Extreme Response

An extraordinary transformation is taking place in Quito and we want you to be part or it. Last year, we purchased a former motorcycle shop that substantially expands the space to minister to the recycling (AKA Quito Dump) families and the broader community.

It will be the new home of the Quito Dream and Family Center. After 13 years in the overcrowded building we rented, we're ready to move and grow. God guided us to this building, and thanks to generous donors, renovations are underway.

We are thankful for two “maestros” (Spanish for contractors) bringing this project to life. We also are grateful to every volunteer who visits Quito and puts their own fingerprints on the story of this property.

Our first step was to make the property safe. We hired a security company, installed cameras, built gates, locks and window bars, and reinforced stairs. The property is now secure. We are excited to start on classrooms, kitchen, bathrooms, outdoor spaces and more.

Interested in visiting Quito to help with this multi-phase project? Visit our mobilization page: https://extremeresponse.org/get-involved/short-term-teams/.

One misconception in nonprofit work is that growth simply means doing more. More programs. More people served. More activity. But healthy, lasting growth requires much more than expansion alone.

We have learned that sustainable impact is built through strong relationships, trusted leadership, thoughtful planning and thinking long-term about the communities we serve. It means preparing carefully, strengthening what already exists, and making sure growth is supported in a healthy and responsible way. That kind of growth may happen more slowly, but it creates something far more meaningful: stability, consistency, and impact that lasts.

Thank you for being part of a community that values lasting impact and growth!
Meaghan Catron, Director of Development