island. A group of 15 volunteers traveled to Roatan in 2008 and rehabilitated a house for a poor family. This was the first introduction to the island where they learned about the difficult conditions, about the logistics of working on the island, and most importantly made personal connections with the community. This inspired the volunteers to return. Since then, volunteers have returned to Roatan regularly to work alongside the people living in the communities within La Colonia. Together, they have completed many community projects and have established trusting, endearing relationships. In 2015, Construction Volunteers (CV) was granted 501(c)3 status as a nonprofit, charitable organization, making contributions tax-deductible in accordance with IRS guidelines. Construction Volunteers is the result of the interaction over many years of its volunteers and the people of Roatan. Collaborative efforts have taught CV how to best work for the community of the island. CV looks forward to continuing this special relationship.