Housing, food, land, education - and stoves - for the poor of Guatemala.
About our founder, Butch Mueller
My name is Butch mueller.
My name is Butch mueller.
My name is Butch mueller.
In 1972 I participated in a 3,252 mile walk for charity from St.Paul, MN, to San Lucas Toliman, Guatemala.
I planned to spend only a short time there before returning to my Minnesota home but ended up staying three years.
But trying to run a business and raise a family long distance just wasn’t working, so I did return home, but continued to give financially to the mission in Guatemala.
in 2009 I came back
My name is Butch mueller.
My name is Butch mueller.
to Guatemala and began building stoves. Eventually my team and I started building homes, then septic systems, then water projects...which we continue to do today.
In addition, we offer financial help to families so they can send their children to school, and provide electronic tablets to students in high school and college.
Dale welle's influence
My name is Butch mueller.
Dale welle's influence
Dale Welle (in back wearing the gray shirt), a dear friend, was instrumental in the decision to grow Stoves for Guatemala . He had a passion for helping those in need and was an inspiration to anyone fortunate enough to know him.
Although Dale’s life was cut short from cancer in 2016, his vision continues to be an encouragement to all. Dal
Dale Welle (in back wearing the gray shirt), a dear friend, was instrumental in the decision to grow Stoves for Guatemala . He had a passion for helping those in need and was an inspiration to anyone fortunate enough to know him.
Although Dale’s life was cut short from cancer in 2016, his vision continues to be an encouragement to all. Dale’s compassion for the less fortunate still inspires today. He is truly missed!
Our Mission
My name is Butch mueller.
Dale welle's influence
One of the happiest moments in my life is when I hand the keys of a new home to a Guatemalan family.
Although we're a dedicated group of workers and volunteers, we can't do it alone. We need your help. Please consider a donation, a sponsorship, or volunteering your time and talents to help us.
Thank you so much!
-Butch Mueller