"Hurricane

Mitch was the area's worst natural disaster of the 20th

century," Burley said. "Global relief agencies

estimate it will take many years, if not decades, for the

nations of Central America to rebuild their communities

and infrastructure."

The

volunteer group is seeking financial assistance from

local communities to help with their expenses, since

NicaBound volunteers will have access only to the most

basic necessities as they assist a Nicaraguan community

to rebuild homes and schools.

"NicaBound

and the people of Nicaragua need your support,"

Burley said. "While it may be hard for some

individuals to think beyond their own borders, or their

own backyards, for that matter, there are people in dire

need of assistance globally. The stability of Central

America is vital to the stability of the United States

today and tomorrow."

Burley

added that the group will be collecting money after the

intended dates to cover their expenses. All surplus funds

will be given to the citizens of Matagalpa.

Information

on the group may be obtained from their website:

https://members.theglobe.com/NicaBound. Email may be sent

to [email protected].

Those

wishing to make a donation by check should make the check

out to Wesley United Methodist Church (write NicaBound in

memo section), and send it to NicaBound, c/o Wesley

United Methodist Church, 5312 Connecticut Ave., NW,

Washington, DC 20015.

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