The First Church in Sterling has led this secular mission team every year since 1994, in conjunction with the Good Samaritan Mission Council and local churches, as well as individuals from many different towns and states. Each year, a dedicated, hard-working mission team raises funds and collects supplies for the one-week medical mission.

2020 Our team was in the Dominican Republic when the pandemic hit and was the last medical team to serve the region before the pandemic shut down.

2021 was the first year that we were unable to carry out our in-person Medical Mission.  Thank you to all the generous donors that allowed us to continue support for our friends in the Dominican Republic.  Without medical teams, food distributions and financial support from our team and teams like ours, La Romana was struck with widespread hunger, lack of jobs, lack of medical care and a very challenging pandemic outlook.  With your help, we were able to sponsor Food Distributions, Hospital Renovations needed for the pandemic and Days for Girls programs despite not being able to provide in-person care.

2022 - We were the first major medical team to return to the region since the pandemic.  Our efforts were sorely needed and our impact on the region was vast.  The medical team treated over 700 patients and distributed food and clothing to populations that had not seen medical attention in 2 or more years.

Now, more than ever, our support is essential.