MAKING A DIFFERENCE TOGETHER
Regular People who just want to do good to help others in need.
Regular People Just Doing Good for Others In Need
At Just Doing Good, our mission is simple:
Connect people who want to help with people who need help.
We believe that generosity has the power to change lives, strengthen communities, and create lasting impact. Sometimes the greatest difference isn't made through large organizations or complicated programs, it's made when ordinary people choose to help their neighbors.
Just Doing Good was created to help connect generous individuals, churches, families, and communities with meaningful opportunities to make a direct difference in the lives of others.
People often ask why our first project focuses on helping communities in Mexico.
The answer is personal.
With family roots that are deeply connected to Mexico, over the years, Mexico has become much more than a place we visit. It has become a second home.
We spend significant time there visiting both family by blood and the family we've been blessed to build through years of friendships and relationships. The people we have come to know throughout Mexico have touched our hearts in ways we never expected.
Every time we visit, we are reminded of something important.
Many of the communities we encounter live with far fewer material resources than most Americans take for granted. It is not uncommon for multiple generations of a family to share a small living space. Some homes lack conveniences that many of us consider basic necessities.
Yet despite these challenges, we consistently encounter extraordinary generosity, hospitality, resilience, and joy.
We've been welcomed into homes where families had very little, yet still offered us a meal.
We've witnessed neighbors helping neighbors without expecting anything in return.
We've seen communities come together to support one another during difficult times.
Those experiences have profoundly shaped our perspective. They remind us that happiness is not measured by possessions. True wealth is often found in family, faith, friendship, community, purpose, and connection.
Our Current Initiative: Watch the video of their Story
This small Christian church serves a humble community of local Mexican and Indigenous Mayan families. In a region where many people face significant financial challenges, the church has become a place of faith, hope, prayer, fellowship, and support.
The reality facing this congregation is difficult.
The church currently has no permanent roof over much of its worship space.
When it rains, services are often disrupted or canceled.
During the hottest months of the year, the heat can make worship services extremely challenging.
The pastor receives no salary whatsoever.
Members of the congregation sometimes sell personal belongings, organize small community fundraisers, or make significant personal sacrifices simply to help keep the church operating and pay basic expenses such as electricity.
Despite these challenges, the congregation continues to gather faithfully and support one another.
The average local income on the island is often only a fraction of what many families earn in the United States. Many households consist of multiple generations sharing small living spaces. Yet even in difficult circumstances, the generosity, faith, and resilience of this community continue to inspire us.
This church is real.
These are real people.
And if you ever visit Isla Mujeres, you are welcome to attend a service, meet the congregation, and experience this remarkable community for yourself.
To help ensure transparency, we personally filmed footage of the church, the island, and interviews with both the pastor and assistant pastor so supporters can see firsthand where donations are intended to make an impact.
Visit the Church:
Iglesia Bautista Bet-El Church
Calle Crescencia Nájera
Ampl La Gloria
77400 Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Photos of the inside of the Church, Assistant Pastor/Worship Leader Samuel, and Pastor Tomas.
The church sets up folding plastic chairs in this open area for service.
Between rain, heat, bugs, wild local animals, and the music of local neighboring homes, conducting service without a roof presents many challenges.
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Ways to Donate
Every gift makes a difference.
Whether you give $10, $100, or $1,000, you become part of a story that is helping secure a stronger future for a faithful congregation that has sacrificed so much to keep its doors open.
Repair the Roof. Restore the Building. Secure the Future.
Just Doing Good...together.
Because the church is in Mexico, currency will be converted from USD or your local currency to MXN Pesos. For USD, the conversion rate changes regularly, but it usually is something close to this:
$1 USD= 16.36 Mexican Pesos, $100 USD = about 1716.84 MXN
$300 USD = about 5150.70 MXN,
$500 USD = about 8,584.50 MXN
and $1000 USD = about 17,168.88 MXN
❤️ Donate Directly via PayPal (Preferred)
Lower processing fees help more of your donation go directly toward the project.
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🌱 Donate Through GoFundMe
A convenient option for many supporters, though platform and processing fees may be higher.
👉 https://gofund.me/4d0a4a74e
Or scan the QR code below to donate quickly using Paypal.
All proceeds go directly to the church account.
Transparency
Donations made through this campaign are directed to the church's designated fundraising account administered by Assistant Pastor Samuel Encino on behalf of the church.
This is an international church, and because it is located in Mexico it does not have a US 501C3. Please see your tax professional for details about tax deductions.
We do not personally receive, hold, manage, distribute, or financially benefit from donated funds. Our role is simply to help connect generous people with a church community that has genuine needs.
This is a completely volunteer-driven effort.
There are no salaries, commissions, fundraising fees, or personal financial benefits involved.
No goods or services are provided in exchange for donations.
Thank you for helping preserve a place of worship, fellowship, faith, and hope for future generations.
