Dawn and I were so excited to partner with Shoreline City in sending these much-needed resources to Ecuador! Thank you for joining us on this journey!

Container for Ecuador: From Donations to Community Impact

What began as a generous collection effort in partnership with Shoreline City Dallas became a 40-foot container filled with educational materials, mobility equipment, household goods, tools, technology, books, and other practical resources for communities in coastal Ecuador.

The container has now arrived, and most of its contents have been distributed to families, schools, community programs, and partner organizations throughout the region.

The goal was simple: make sure useful donated items reached people and programs where they could have a practical, lasting impact.

Where the Donations Went

Items from the container have supported a wide range of community needs, including:

• families needing household items and basic equipment; 
• schools and education programs receiving books, supplies, learning materials, and technology; 
• individuals receiving mobility devices and other practical assistance; 
• Spirit of Wellness programs, including the Foodbank, Senior Lunch, internships, education programs, and community resource distributions; 
• local partner organizations serving children, families, and older adults.

Donated Mobility Devices are Distributed with the Help of Partner Group CDA Montanita Church. (see video)

Every Item Had a Purpose

The value of the project was not simply in shipping a container—it was in connecting donated resources with real needs. Spirit of Wellness worked with local leaders, schools, families, volunteers, and partner organizations to identify where items could be most useful and to distribute them accordingly.

From books and school supplies to mobility equipment, tools, household goods, and technology, donated items have been put directly into use throughout the community.

Donated Medical Supplies Reach the Manglaralto Hospital with the Help of Partner Group Manglaralto Giving. (see video)

Small Donations, Lasting Use

A donated item can have a life far beyond the original gift. 

A wheelchair can restore mobility. A book can become part of a classroom library. A kitchen appliance can help a family prepare meals. Tools and technology can support education, training, and small-business development.

These are the kinds of practical outcomes the Container for Ecuador project was created to make possible.

Donated Clothing and Household Items are Distributed with Help of Partner Group the Olon Comuna Leaders. (see video)

The Work Continues

Although most of the original container items have now been distributed, the need for practical community resources continues. 

Spirit of Wellness remains committed to connecting donated goods and community support with local families, schools, and programs where they can make the greatest difference.