+ OUR MISSION
  • Encourage volunteers in the United States and Central American Countries to collect humanitarian aid for distribution.
  • Foster positive relationships between the United States and Central American countries.
  • Collect and Distribute donated items, including medical equipment, medical supplies, clothing, etc., from North America.
  • Work with current non profits that collect and make available humanitarian aid materials to volunteer missionaries.

Purdue University and Grove City College Provide Medical Clinics and Light Construction/Painting Projects in Rural Communities – January Success!

January 20th, 2012

Half of the Purdue Group after finishing ceiling project at the Las Lajas school in Pespire

Grove City Group together after a long day of work

Ambulance Donation on its Way!

October 5th, 2011

The Warwick Ambulance Association has donated a 2003 ambulance to be sent to Honduras through Central American Relief Efforts. Thanks to generous donors, the money for the shipping cost has been raised!

Donated Ambulance

CARE Golf Outing Winners Sponsor a Dentist and English Classes for Kids

September 26th, 2011

This years first place winners for the CARE golf tournament are the named sponsors for a Dentist to visit schools in rural communities, and the second place winners are the named sponsors for English classes in Pespire for students.

First place winners: Mark Randall, Scott Scheffey, Tom Stonerook, Dennis Revell

Second place: Dan O’donnell, Frank Innacola, Mike Steinbecker, and John Peters

First Prize Winners

Second Prize Winners

Successful Water Project in San Marcos Medical Clinic

September 1st, 2011

The water system that the August 2011 group helped install in the medical clinic in San Marcos de Colon was a huge success!

Very good water pressure

Digging the trench for the pipes - not an easy job

August Group Takes on Renovation Project

August 2nd, 2011

A group of 9 travelers will head to the southern region of Honduras on August 5th. The group will take on a renovation project in a school in Pespire. The school has been offered 15 computers by the government if they are able to renovate a room to make it sufficient to house computers. Central American Relief Efforts has agreed to fund the project so that the school can take advantage of this opportunity. The group will also paint two schools and give eye screening and dental hygiene treatment to the students at multiple schools. We are looking forward to a productive week!

La Barranca Girls and Chaparral-La Condega Boys Win Ian’s Boots and CARE Soccer Tournament

July 25th, 2011

The soccer tournament sponsored by Ian’s Boots and organized by Central American Relief Efforts was a great success! The tournament was played Sunday July 24th in Pespire.

Congratulations to the girls team from La Barranca and the boys team from the neighboring communities of Condega and Chaparral who came out on top at this year’s soccer tournament!

Recently Added: Potential Projects

July 18th, 2011

Check out our PROJECTS page to view potential projects

Manheim Township Highschool Group Prepares for Trip Adventure

July 15th, 2011

Nine students from Manheim Township Highschool are ready to leave Lancaster at 2AM Sunday morning for their flight to Tegucigalpa Honduras. Three students have previously been on a trip to Honduras with Central American Relief Efforts. 

During their week of work and adventure, the first two days they will be helping to install a water system at a medical clinic in Pespire, Honduras. The following two days will be spent in San Marcos, Honduras repairing an eye clinic and visiting schools to provide the students with dental hygiene and eye screening.

The students will also be able to enjoy a cultural experience with students and members of the communities they are working in. We are excited about this upcoming trip!

Central American Relief Efforts Golf Event

July 13th, 2011

Join us Friday September 16, 2011 at Bent Creek Country Club. The annual golf event benefits those in Honduras living in abject poverty.

The First Prize winner will be named the sponsor for a Honduran dentist who will serve the poor once a week.

The Second Prize will be named the sponsor of English Classes for poor Honduran kids.

Below you can access the Event Flyer/Sign-up Form. Contact us with any questions!

Click Here for the Golf Event Sign-up Form

Second Prize English Classes

Children’s Vitamins Needed

July 12th, 2011

Central American Relief Efforts will be conducting a medical clinic during its July mission trip. We are still in need of an additional 10,000 children’s vitamins for the clinic. Anyone interested in donating please contact us!