Terrible effects of rain in Guatemala

I just got this info from the Guatemalan charity that we support:

I have just spoken to Sharon and she has asked me to post an update of the
situation here in Panajachel.

Sharon has lost her back bathroom and storage area into the river. We have
evacuated her house and the office. The rest of the office is still intact but
we are concerned the building foundations have been compromised.

We will need to rent office space ASAP, as we will be inundated immediately
with requests for help from desperate people who have lost their homes and
possessions.

All the Mayan Families staff are safe, however a few have lost their homes and
others are in danger of losing theirs.

There are many people in emergency shelters, lots of people have lost
everything.

There is desperate need for food and shelter. Any financial help no matter how
small which will help feed and shelter people would be greatly appreciated.

You may remember young Glendy who works for Mayan Families, who lost her mother
last year has now lost her home as well. She and her 5 brothers are now
homeless.

Mayan Families needs your support more than ever, as our offices have been
damaged and are not functional.

Please, if you were considering donating this our hour of Need!!

Please send donations via general fund, so we can get our new office operational
as soon as possible.

Thank you for your prayers and support.

http://www.mayanfamilies.org/DonateNow

Best wishes,

Susie
MAYAN FAMILIES
Panajachel, Guatemala C.A.

Here is a blog with pictures:

http://mayanfamiliesconnectionguatemala.blogspot.com/

And another:

http://www.expatmom.info/

And news coverage:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/31/world/americas/31guatemala.html?scp=1&sq=agatha%20rain%20guatemala&st=cse