Serving the Community
Event distributing 77 bags of food to the most needed in a community club in Barrio La Hispaniola
From Tribulation to Restoration
We help families in the Dominican Republic with medical supplies, therapy centers, and community support to restore dignity and health to those in need.
Our Story
Our organization was founded in 2005 by Alex Benjamin, beginning with a mission to support education in Haiti. We partnered with schools in Tabarre and Mirebalais, providing essential resources and care for the children there. After years of service and meaningful impact, circumstances shifted, and we made the difficult decision to conclude our work in Haiti.
In 2018, I, Jeanette Pepin-Benjamin, traveled to the Dominican Republic to commemorate what would have been my mother Julia Mercedes de León Compres's 100th birthday. Although she had passed away many years earlier, I wanted to honor her legacy of compassion and generosity. To celebrate her life, I prepared 100 bags of food, each filled with a variety of essential items, and distributed them in Los Pilones, the community in Guauci (Moca) where my mother grew up.
That experience reignited my passion to serve others. Soon after, we began sending wheelchairs, food, adult diapers, medicine, and nutritional supplements to those in need. What began as a single act of remembrance has grown into a continuing mission to make a difference in Moca and the surrounding areas.
What we focus on
- - Medical and therapy supplies
- - Mobility and assistive equipment (walkers, wheelchairs, braces)
- - Community‑based therapy support and caregiver training
- - Partnership‑led projects that strengthen local capacity
Volunteers
Alex Benjamin
Founder
Jeanette Pepin-Benjamin
Co-Founder
Deonisa Salcedo
Jose Luis Batista
Gabriela Valentin Rodriguez
Ramon Valdez Fernandez
Patricia Taveras
Alexa Paulino
Adry Nunez
Tomas Santos
Jahaira Ferreiras
Jose Ramon (Jay)
What we value
Dignity
We honor every person’s worth by providing care that restores independence and supports daily life.
Partnership
We work through local clinics, churches, and leaders to deliver help that lasts and strengthens communities.
Stewardship
We steward resources with care—matching real needs to practical solutions and measuring impact.
Dominican Republic
We support families and local partners across the Dominican Republic with practical care—therapy supplies, mobility equipment, and training that improves daily life.
Coming soon
What we are currently working on
Rehabilitation Center for the Elderly and Disabled (Moca & Surrounding Areas)
In Moca, many older adults and residents living with disabilities lack access to rehabilitation, physical therapy, and adequate medical support. Families do their best, but specialized care is urgently needed.
- On-site rehabilitation services — A welcoming center staffed by trained professionals to help individuals regain mobility, independence, and dignity.
- In-home physical therapy — Personalized care for those unable to travel, delivered in the safety of their homes.
- Family support and education — Practical coaching and tools for caregivers.
- Long-term rehabilitation center — Extended recovery care for patients with ongoing therapy needs.
- Morning activities for older adults — Social connection, arts and crafts, and music-based exercise that supports body and mind.
We are currently identifying a centrally accessible location. Total project cost will be shared in the full proposal; we are registered as a 501(c)(3) in the United States (Florida and New York) and as an NGO in the Dominican Republic.
Collaborating with the Leaders of the City
At the Governors office with the governor of Moca, Patricia Salcedo whom we have collaborated with to distribute food and other items needed for the community.
Clinic Partnership
Partnering with a local clinic, we placed mobility devices with families vetted by community leaders for the greatest impact.
United States
We coordinate stateside support—logistics, donations, and outreach— to resource our partners and families on the ground.
Supply Drives
Community-led drives gather therapy supplies and mobility equipment that get placed with families in need.
Volunteer Teams
Skilled volunteers help sort, repair, and prepare donations—ensuring every item is ready for use.
Helping One Another
Visited an orphanage for disabled children.
Giving
Your support helps families in the Dominican Republic heal, grow, and regain dignity. There are many ways to get involved—choose what fits your passion and resources.