What is True Fasting?
A Non-Profit Organization created to partner with churches in the Dominican Republic and help meet the physical, emotional, relational and spiritual needs of their communities.
Why the name True Fasting?
The name True Fasting comes from Isaiah 58 in the Bible. This scripture challenges how we serve God and serve others.
Why was True Fasting created?
Founder and President, Alicia Tracy, has traveled to the Dominican Republic 10+ times, consequently falling in love with the country. Alicia felt prompted by God to do more for the churches that were transforming the towns they were in, and furthermore, the entire country. True Fasting believes in the local churches, and believes that they are doing great work in their communities. True Fasting seeks to come alongside these churches and assist them in this work. Our primary relationships are with the pastors and their congregations. We continue to have ongoing conversations with them, as we constantly ask how we can best help them achieve the greatest needs of their congregations and their communities. True Fasting is in true partnership.
Who are our partner churches?
True Fasting is currently partnering with three churches in the Dominican Republic: Iglesia Biblica Consuelo (Consuelo Christian Bible Church or IBCC) in Consuelo pastored by Arturo Sosa, Iglesia Comuntario Altos de Sion (Heights of Zion Community Church or ICAS) in Santo Domingo pastored by Domingo Mendez, and Iglesia Communitaria Puertas de Sion (Gates of Zion Community Church or ICPS) in Santo Domingo pastored by Maria Lopez.
What projects are we currently working on?
True Fasting is partnering with the church Iglesia Biblica Cristiana Consuelo (IBCC). True Fasting works alongside the Dominicans as they bring church TO people. Together, IBCC and True Fasting will impact the community of Consuelo by raising funds to purchase a new church building which will help meet the physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual needs of the community. IBCC's congregation has been praying for over ten years for new property to purchase, allowing them to multiply their outreach ministries. God has delivered. There is an old Sugar Cane Mill located in the center of Consuelo that is perfect for their vision, and it is for sale. The Sugar Cane Mill is valued for over $300,000 but the owner has witnessed the impact the church has on their community, and when informed of what they plan to use the space for, the owner agreed to sell it for $162,000. Purposes for this space include: An educational resource center for over 450 children, a training and vocational equipping workshop space, a community health center, a child-mother wellness program, a water purification plant and distribution center, church and ministry offices, a church sanctuary, and a new multipurpose ministry center for youth activities. Outside, they plan to have multiple basketball and volleyball courts, and exercise facility, a children's playground and a community garden. This building will transform Consuelo.
True Fasting is partnering with the church Iglesia Comunitaria Altos de Sion (ICAS). ICAS is offering a class to help the elders in their community learn to read and write. Pastor Domingo of ICAS reached out to True Fasting to partner with them in purchasing reading glasses for the 400+ participants of the class. True Fasting was able to obtain 500 pairs of glasses through donation, and raised funds to ship them to the Dominican Republic. After completing the literacy class, each participant will receive a pair of reading glasses to ensure and help them continue to read.
True Fasting is partnering with the church Iglesia Communitaria Puertas de Sion (ICPS). ICPS
True Fasting is partnering with the church Iglesia Comunitaria Altos de Sion (ICAS). ICAS is offering a class to help the elders in their community learn to read and write. Pastor Domingo of ICAS reached out to True Fasting to partner with them in purchasing reading glasses for the 400+ participants of the class. True Fasting was able to obtain 500 pairs of glasses through donation, and raised funds to ship them to the Dominican Republic. After completing the literacy class, each participant will receive a pair of reading glasses to ensure and help them continue to read.
True Fasting is partnering with the church Iglesia Communitaria Puertas de Sion (ICPS). ICPS
How can you help?
Prayer: Pray for these congregations - IBCC, ICAS and ICPS - and our partnership with these churches.
Donation: Please, donate money by clicking the "donate" link on the top right or bottom left of this site. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at truefastingdr@gmail.com or by clicking the "envelope" icon found at the top of this site.
*True Fasting is a registered 501(c)3 non profit organization.
All donations in the United States are tax deductible in full or in part.
Donation: Please, donate money by clicking the "donate" link on the top right or bottom left of this site. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at truefastingdr@gmail.com or by clicking the "envelope" icon found at the top of this site.
*True Fasting is a registered 501(c)3 non profit organization.
All donations in the United States are tax deductible in full or in part.