Project I See You

Shared Power Initiative - This initiative has grown year over year and we have seen others step in to champion raising funds for this program. The committee continues to refine its selection criteria with policies and processes as applicants have increased significantly in 2023. Donations and funds received for Shared Power Initiative in 2023 total almost $160,000 with over $196,000 being awarded as grants to both first time women homeowners and women business owners.

Mission Trips - Teams were organized to build cross cultural experiences with Centro Te Veo in the DR. Groups include those organized and led by Project I See You staff and leaders as well as other organized groups that are led by their leaders. The first intern trip was established in the Summer of 2022 and planning is happening to develop an ongoing intern program. For all trips, efforts are made to work with the leadership of Centro Te Veo to coordinate programs and projects with the women in the DR.

Centro Te Veo is a women's empowerment Center in La Victoria, Dominican Republic. It runs and operates a cafeteria, educational and occupational classes, and service to the community through the leadership on the ground there. The center has become hub and resource for the community for a variety of educational and occupational classes. The construction on the upper level of the center was completed and teams were able to utilize the space for lodging and meals. When teams are not there, the classes expand into the upper level. A campaign to raise funds for the purchase of a van for the center was initiated in 2023.