We partner with communities across the Dominican Republic to deliver school supplies, food, and essentials to the children who need them most.
On August 15, 2026, in La Vega, Dominican Republic, 25 volunteers joined forces with our donors to create an unforgettable day for 300+ children.
No overhead-heavy initiatives. Every program starts with what the community actually asks for.
Our cornerstone program. Backpacks, notebooks, pencils, supplies — everything a child needs to start the school year with confidence. 300+ kids served at our last drive in La Vega.
$25 buys notebooks and pencils for one child for a full school year
Holiday food drives delivering staple baskets — rice, beans, oil, pasta, canned goods — to families during the hardest months of the year.
$100 buys staple food baskets for a family of four
Children's clothing, shoes, and hygiene kits distributed with dignity. Not a handout — a hand up.
Delivered alongside every Back-to-School drive
We don't fund other nonprofits. We buy the supplies, organize the volunteers, travel to the communities, and hand resources directly to children and families.
We listen to what communities actually need before we act.
We buy the supplies ourselves — backpacks, school kits, food, and essentials.
Volunteers travel to the community and hand everything directly to children and families.
We share outcomes and receipts, so you see exactly where your gift went.
Our Back-to-School drives are rooted in La Vega, in the heart of the Cibao Valley. We keep coming back.
Where your dollar goes
The VelRod Charity was born from the Veloz and Rodriguez families — Dominican families who never forgot where they came from.
Meet the team“Children don’t get to choose their environment, their opportunities — or the lack of them. We do this because we can.”
Fausto “Trey” Rodriguez, Executive Director
Impact stories, event announcements, and ways to get involved. No spam. Ever.
Every dollar. Every backpack. Every meal. It adds up. Join us.
