Dear SRI family members,

The construction is moving along and very shortly we will start plastering the “consult” section of the building and will then be needing finish materials for this section. Because of this, we urgently need your help for donations of finish materials.

I write asking if you would consider any church members, business or other contacts you have who might be able to help us with the products they distribute or manufacture as we finish the building. There is a wide variety of products and I can provide specifics if you know of a possible source who would consider helping us. We do not need a donor to supply 100% of any one type of item. For example, if we had someone offering 10 workstations this would be helpful, but if only two or three probably not. A local paint store cannot provide the paint we need, but a connection through that store to a wholesaler or manufacturer might work. For example, I have a supplier who has 275 gallon containers of white paint but a primer is needed.

Depending upon the product, acquiring as a donation is best but “at cost” could mean significant savings for the project as well. Obviously we would prefer getting the entire amount of any product we need as minimal quantities of something will only complicate their use.

Our urgent needs include:

2 generators
Air conditioning equipment (central and split units)
Aluminum framed windows
Interior doors (appropriate for a hospital)
Automatic doors for surgical areas
Door hardware (levers)
5 Pella window units that have blinds between the glass
LED light fixtures (4’x2′ or 2’x2′) drop-in, wall sconces, security type exterior fixtures
Electrical devices (panel boxes, wire, switches, breakers, transfer switches for generators, etc)
Service wire from service to transformer
500kva transformer
Paint (especially primer for masonry)
Epoxy floor coating
Dropped ceilings
Plumbing fixtures
Specialty plumbing fixtures for hospital use (scrub sinks,etc)
Hardware (grab bars, robe hooks, hospital curtains, wall bumpers, corner guards)
Computers and networking components including wire
LED TVs
Telephones (std or VoIP)
Video conferencing equipment
Conference call equipment
Medical gases equipment
Vacuum pump for central system
Loading dock leveler
Hand trucks
Storage shelving

If you think you might have a lead, please let me know by emailing kpotter@solidrockinternational.org. I will follow up and coordinate shipping, etc. Much of this hinges on getting tax exemption and our lawyer told us this is possible by April so I do not want to wait to begin discussions with possible donors. This tax exemption would allow SRI to import goods into the DR and pay no taxes on them.

Finally, If you know of any builders/contractors who use Ferguson Enterprises, I would like to approach this company with a list of many contractors from different areas of the country who are Ferguson customers and all are asking for support of SRI and the project.

Thank you for your help with these urgent needs to help complete the project!

Blessings,

Ken Potter
REVOLUTION Construction Manager
kpotter@solidrockinternational.org

Fundraising Updates

We continue to feel extremely blessed by all who have contributed so far to make this project a reality. Please see the most current numbers below as of 3/31/17:

Get Involved!

As always, please keep in mind that there are many ways you can get involved! Please consider the following options for how you can make a difference:

PRAY – We covet your prayers for this project! Pray for the safety of construction teams on the job site and for our ongoing financial needs to complete the budget. Pray for the lives that will be touched for years to come and ask that God will use the clinic as an incredible tool to reach and help the lost in the San Juan region.

SERVE – Join a construction team! Lead a construction team! We have a great need for laborers right now and would love to have you and your friends, family, church, and co-workers get some hands-on involvement!

SHARE – Help spread the word! If you believe in the importance of the REVOLUTION, please share it with your friends and family! Social media is a great way to do this. Please “Like” and share the Solid Rock International Facebook posts and pictures to help spread awareness to as many as possible!

GIVE – Consider how you and your family can sacrificially give financially to the project in the form of a one-time donation or pledge to help us complete the project budget! You can give online, over the phone (419-956-4077), or by sending a check to: SOLID ROCK INTERNATIONAL, PO Box 20867, Indianapolis, IN 46220.

Thanks for your continued support and for following along on this amazing journey to better healthcare in the Dominican Republic!