economy
diciembre 24, 2025
Doña Erminia Roda cumplirá su sueño de tener una casa digna
María Erminia Roda, de 69 años, hoy por fin vive el sueño que esperó durante casi cuatro décadas: tener una casa digna en el mismo terreno donde nació...
TL;DR
- María Erminia Roda's 40-year dream of a safe and dignified home is being fulfilled.
- A publication in EL COLOMBIANO highlighted her difficult living situation, prompting community support.
- Fundación Un Viejo Favor led a successful fundraising effort, collecting approximately $20 million.
- Volunteers, engineers, and neighbors contributed time, skills, and resources to the reconstruction.
- Roda's previous home suffered from severe leaks and structural issues, posing a significant safety risk.
- The foundation, started by Santiago Jaramillo, has provided over 4,000 favors to vulnerable individuals since 2020.
- Roda expresses deep gratitude and hopes to celebrate the new year in her renovated home.