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Experiencing the sights, sounds and people of Pushtan

This article is written by Ken Bosveld following his 2003 visit to the village in El Salvador where the Carpenteros had helped rebuild homes 18 months earlier.

BoysAbsolutely silent, staring intensely and hanging on every word from the translator, four sets of young eyes are transfixed on the six Canadian visitors.

No longer ‘boys’ though not yet teens, these four have shadowed us since our afternoon arrival in the remote community of Pushtan, El Salvador.

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GIFT GUIDE

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Whether it is an 'alternative' Christmas or birthday gift, or just to show how much you love the people of Honduras, an item from the Carpenteros' Gift Guide can truly change someone's life.

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EDUCATION FUND

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The Carpenteros' Education Fund, in memory of Shirley Vanderlaan, partners with parents to allow children in remote, impoverished communities to continue with a high school education.

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CELEBRITY DINNER

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The Spirit and Sport Christian Celebrity Dinner and Auction takes place each year on the last Thursday of September, with all proceeds supporting community development in Latin America.

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VALENTINE'S BISTRO

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The Valentine's Bistro takes place on the Saturday immediately before Feb. 14, and provides support for various community development projects and the Carpenteros' Education Fund.

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HOW YOU CAN HELP

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Once or twice a year, Carpenteros' service teams work with the local community on projects that reflect the community's needs and priorities, and benefit all community members.

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