How important are deliveries to you? Our society is quite dependent on deliveries, to the point that we can designate a special day of the week as Amazon Day. We have apps that help us order food directly to our door. Groceries too. So many things in our lives can be brought to us in […]

There is a huge need in the Dominican Republic, and RMI is working alongside local churches and medical doctors to find ways to serve and love the people. Haitians, especially, are in fear of getting much-needed medical treatment because of the risk of being deported. Other Dominican communities are in need as well. We want […]

Recently, RMI President Dan Shoemaker, along with Andrew and Dawn Tlucek, spent a week in the Dominican Republic (DR).  Each one had a list of specific goals to accomplish, questions that needed answering, and partnerships strengthened. It was a week worth its weight in gold.  They were able to sit down with the leaders of […]

For almost 40 years, God has been transforming lives through the ministry of Reciprocal Ministries International (RMI). Together, we have witnessed God’s faithful hand in every chapter of our story. Now, we believe it’s time to take our next step, a giant leap of faith. We are thrilled to introduce VISION | NEXT, a campaign […]

We’re happy to let you know that RMI has launched its new website!  We believe this will help you—and many others—engage with and partner through RMI more effectively. Check out our website HERE. We continue to focus on bringing people together in cross-cultural partnerships.  We believe that, in partnership, we can be the hands and […]

You may not realize that a big part of the HFKz program is health. Of course, many know about our Hot Lunch Program, which provides a nutritious meal to children each school day. However, we also need to ensure that the food we provide is working to its fullest potential. Each year, we provide deworming […]

Hispaniola, the island comprising Haiti and the Dominican Republic, was first inhabited by the Taino before Christopher Columbus arrived in 1494. This led to Spanish colonization and the establishment of Santo Domingo as the first European settlement. He named it Hispaniola or Little Spanish Island. In 1697, the island was divided, with Spain controlling the […]

One distinctive feature of RMI’s Board is that spouses are invited to attend and participate in the Board meetings, having a voice but no vote. If the spouse is able and willing, they are invited. This is how we have operated since the beginning of RMI, and we’ve found that it has made a positive […]

Just a few things that Jim and April have been up to in the Dominican Republic… They recently spent a few days in Santo Domingo, the capital, to meet with their lawyer about getting our residency visa. While there, they met with the leadership of Feed My Starving Children. RMI is working to build a […]

This time of year is always exciting in our Hope for Kidz Program. In the spring, we visit each school to check in with our pastors, teachers, and students, collect monitor reports, review student attendance, deliver mail and gifts, and take more photos! All tuition payments have been completed for our current school year, 2024-2025, […]