HOUSING

An Ecuador Quilt Home

A New Ecuador Quilt Home

Housing in today's Ecuador

ECUADOR QUILT has been instrumental in providing financial assistance to construct new homes for needy families who could not otherwise improve their quality of life or living conditions. 

• New houses are simple cinder block construction, built to the needs of the particular family.  

• All contain indoor cooking facilities. 

• They cost an average of $5,300. 

• To date, ECUADOR QUILT and friends have financed the construction more than 80 homes for desperately needy families.

Housing for the poorest residents of San Pablo is constructed of corrugated metal, discarded plastic bags, cardboard and any other available materials to enclose an area with a dirt floor that becomes a home.   

• Bathroom and kitchen facilities are primitive and outside the home. 

• The picture on the left, shows these hovels, which are, fortunately, becoming less and less prevalent throughout the area.

​To see two of our most recent Homes in 2024, please visit our Supporters page!

An Ecuador hovel which has been replaced.

COMMUNITY SERVICES

To complement other services, a Community Center was funded by ECUADOR QUILT, INC with a major contribution from the family of one of the founding members.  

• Dedicated in 2006, the Center serves as a gathering place for the entire community to celebrate, enjoy local festivals and events, and for town meetings.  

• Classes in proper health care and dietary practices are conducted at the Center by staff from the Medical Clinic. A complete video system is available for use as a teaching aid.  

• The Center helps to create a focal point for activities and events that strengthen family and community ties.