As the festive season approaches, a Dangriga mother of five, Mirza Ariola, has been gifted a new home, marking a significant milestone in her life. This heartwarming gesture was made possible through the collaborative efforts of Belize Bank and Hand in Hand Ministries’ Building for Change programme. The official handover and house blessing ceremony took place on Friday, where Ariola became the 14th beneficiary of this 14-year partnership aimed at providing secure and stable housing for families in need. Ariola expressed her profound gratitude in a social media post, stating, ‘This is what compassion looks like. You guys really put in the work. Words can’t express how thankful I am. May the good lord continue to bless all of you in a very special way, and may your basket never run dry.’ Since its inception in 2002, the Building for Change initiative has constructed over 500 small wooden homes across Belize, often with the assistance of international volunteer groups and local business sponsors. This year, volunteers from Belize Bank’s Dangriga Branch worked diligently alongside Ariola’s family to ensure the home was completed in time for the handover.