How we love our neighbors…
Food and Basic Needs.
There is hunger in Puerto Rico.
FAMILIES WHO DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH NUTRITIOUS FOOD ARE NOT SIMPLY “POOR” OR “LAZY.” DIFFERING SITUATIONS SUCH AS HURRICANE AFTERMATH, MEDICAL ISSUES, LOW WAGES, SINGLE PARENTHOOD, AND MORE CAN ALL CAUSE PEOPLE TO SEEK HELP.
What we offer:
SOMETHING AS COMMON AS A CAR BREAKDOWN, AN ILLNESS, A DIVORCE, DEATH, OR THE LOSS OF A JOB CAN CREATE HAVOC IN A CAREFULLY BALANCED BUDGET. FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDE EMERGENCY SUPPORT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
FIRST RESPONSE ASSISTANCE: WE ADMINISTER CLOTHES AND HOME GOODS TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED. QUALIFYING FAMILIES CAN RECEIVE GROCERIES OF PERISHABLE AND NON-PERISHABLE FOOD MONTHLY, ALLOWING FAMILIES TO STRETCH THEIR DOLLARS AND SPEND THEIR RESOURCES ON OTHER BASIC NEEDS.
SMALL ANGELS PROGRAM: WE EQUIP NEWBORN PARENTS WITH CAR SEATS, CRIBS, AND OTHER BASIC NEEDS FOR NEWBORNS WHO NEED A CLEAN AND HEALTHY START TO LIFE.
LA COCINA CALIENTE (COMMUNITY KITCHEN): CONSTANT DISTRIBUTION ON THE WEST COAST PROVIDING DAILY HOT AND HEALTHY MEALS. DURING AN EMERGENCY AND DURESS, WE SUPPLY WARM MEALS AND GROCERIES TO FAMILIES IN THE WEST COAST COMMUNITIES.
THE SMILE BANK: WE RECOGNIZE THE PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEMS ARISING IN PUERTO RICO. WE COMMIT TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COUNSELORS AND PSYCHOLOGISTS FOR THOSE IN THE CONTINUAL BATTLE FOR BETTER MENTAL HEALTH.
Health and Psychological Clinics
NATURAL DISASTERS LIKE HURRICANE MARIA AND RECENT EARTHQUAKES PLACE WOMEN, CHILDREN, AND THE ELDERLY IN THE EYE OF A DIFFERENT KIND OF STORM; INCREASING THEIR VULNERABILITY TO DANGERS RANGING FROM COMPLICATIONS DURING PREGNANCY AND DELIVERY, NEED OF OXYGEN FOR NEWBORNS AND SENIORS, SHORTAGE OF MEDICATIONS, AND MORE.
FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS HAS PROVIDED HEALTH AND PSYCHOLOGICAL CLINICS IN THE MOUNTAINOUS AREAS OF PUERTO RICO. REACHING MORE THAN 600 FAMILIES.
Educational & Relief Community Center
Our 2022-2023 goal is to restore an abandoned building that For Such a Time as This will utilize to impact and provide free empowerment programs, educational services and disaster relief services to a community of 6,000+ families affected by Hurricane Maria.
$15,000
total goal
Challenge
As a result of Hurricane Maria, many people lack employment and economic resources, which has resulted in extreme need and poverty in the communities. The long-term economic impact of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico has estimates of up to 20% decline in economic activity, with up to a cumulative $100 billion in lost economic output. The humanitarian crisis in the aftermath of the Hurricane has led to over 160,000 people who have left the island for the states.
Solution
For Such a Time as This will provide programs to empower the individuals and communities to work in a sustainable way. Through educational programs and trainings the people will gain knowledge in different areas to work and sustain their families. At the same time, For Such a Time as This will provide the educational programs, training, and services free for the communities.
Long-Term Impact
The Educational and Relief Center will provide constant education, support, and training to help individuals and families not only rise out of poverty but to develop the skills and knowledge to be self-sufficient. In the event of any future natural disaster, the Educational and Relief Center will be ready to help a community of 600+ families.
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