2023 Highlights
Children's Therapy
A total of 22 special needs children were enrolled throughout the year. Children received weekly one-hour physical therapy sessions throughout the full 12 months totaling over 1000 hours.
Therapy for Parents
Socio-emotional therapy was provided to parents with over 200 individual sessions provided.
Food Distribution
Families received 1 food distribution box as part of the Christmas Drive. Each food box contained items for families of 4-7 members with an average cost of $100/box.
Special Activities & Celebrations
The Día Del Niño was a special celebration with face painting, a potluck and games. The celebration was held at the Centro. Pizza was once again provided for the children and families.
Over half of the families participated in the town event of the pilgrimage in honor of the Virgin Mary of Guadalupe in December.
The Christmas Drive generated nearly 40 individual and organizations providing gifts for the children and their siblings along with food baskets for the families.
In Q4, food sales and raffles were once again organized by staff and families to raise funds for equipment for the center.
Special workshops on topics such as Surviving Cancer, How to Accept and Deal with Grief of a Child, and Women' Services were made available.
Current Needs
The vast majority are single parent households, living in extreme poverty. We would like to provide quarterly food baskets to all families. Estimated cost per basket is $100.
Due the physical condition of the children, nutrition supplements are necessary to help the children strengthen their bones and muscles. For a donation of $60 per month, a child can receive protein nutrients vital to their growth and development.
Several children require specialized, orthopedic mattresses to minimize the deterioration of the their bones and muscular areas. Orthopedic mattresses have an estimated cost of $400.
Children are referred to specialty medical appointments out of town and are in need of support for transportation and expenses for the child and accompanying parent. Average cost is $100/visit to cover transportation of child and parent.