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Building Up Los Cocos de Jacagua, Dominican Republic by empowering the community with education, income generation opportunities, and the Gospel.

09/21/2026

🍂🍁 Happy Fall! 🍁🍂 Los Cocos is going to “fall” in love with their new English teacher!

We are so excited to introduce you to Lindsay, who has answered the call to serve at the Mario Antonio Almonte Community Center for the next six months!

Lindsay loves children, loves the Lord, and has such an enthusiastic and sweet spirit! We know she will be a blessing to all of our students. We are truly blessed to have her!

And a special thank you again to Jay and Skye for paving the way for younger Americans who are interested in taking a gap year or semester to serve in the Dominican Republic. Your example is making a difference!

Welcome, Lindsay! We can’t wait to see all that God will do through you in Los Cocos! ♥️🇩🇴🇺🇲💙

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08/10/2026

🎓Congratulations, Summer Class of 2026! 🎓

Please join us in celebrating and congratulating our amazing Summer Class of 2026! We are so proud of each of them for successfully completing all levels of our English curriculum!

Their dedication, hard work, and perseverance are truly worth celebrating. We pray this accomplishment is just the beginning of all that God has in store for them. May He continue to open doors, guide their steps, and bless them with all the best that He has to offer!

¡Felicidades, graduates! We are so proud of you! 🎓🎉

❤️🇩🇴🇺🇸💙 GloriaADios

06/01/2026

To all of our wonderful host Moms in Los Cocos, Happy Mother’s Day! 🌸💖Thank you for the incredible love, care, and hospitality you show us each time we visit. You have welcomed us into your homes and hearts, and we are so grateful for each of you. We love and appreciate you more than words can express! May God richly bless you today and always.

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05/30/2026

We are doubly blessed to celebrate two very special birthdays today! 🎂🎉

Amarilis and Papo are indispensable leaders at the Mario Antonio Almonte Community Center, and we are so grateful for all they do to serve, lead, and bless their community.

Today we honor and celebrate them both! Happy Birthday, Amarilis and Papo! 🎉🎈

We pray that the year ahead is filled with good health, abundant joy, and immeasurable blessings. May God continue to strengthen and guide you as you make a difference in the lives of so many.

05/10/2026

On this Mother’s Day in the USA, we celebrate the incredible women who partner with Building Up and Her Next Steps at the Mario Antonio Almonte Community Center. 💖

We have the privilege of walking alongside women “like me” — women who are trusting God for His provision and boldly stepping out in faith by running small businesses to care for their families. Their courage, resilience, and determination are inspiring beyond words.

Come walk with us and be part of what God is doing!

Join us here: https://hernextsteps.com/donations/5k/

Happy Mother’s Day!! 🌸💖🌸

05/08/2026

This week as we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week here in the USA, we want to extend that appreciation to the Dominican Republic! Our hearts are especially grateful for the incredible teachers at the Mario Antonio Almonte Community Center in Los Cocos!

Your love, dedication, and passion for teaching English are such a beautiful blessing to your students and the entire community. You are making a lasting impact in ways that go far beyond the classroom.

We are sending you all much love and covering you in prayer today and always. Thank you for all that you do! ❤️🇩🇴🇺🇸💙

03/15/2026

As they say in Los Cocos, “¡La unión hace la fuerza!” — unity makes us strong! ❤️🇩🇴🇺🇸💙

And wow… did we see that truth in action at the Caribbean Celebration of Gratitude and Growth! From cooking to serving to welcoming guests, this amazing team poured their hearts into making it a joyful (and delicious!) fiesta.

Teamwork really does make the dream work! Thank you to everyone who served and to all who came out to support the community of Los Cocos. We are so thankful!

03/14/2026

We squeezed 100 limes today so Nina could prepare her famous jugo de limón! 🍋‍🟩

This refreshing drink is the perfect companion to a delicious plate of “La bandera dominicana.” 🇩🇴 Rice, beans, meat… and a splash of Nina’s legendary lime juice? Yes, please!

Come enjoy the feast and fiesta with us tomorrow —
Saturday, 3/14 from 11:30–2:30 at St. Peter’s Church in OC.

Tickets are available at the door or here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/caribbean-celebration-of-gratitude-and-growth

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! ❤️🇩🇴🇺🇸💙

03/12/2026

Snow + Dominican host moms seeing it for the FIRST time = pure JOY! ❄️❤️

Our beloved moms from Los Cocos arrived safely today and were absolutely thrilled to see snow falling for the first time in their lives. The squeals and laughter said it all!

Now they’re ready to bring that same joy — and their incredible cooking — to this Saturday’s Caribbean Celebration of Gratitude and Growth.

Come meet them, celebrate together, and enjoy a taste of Los Cocos!

🎟 Tickets available at the door or here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/caribbean-celebration-of-gratitude-and-growth

03/08/2026

Wishing the amazing women of Los Cocos and beyond a blessed International Day of the Woman! 🌸

We admire you, appreciate you, and love you. Thank you for all that you do today and every day. 💜

Address

501 E 8th St
Ocean City, NJ
08226

Website

http://www.buildinguploscocos.com/

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