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, 69, is finally getting a dignified home after nearly four decades of waiting.
- A story published in EL COLOMBIANO on November 7th sparked a wave of donations and volunteer help.
- The Fundación Un Viejo Favor, with community support, raised around $20 million for the reconstruction.
- Roda's house, located in Belén Aguas Frías, was in a state of near collapse with leaks and structural issues.
- The foundation, initiated by Santiago Jaramillo González, has completed 4,128 favors for vulnerable individuals since its inception during the pandemic.
- Roda, who has faced personal tragedies and health issues, considers her home her greatest joy and a motivation to persevere.
- She hopes to celebrate the new year in her renovated home.