Get to Know the Families Behind AWB!
Josiah and Sharla McCarty
Josiah is an entrepreneur and currently an LDS Bishop. Sharla is a devoted mother of 6 and one heck of a DIYer! Their six children are Aspen (22), Brindley (18), Caedance (16), Addie (14), Bentley (10), and Corver (7). Their family has fully fallen in love with Guatemala and even lived there for three months in 2022. They have all been dedicated to learning Spanish ever since their first trip tp Guatemala!
“This was something we have been guided to do, none of this has happened by chance. We love the connections we have been able to make with the people we meet. We are so much more than where we live and what we have. We love our friends in Guatemala so much, we all learn so much from each other. With service, we lose ourselves in the work and find our relationship with God.”
Kyler and Chelsie McCarty
Kyler is a lawyer and real estate investor. Chelsie has a BS in Psychology and is a professional wedding photographer. Their six children are Henry (10), Rosie (8), Eli (6), June (4), Peter (2), and Jack (8 months). So far they have only taken their older 3 children to Guatemala, but can’t wait until the whole family is old enough to go!
“We have LOVED this opportunity to be apart of AWB and to serve our friends in Guatemala. We are a young, busy family, but having the opportunity to serve in this way has changed our lives, our children’s lives, and has made us appreciate God and how aware He is of ALL of His children so much more. We are so grateful for the ways Abundance Without Borders has taught us, challenged us and brought us so much joy.”
AWB Trustee - Marci Williams
Marci is a humanitarian guru, mother of 4, and a fluent Spanish speaker! Read about her amazing husband and our AWB inspiration here.
What made you want to help and be apart of the AWB team?
“Many years ago my husband, Ryan, shared his great love for Guatemala-its people, culture, landscape, languages, and food. His love of the people was contagious as well as their love of him. Guatemala was his happy place! Our family lived in Guatemala twice and traveled very often over the 23 years we were married until he passed away unexpectedly in Guatemala. I have seen the McCarty family serving the dear people of Guatemala with great love and enthusiasm. This is the kind of heart my husband had for them.”