Settling In

VISIONS DR has been working hard on worksites and has had the opportunity to work alongside our community partners. Read on for more!

Handwritten note on lined paper about someones trip to the Dominican Republic. The author describes friendly locals, learning Spanish, new foods, and feeling welcomed, and expresses excitement for future summer trips.
Four people sit around a square table playing dominoes on a porch decorated with potted plants. Two women, a man, and a teenager are focused on the game. A water bottle and a glass are on the table.
A group of eleven people, including adults and children, sit on benches outdoors under trees, in front of a yellow building with murals. It is a sunny day, and the group appears relaxed and casual.
A large group of teens and children pose together outside on a sloped street near colorful buildings, smiling at the camera on a sunny day. Some are wearing casual clothes and hats. Trees and houses are in the background.
A group of ten people, including children and adults, stand outdoors on a dirt path, smiling and posing for the camera. There are green hills and a cloudy blue sky in the background.

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