When the rainy season arrived in Tapachula, Mexico, the roof at the Salvation Army Shelter could no longer keep the rain out. 

 

Leaks had begun reaching the children’s sleeping area, putting the shelter’s young residents at risk.

 

The shelter provides temporary care for 12 unaccompanied minors traveling through southern Mexico. For these children, a repaired roof means more than improved infrastructure. It means having a dry, safer place to sleep when heavy rains arrive.

 

With limited resources available during the rainy season, repairing the roof wasn’t possible without support. Over several weeks, Dison, Solidarity Engineering’s Program Manager in Tapachula, led the repair effort alongside the shelter team. 

 

As the project nears completion, the final waterproof coating is being applied, creating a lasting improvement that should prevent the leaks that have disrupted the shelter during storms.

 

Shelter Director Melissa shared: “We want to thank Solidarity Engineering for their support, as we were really struggling with the roof. It leaked a lot during the rains, and honestly, there aren’t many resources available at this shelter. Now we can feel a bit safer, you know. Especially with those earthquakes, we all felt the roof would keep getting more damaged. Thank you very much!"

 

While the roof repairs were underway, Dison also responded to an urgent need across town. Several families from Honduras arrived with infants and young children after receiving expired infant formula elsewhere. After learning about the situation, he purchased fresh infant formula, diapers, and other essential supplies so parents had what they needed to care for their children immediately.

These moments reflect the heart of our work: building protection that lasts while standing alongside communities when they need support most. 

 

A repaired roof provides long-term safety and stability, while a timely delivery of essential supplies helps address urgent needs as they arise.

 

Whether we are strengthening a shelter, improving infrastructure, or responding to immediate challenges, every project is rooted in the same goal: creating practical solutions that protect people with dignity.

 

Thank you for making this work possible. Together, we’re building protection that lasts.

 

 

P.S. Love to sew, quilt, or crochet? 🧵 We’re launching a Sewing Challenge to create handmade items that bring comfort and care to displaced families. Whether you make one item or many, your skills can help build protection in a new way. Sign up to learn more →

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