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We envision a just, compassionate, and interdependent world where the health needs of those most vulnerable are prioritized and medical professionals have the necessary resources to serve their communities. We need YOU to bring this vision to life. Travel with us as missioner or support our work here at home.
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Become a Medical Supply Donor
Solidarity Bridge medical programs seek to progressively improve both the quality of and access to surgical care in Bolivia, and the need is urgent. Surgical resources that easily treat disease and debilitating accidents in the United States remain inaccessible for the vast majority of the people in Bolivia. Equipping Bolivian hospitals and surgeons with needed instruments and supplies is essential to our mission, and you can help!
Your medical supply donations help equip hospitals in Bolivia and Paraguay to provide high-quality care to those living in deep poverty.
Our Medical Supply Wish List is created in collaboration with our Bolivian medical partners. Before making an in-kind donation, please refer to our wish list and contact Jodi Grahl at (jodi@solidaritybridge.org) or 847-328-7748.
Donate Your Suitcase
In addition to sending a container shipment to Bolivia every other year, we ask missioners on each trip to hand-carry medical supplies in suitcases. Large, gently used suitcases are needed to help with this effort. Only large size suitcases may be donated, unfortunately smaller or carry-on size luggage cannot be used. To donate your suitcase, contact Martha Huffman.
Donate Auction Items to our Fiesta Gala
Fiesta is our annual gala held each spring. It is the most important fundraiser of the year for Solidarity Bridge, and provides crucial funding to help us serve more patients in Bolivia. Get involved with the event by donating live and silent auction prizes. Items can vary from restaurant gift cards to sports tickets to vacation rentals. Goods and services or exciting experiences around the Chicagoland area are most appealing to our guests. Contact Martha Huffman to discuss your donation.
VOLUNTEER IN THE U.S.
Volunteers are the heart and soul of Solidarity Bridge. They give generously of their time, talent, and resources, lending strength to our mission and expressing their solidarity with the people of Bolivia and Paraguay.
In-Person Volunteering in our Evanston office is a great opportunity for individuals who want to get more deeply involved in our work. Help is needed with shor-term tasks like loading a supply truck, driving a supply delivery, or preparing a bulk mailing. While volunteers who can make a long-term commitment help with other crucial tasks including: inventorying and packing medical supplies, event planning, general office tasks, and more.
Remote Volunteering is also an option for those with the following skills: english-spanish intepretation, global health research, communications, grantwriting, fundraising, video production, Salesforce administration, and IT support. Reach out to us as we may have special projects that could be a good fit for you!
Connect Your Community to Our Mission
Our mission is rooted in the tradition of Catholic social justice and a spirituality of solidarity. We seek a just, compassionate, and interdependent world. And that means that we want to be in relationship with you!
We have frequently partnered with parishes in a variety of ways. View our parish resources to learn more about connecting our mission to your community.