We, at TSBF Cares, are committed to reach out and assist vulnerable children, elderly, youth and families in Paraguay. Many people face obstacles when trying to make a meaningful impact with their donations. Common issues include:
The Sunilda Benitez Foundation was founded in 2024 out of a desire to assist children, elderly, youth and families in need in Paraguay. Inspired by our founder’s roots and firsthand understanding of hardship, we recognized an opportunity to make a difference by sending Boxes of Joy filled with toys, shoes, clothing, school supplies, and household goods. Our efforts connect the generosity of our donors with Paraguayan families seeking hope and basic essentials. We are proud to count with committed volunteers and amazing supporters! Their heartfelt contributions make a difference in so many lives.
We support vulnerable children, youth, elderly and families in Paraguay by providing them with essential items through our Boxes of Joy program, made possible through local contributions, donors and corporate sponsors.
We collect toys, clothing, shoes, school supplies and household items from our community and send them to families in Paraguay to brighten their lives.
The Sunilda Benitez Foundation is honored to partner with Paraguayan organizations that provide vital assistance to vulnerable children, youth, elderly and families. We have provided “Boxes of Joy” with clothing, shoes, toys, household goods to the following community partners:
We organize local drives so you can easily donate toys, clothig, shoes, school supplies and household essentials to help vulnerable families in Paraguay.
The Sunilda Benitez Foundation- TSBF Cares was founded in October 2024 out of a desire to assist children, elderly, youth and families in need in Paraguay. We’re focused on delivering meaningful results for the people we serve. Please see below testimonials that we have received reflecting the impact of our early work.
“One day, architect Nilsa Zacarías, a Paraguayan who lives and works in the United States, arrived in our community. Her warmth and deep concern for the most vulnerable became immediately evident. As president of Misión Guaraní, I had the honor of guiding her on her visit so she could meet our indigenous students at the Technical Agricultural School Center.
Nilsa’s concern takes shape through regular donations collected by her foundation. These donations are crucial for us, as they allow us to provide support to young people from across the country who come from very needy families and are training to become agricultural technicians. We also distribute aid to nearby indigenous villages.
We extend our sincerest gratitude to architect Nilsa Zacarías and her foundation for the valuable support they provide to our mission and to the indigenous communities.”
—Rosa Esther Encina President | San Roque González Mission Association, Misión Guaraní
“The San Roque González Mission Association – Misión Guaraní expresses its gratitude to THE SUNILDA BENITEZ FOUNDATION for its constant support of Indigenous youth in Paraguay, sending boxes of clothing from the United States to the poorest villages in the country. These donations have been distributed among the students participating in the educational programs of the Misión Guaraní Association. Indigenous villages in the Department of Itapúa have also received them, as they are close to the Misión Guaraní Agroecological Center, where a total of 35 young people from different parts of the country are studying for the Technical Agricultural School Degree.
The training received by Indigenous youth seeks to be comprehensive and multidisciplinary. In addition to academic formation, they are trained in soft skills such as responsibility, order, following schedules, adhering to community rules, completing assigned tasks, cooking, managing emotions, relating to others, and creating a safe environment free from abuse and violence.
In 2025, this marks the third consecutive year of implementing the university training project for Indigenous youth in our country. In 2023, the program began with 8 Indigenous students in the first semester and 12 in the second semester. By 2024, a total of 20 Indigenous youth were pursuing university studies, of which 16 studied Education Sciences at the Higher Institute of Humanistic and Philosophical Studies (ISEHF) of the Jesuit order, and 4 studied Agronomic Engineering at the Caacupé Pedagogical Unit of the Catholic University.”
—Father Francisco Ricardo Jacquet Executive Coordinator and Ecclesiastical Assistant | San Roque González Mission Association, Misión Guaraní
“Un día, la arquitecta Nilsa Zacarías, una paraguaya que vive y trabaja en EE. UU., llegó a nuestra comunidad. Su calidez y su profundo interés por los más vulnerables se hicieron evidentes de inmediato. Como presidente de Misión Guaraní, tuve el honor de guiarla en su visita para que conociera a nuestros estudiantes indígenas en el Centro del Bachillerato Técnico Agropecuario.
La preocupación de Nilsa se materializa en donaciones regulares que su fundación colecta. Estas donaciones son cruciales para nosotros, ya que nos permiten brindar apoyo a jóvenes de todo el país que provienen de familias muy necesitadas para formarse como técnicos agrónomos. También distribuimos ayuda a las aldeas indígenas cercanas.
Extendemos nuestra más sincera gratitud a la arquitecta Nilsa Zacarías y a su fundación por el valioso apoyo que brindan a nuestra misión y a las comunidades indígenas.”
—Rosa Esther Encina Presidente | Asociación Misión San Roque González, Misión Guaraní
“La Asociación Misión San Roque González – Misión Guaraní agradece a THE SUNILDA BENITEZ FOUNDATION por su constante apoyo a los jóvenes indígenas del Paraguay enviando cajas de ropas desde los Estados Unidas hasta las aldeas más pobres del Paraguay. Las donaciones han sido repartidas entre los estudiantes que participan de los programas educativos de la Asociación Misión Guaraní. Así también, han recibido de las mismas, las aldeas indígenas del Departamento de Itapúa, por ser las aldeas cercanas al Centro Agroecológico Misión Guaraní, donde estudian el Bachillerato Técnico Agropecuario un total de 35 jóvenes procedentes de varias partes del país.
Se procura que la formación que reciben los jóvenes indígenas sea integral y multidisciplinar. Así, en complemento de la formación académica, los jóvenes se forman en habilidades blandas como el sentido de la responsabilidad, el orden, tener un horario establecido, seguir una norma de convivencia, ejecutar ciertas tareas y dar cuenta de ellas, aprenden a cocinar, a relacionarse con los otros, a gestionar sus emociones, entre todos generan un ambiente protegido libres de abusos y de violencias.
En este 2025 es el tercer año consecutivo de la puesta en marcha del proyecto de formación universitaria de jóvenes indígenas de nuestro país. Así, en el 2023, se inició con 8 jóvenes indígenas en el primer semestre y 12 en el segundo semestre. En el 2024, un total de 20 jóvenes indígenas cursan estudios universitarios, de los cuales 16 estudian la carrera de Ciencias de la Educación en el Instituto Superior de Estudios Humanísticos y Filosóficos – ISEHF de la Compañía de Jesús y 4 cursan Ingeniería Agronómica en la Unidad Pedagógica Caacupé de la Universidad Católica.”
—Padre Francisco Ricardo Jacquet Coordinador Ejecutivo y Asistente Eclesial | Asociación Misión San Roque González, Misión Guaraní