Nurses On The Move Inc

Providing support and care to communities in need and mentoring nurses and nursing students

(An initiative of NAHN Houston)

Thank You To All Those Who Donated!!!

We couldn't do this without you!

Nurses on the Move INC (a NAHN Houston Chapter initiative) is thankful for its medical mission donors and sponsors throughout the years. This year we visited Colombia and are so grateful to you for helping us make it happen! I hope you continue to support our mission and vision in aiding our Hispanic community. We were in need of monetary support and item donations for our trip...you heard us and delivered! THANK YOU!!!

The mission trip was a success, and we would like to draw attention to special moments of this trip:

We visited Manati Hospital, Repelon, Villa Rosa, and Ponedera
We had the honor of partnering with local Colombian Nurses
We purchased medical supplies and equipment such as wheelchairs, beds, and shower chairs to beyond grateful residents – allowing them to feel comfortable and remove urine saturated mattresses, and allowing them to safely shower
We provided support and education for an alarming number of young pregnant girls.

If you wish to continue to offer financial contributions for our next trip, it can be made through the PayPal donate button below or:

CashApp ($NursesOnTheMoveOrg)

PayPal (NAHN Houston)

Venmo (@Nursesonthemove)

*NAHN Houston Chapter and its initiative Nurses On The Move, Inc are 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations. Contributions are tax-deductible as permitted by law.

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Please check back for updates for our next mission trip to Colombia. The supply list is specific to the needs of each community identified for the mission.

2025 Colombia Supply Request List:

*Ship supplies to: 30014 Park Place Dr, Tomball, Texas 77377*

Boys and girls 0-8 years old

Clothes
Shoes
Sneakers
Diapers, sizes 2,3,4
Wipes
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Balmex cream or similar
Soap
School supplies
Toys
Reading books (in Spanish)
Coloring books and crayons
Baby milk bottles

Handicap patients

Clothes
Shoes
Socks
Wipes
Depends S, M, L, XL
Diapers, S, M, L, XL
Canes
Crutches
Wheelchairs
Walkers
Shower chairs
Portable toilets
Toiletries

Pregnant woman

Maternity clothes
Regular clothes
Shoes and sandals
Diapers size 0 to one
Baby milk bottles
Sanitary pads
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Sheets regular
Baby wipes
Vitamins
Calcium tablets
Jackets

Elderly

Clothes
Shoes
Diapers
Depends
Eyeglasses
Body cream
Pain cream
Shampoo
Soap
Towels
Wipes
B/P cuffs
Thermometers
Pajamas
Blankets
Vitamins
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste

***Monetary donations accepted to purchase liquid supplies in Columbia

Updated 2/22/25

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Monetary Donations

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Monetary Donations

In addition, we are kindly soliciting monetary support for specific mission expenses (i.e., van rental) required during our mission trip. No donation is too small.

Financial contributions can be made through

CashApp ($NursesOnTheMoveOrg)

PayPal (NAHN Houston)

Venmo (@Nursesonthemove)

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Join us with our gift card fundraising event to support our cause and help us make a difference in the lives of those we serve, without causing any financial strain on you! * Participants can easily donate money to NOTM by turning their everyday purchases into donations.

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Support Nurses on the Move Inc's Mission

Colombia Mission Trip

The 2024 Colombia mission trip was a HUGE success! See photos for a recap here!

2024 Colombia Nursing Medical Mission Trip

Volunteer With Us

Colombia Mission Trip

Over the years, we have helped countless individuals and families overcome financial, medical, and social challenges. Our success would not have happened if it werent for our supportors, donors and of course,

OUR VOLUNTEERS!

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Colombia Mission Trip

Fundraising Events

We are proud to partner with a variety of organizations and businesses to support our community. Our partnerships enable us to expand our reach and provide even more resources and services to those in need. If you are interested in partnering with us today please email us at

mariavillot@aol.com

Fundraising Events

International Mission Trips

Fundraising Events

See past and upcoming events to join us in raising funds and awareness for our cause. See our latest fundraisers:

Hispanic Heritage Month: 2023 Puerto Rican Festival

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Fundraisers

International Mission Trips

We have been able to aid other countries including Mexico and Guatemala. We look forward to adding to our growing list. See our photo gallery for more details or click the links below:

Colombia 2024

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Announcements

Good News!!!

We are overjoyed to share that, as a result of our last nursing medical mission to Barranquilla, Colombia in 2024, we have officially sponsored 27 children!

Thanks to the generosity and support of our incredible community, these children started school just two weeks ago—something that would not have been possible without this sponsorship. Last year we were able to provide Colombian residence access to healthcare and essential resources, but also access to Education!

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New!!! 2025 Colombia Nursing Medical Mission Trip

We are SO excited to announce that we will once again be ON THE MOVE to Baranquilla, Colombia! The official dates for Colombia are September 21, 2025 - September 28, 2025. We will be putting into action our promise to promote the improvement of the health of our Hispanic community INTERNATIONALLY! Stay tuned for updates on our facebook!

Want to make a difference in Colombia? Donate here

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Highlights

The Legacy of Gloria Velez Alvarez

Let me tell you a little bit about my mother and overall, a wonderful woman, Dona Gloria Velez Alvarez. First off, she was a nurse at the public hospital in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, where she was known in the community and throughout the neighborhood. It seemed like every afternoon someone would come to the house to get an injection and Mom always kept the syringes boiling to the point that at times they couldn’t even be touched. When someone was going to have a baby in the neighborhood, they would come looking for Gloria and if someone had an infection, cut, or needed bandages changed, Mom was the go-to person for the neighborhood.

There would be times where I had to go to an appointment for either the doctor or the dentist and mom would take me to work with her at the hospital. When the appointment was over the nurse, or the assistant would take me back to where mom was working for that day and the other nurses would entertain me by letting me call patients. I think this is where my love for nursing started.

When we started the medical missions, mom would always give me donations of shampoo, hand sanitizer, and other things, and couldn’t wait for me to get back, so that I could tell her all the towns we went to help those in need. Even though she had already seen it all on Facebook.

This is the legacy that my mother left me, and I will continue to follow it for as long as I can.

Our hard-working, good-natured, humble mother taught us to always give without receiving anything in return, because she knew God will take care of the rest.

Even until the end of her life she provided support to our 2023 mission.

- Jacqueline Crespo Perry

NOTM Vice President

Gloria's Donation

Thank You To Our Donors!

The Legacy of Gloria Velez Alvarez

A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Incredible Donors!

We are overwhelmed with gratitude as we reflect on the success of the Nurses On The Move Inc's Baranquilla, Colombia Nursing Medical Mission trip. Your support, both in terms of donated items and generous monetary contributions, made this vision a reality.

To those who contributed supplies and items: Your kindness and dedication have not gone unnoticed. From medical equipment to essential supplies, your donations played a vital role in providing critical care to those in need. Your generosity truly knows no bounds.

And to our monetary donors: Your financial support has been the bedrock upon which we built our mission. Your contributions not only helped us reach our goals but also enabled us to expand our reach, ensuring that more communities received the care they deserved.

Together, we made a profound difference in the lives of countless individuals in Colombia. Your contributions translated into healing, hope, and comfort for those who needed it most. From medical consultations, to delivery of desperately needed medical equipment, to health education, we were able to address a wide range of healthcare needs.

But our gratitude goes beyond words. Your trust in our mission and your commitment to making the world a better place inspire us every day. It is your support that fuels our passion for nursing and drives us to continue our work in underserved Hispanic communities. Your generosity doesn't just touch the lives of patients; it ripples through entire communities, leaving a lasting impact. We are deeply humbled by your belief in our cause and your willingness to stand with us in this endeavor.

As we move forward, let's remember that it is only together, as a community, that we can create positive change. We look forward to your continued support as we strive to make healthcare accessible and compassionate for all.

Once again, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you. You are the heroes behind the scenes, making our medical mission dreams come true

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School Sponsorship

Nurses On The Move Gives Back-To-School!

We are overjoyed to share that, as a result of our last nursing medical mission to Barranquilla, Colombia in 2024, we have officially sponsored 27 children!

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