Moving Forward with Love to Serve the Poor.
Founded by Father Joachim Lally, CSP in 1989, Adelante Youth Mission (AYM) works with our Dominican partners Misión Joven, to build cultural bridges between youth and adult volunteers from all throughout the United States, and missionaries living in the Dominican Republic.
AYM is a 501(c)(3) and works with the poorest of the poor in the Dominican Republic, building new homes, providing educational support to local schools and teachers, and have also been providing pop-up / M.A.S.H. Style medical clinics to those without access to health care.
AYM is a 501(c)(3) and works with the poorest of the poor in the Dominican Republic, building new homes, providing educational support to local schools and teachers, and have also been providing pop-up / M.A.S.H. Style medical clinics to those without access to health care.
Working together throughout the Dominican Republic
New Home ConstructionBuilding and furnishing simple, clean and sturdy new homes for the very poor, providing basic necessities that most of us take for granted.
So far over 400 houses have been provided! |
Educational SupportDistributing thousands of pounds of donated school supplies, teaching students and teachers in numerous local elementary schools.
Providing scholarships to the University for our fellow Dominican Missionaries. |
New Medical Center Coming Soon!Sponsoring three or four medical clinics per week, was providing access to doctors and medications for thousands throughout the years!
Currently plans are underway for a permanent American Style Medical Clinic in the very poor village of La Cienega. |
Want to join us? Read all about becoming a volunteer here
Helping build bridges of friendship as we build homes and
support communities of the Dominican Republic
"For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me,
naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me."
(Matt 20:35-36)
naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me."
(Matt 20:35-36)
Testimonials
"Over the years, after visiting the people in this village several times a year, they have become my extended family.
Their never ending love, gratitude, and willingness to learn from the mission work has been rewarding beyond words.
This work has helped them to live in safe homes, provided food to their tables, and soon will be providing an American style medical facility!
Join us, help these people and it will change your life"!
Sincerely, Tom Doyle
Their never ending love, gratitude, and willingness to learn from the mission work has been rewarding beyond words.
This work has helped them to live in safe homes, provided food to their tables, and soon will be providing an American style medical facility!
Join us, help these people and it will change your life"!
Sincerely, Tom Doyle
"The outpouring of love and appreciation is something I will carry with me forever."
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The mission trip to the Dominican Republic was a life changing experience; from the warming welcomes to the sad goodbyes. Being able to go to the Dominican Republic was truly an experience everyone should get to see and live. The culture, people, and sights fill you with peace and happiness.
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"Seeing people with so little have so much love is life changing!"
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The best part of going on this mission trip was being able to physically and emotionally create a change for the people there. I got to experience the hard work and labor of mixing cement and carrying them in buckets down the hill but I also was able to play bingo with a classroom full of eager kids. The Mission didn’t just give an opportunity for service, it also gave me family.
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"The mission presents us a beautiful daily combination of prayer, community, and charity. We start the day with prayer without words, resting in the silence and love of God--letting go and allowing God to penetrate our inmost being, preparing us for the day. Then we get to go out and experience charity, witnessing the face of God on so many who have so little. And we end the day in community and reflection with fellow missionaries. What a blessed and fulfilling day!
The mission week is such a wonderful gift of renewal and awakening of the spirit within us. Heightening our level of consciousness to recognize and accept the invitation to go deeper with God who is always drawing us in. Taking this renewed spirit home with us and continue this practice of prayer, community and charity in our daily lives." Missionary – Nolan Miklusicak |
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