In the desert of Peru walks a man with a mission. His name is Father Jack Davis and his mission is to help the poor of Chimbote, Peru. I had the great pleasure of getting to know both Fr. Jack and Sr. Peggy while visiting Peru. Never did two kinder souls grace the streets of South America. Father Jack has been working in this poor barrio for over 25 years and has made a difference that would turn any cynic into a believer. Together with St. Michael's church in Prior Lake, MN and Chanhassen Rotary Club the lives of some of the world's poorest people are being changed one aching day at a time. But don't confuse this mission for a bleeding-heart effort. Oh no, you won't finder a tougher manager than Fr. Jack. He may as well be Jack Welsh for the demanding way he manages those who work with him. What he wants is change and his success is apparent from the huge garden that blooms outside the parroquia-twenty years ago it was a barren dirt soccer pitch. The only thing locals respect more than Jack's ability to get things done is the fiery spirit with which Sr. Peggy approaches her job. She will hug an elderly Peruana as she enters in the morning to work in the soup kitchen and at night she will gladly take a knife from a drug addict who strays too close to the gate.Please look for more stories hear at DRM about Chimbote and also pre-order my book that will be coming out in the next 12 months. All profits will go to continuing the progress being made in one of the world's most forgotten cities. Keep the change going--be part of a winning team, donate today at Fr. Jack's website.
