My Life for Lives: Helping Selma Build a Dignified Bathroom

At My Life for Lives, we believe that dignity begins with the basics—access to clean water, sanitation, and safe living conditions. Today, we are launching a special project to help Selma and her family build a proper bathroom, something they have never had.

Selma’s Story

Selma is part of the Quilombola community, a group of Afro-Brazilian descendants who have fought for generations to preserve their land and culture. She lives with her husband and children in a simple home, sustained mostly by small-scale farming. When work is available, they earn around 60 Brazilian Reais per day (approximately 15 CAD), but job opportunities are scarce, leaving them dependent on government aid to survive.

Despite the challenges, Selma is a strong and humble woman who strives to provide the best life possible for her family. However, their current living conditions lack one of the most basic human needs: a bathroom. Without one, they are forced to bathe using a bucket and relieve themselves in the forest, exposing them to health risks and discomfort.

The Project: A New Bathroom for Selma’s Family

Through this initiative, My Life for Lives aims to build a functional and safe bathroom for Selma and her family. This project will provide them with:

• Proper sanitation facilities to improve their health and hygiene.
• Privacy and dignity, especially for the children.
• A safer and more comfortable home environment.

How You Can Help

This project is only possible with the generosity of people like you. Your donation will directly fund the construction of a bathroom, ensuring that Selma’s family no longer has to endure these harsh conditions.

Ways to contribute:

• Donate online: Visit www.mylifeforlives.org to make a contribution.
• Share this story: Help spread the word so we can reach more people willing to make a difference.
• Sponsor a part of the project: If you or your business want to contribute directly to materials or labor, we’d love to collaborate.

Every small action counts. Let’s come together to give Selma and her family a life with more dignity, comfort, and hope. Join us in making this dream a reality.

Join Us for the Golf for Hope Tournament – Play with Purpose!

Get ready to tee off for a great cause! The Golf for Hope Tournament is more than just a day on the course—it’s a chance to make a real impact in the lives of children in need. Whether you’re an avid golfer or just looking for a fun way to give back, this event is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the game while supporting a meaningful mission.

Event Details

• Date: July 7th, 2025
• Location: Lebovic Golf Club – 14012 Leslie St, Aurora, ON L4G 7C2
• Time: Starts at 9 AM

Ticket Options

We offer two ticket types to fit your golfing style:

• Single Player Ticket: Ideal for individual participants who want to join the tournament and be paired with fellow supporters.
• Foursome Ticket: Gather your friends, family, or colleagues and register as a team of four for an unforgettable day of golf and camaraderie.

Tickets are limited, so secure yours today by visiting www.mylifeforlives.org or clicking the link in our BIO!

Sponsorship Opportunities

Take your support to the next level with one of our three sponsorship packages, offering excellent visibility for businesses and individuals committed to making a difference:

Ace Sponsor – $1,000

• One hole sign/tee on the course during the event
• Logo or business card ad in the tournament handbook
• Logo on internal TVs
• Logo featured in social media stories

Tee Sponsor – $1,500

• One foursome entry
• One hole sign/tee on the course during the event
• Logo or business card ad in the tournament handbook
• Logo on internal TVs
• Logo featured in social media stories

Par Sponsor – $2,500

• Two foursomes
• Two hole signs/tees on the course during the event
• Logo on all golf-related marketing materials
• Logo or business card ad in the tournament handbook
• Logo on internal TVs
• Dedicated social media post

Sponsoring the Golf for Hope Tournament is a fantastic way to showcase your commitment to giving back while gaining valuable visibility within the community. If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor, visit www.mylifeforlives.org. Tax receipts will be issued in accordance with CRA guidelines.

Why Participate?

• Play for a Purpose: Every swing supports a child in need.
• Network & Connect: Meet like-minded individuals who share a passion for making a difference.
• Enjoy a Great Day: Experience a professionally organized tournament with prizes, special activities, and an uplifting atmosphere.

Don’t miss out on this exciting event! Reserve your spot today and be part of something bigger than golf. Together, we can create change—one swing at a time.

For questions, please contact Jenn at 437-221-9509.

Why Monthly Donations Matter: A Lifeline for the Sertão

In the heart of Brazil’s Northeast lies the Sertão, a vast and arid region where resilience is a way of life. But for many families and children, resilience alone is not enough. The struggle against poverty, limited resources, and the harsh climate makes everyday survival an uphill battle.

At My Life for Lives, through Projeto Sertão Vivo, we work relentlessly to change this reality—one person, one family, and one village at a time. But we cannot do it alone. Monthly donations are the key to transforming lives in a sustainable, lasting way.

The Power of Monthly Giving: Stability, Growth, and Hope

One-time donations are always appreciated, but monthly giving is what builds a future. It provides a steady foundation for our work, ensuring we can:

• Provide Ongoing Support – From clean water to essential medical care, your monthly gift helps sustain life-changing initiatives year-round.
• Plan Long-Term Projects – Consistency allows us to expand and invest in sustainable development, rather than offering only short-term aid.
• Empower Local Communities – With continued support, we train and equip individuals to become self-sufficient leaders in their own communities.

Your generosity fuels a movement of lasting change. Even a small amount each month makes a world of difference.

How Your Donations Directly Change Lives

Here’s how Projeto Sertão Vivo is creating a real impact, thanks to the generosity of people like you:

• Educating the Next Generation: Every child deserves the right to learn. In 2024 alone, we distributed over 1,600 school supply kits to children in need, ensuring they have the materials to succeed in school.
• Building a Better Future: Infrastructure is critical. From classrooms to bathrooms, your support helps us construct essential facilities that directly improve daily life.
• Creating Opportunities for Youth: Poverty often forces young people into a cycle of hardship. With our programs, teens gain access to vocational training and mentorship, helping them develop skills for a better future.
• Bringing Food and Resources to Families: Access to nutritious meals and clean water should never be a privilege—it should be a right. Our community-driven programs ensure no family is left behind.

The Difference YOU Can Make

• $10/month provides essential school supplies for a child.
• $25/month helps build infrastructure, from classrooms to community spaces.
• $50/month supports a teen in vocational training, empowering them with skills for a better future.
• $100/month sustains long-term projects that uplift entire villages.

When you commit to monthly giving, you don’t just donate—you become part of something bigger. You become the reason a child can go to school. You become the hope a mother clings to when she finally receives food for her family. You become the heart behind every classroom built, every skill taught, every life changed.

Join Us in Transforming Lives

Imagine waking up knowing that somewhere in the Sertão, a child is smiling because of you. That’s the impact of monthly giving. It’s easy to set up, and every single dollar goes directly to those who need it most.

Be the change. Give monthly. Change lives forever.
Click Here to Become a Monthly Donor