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Spirit of Wellness
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Matching dreams with resources to foster success!

Spirit of Wellness is a 501 c (3) non-profit recognized in the United States with the mission of helping to increase available opportunities in rural communities. 


We are currently working in Santa Elena Province located on the north coast of Ecuador.


It is our belief that while everyone has dreams, not everyone has access to resources necessary to transform those dreams into successful realities.  


Our goal is to collaborate and/or partner with organizations supported by local communities as they continue to improve areas aligned with the Spirit of Wellness mission.



Basic Statistics about the Area We Serve

Image of Ecuador in South America. Detail of the area served by Spirit of Wellness.

Population

30,000 people, consisting of 80% indigenous groups,

live in the Manglarato Paroquia where Spirit of Wellness operates.  

Education

40% attend high school, 9% attend higher education.

Food Insecurity

23% of 5-year-olds suffer from malnutrition. 

Technology

96.5% of homes do not have internet connection.

Clean Water

Rural inhabitants do not have access to clean drinking water.

We will help to combat these dire statistics with a container filled with resources.

Find out more about the container

Spirit of Wellness in the Community

The community of Olón has an overwhelming desire to develop programs designed to brighten the future, but the reality is, they can't do it alone.


With support, their community members can achieve higher levels of nutrition, education, and health while building the infrastructure necessary to promote personal growth that leads directly to future success.


Spirit of Wellness does not seek to replace current efforts or programs. Our desire is to collaborate and partner with the established community organizations to provide support where there may be unaddressed needs or lack of resources.


Our primary areas of focus are:


•Food Security

•Nutritional and Health Education

•Library Services

•Language Education for Entrepreneurs

•Business Training for Young Adults

•Leadership and Mentorship Programs

•Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) Education

Olón, Ecuador

Spirit of Wellness office interior Olón, Ecuador

Our Impact

Foodbank

Language Education

Senior Luncheon

In January 2023, the Olón Foodbank increased it’s roster of families by 42%, providing each family a variety of nutritious staple foods and hygiene items during each food distribution. 

January 2022:  21 families

January 2023:  30 families

Senior Luncheon

Language Education

Senior Luncheon

Volunteers David and Michaella prepare to serve over 100 meals.

In July 2022, the weekly Olón Senior Luncheon Program celebrated the service of it’s 10,000th hot lunch meal.

Language Education

Language Education

Language Education

Senor David provides English language lessons to his first class.

Every small business owner and his/her employees are eligible to participate in the FREE English language classes conducted by a licensed language educator.

Business Education

Business Education

Language Education

360° Leadership students display their class work.

100% of the Leadership Academy’s first class of 17 small business owners from the community of San José completed the course, learned actionable marketing concepts and received funds to implement their ideas.

Health support

Business Education

Education support

Young girl and her mother who received a wheelchair from Spirit of Wellness

Individual community members received one-time assistance to ensure their special health needs were met. For example:

·  A seven-year old child with Cerebral Palsy was provided with a wheelchair enabling her to participate in school activities.

·  A mother and son who suffered 3rd degree burns were provided with medication to speed the healing process.

·  A two-year old child was provided with an arm splint to ensure her broken bone healed properly.

Education support

Business Education

Education support

Punto Verde Library, Olón Ecuador.

·  A community library where children have access to books, learning material and internet service has been established in the center of Olón.

·  The elementary school in Curiá received a donation of 4 laptop computers enabling the children to learn computing skills with functioning equipment.

·  The high school in Olón received a donation of household furniture, appliances and kitchen equipment to furnish their hospitality program.

Special Project: Bathrooms for Children in San Pedro

Special Project: Bathrooms for Children in San Pedro

Special Project: Bathrooms for Children in San Pedro

San Pedro's Learning Center bathrooms under construction

Four complete restrooms and hygiene stations were constructed at the Little Stars of Knowledge Learning Academy in San Pedro serving 42 primary learners, their parents, teachers and staff members.

Community Development

Special Project: Bathrooms for Children in San Pedro

Special Project: Bathrooms for Children in San Pedro

The inaugural group of 4 interns successfully completed the first phase of their internship course progressing from training to leadership roles in the operation of the community foodbank.

Community outreach

Special Project: Bathrooms for Children in San Pedro

Community outreach

Interior of foodbank beneficiary home, Olón Ecuador 2022

Each of the 70 families that applied to receive nutritional support via the Olón Foodbank received an in-home visit by the Spirit of Wellness outreach team to assess their living conditions and learn of their support needs. 

Our Work 

Food Security

Heath and Wellness

Heath and Wellness

Foodbank 

Senior Luncheon

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Heath and Wellness

Heath and Wellness

Heath and Wellness

Masks 

Hygiene Guides

Health Assistance 


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Education

Community Development

Community Development

School Support

Library Support

English Language Courses  

Business Classes for Entrepreneurs

Homework Center

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Community Development

Community Development

Community Development

Olón Internship Program

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Spirit of Wellness is a 501(c)3 organization registered with the IRS; all donations are tax deductible. 

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