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Sponsor Group Builds a House for Those in Need
in Baja California, Mexico
(Santa Ana, CA) date - The sponsor Group will take a break from their usual routine and share a life-changing experience when they build a home for a family in Mexico this Saturday, . The group will be building the home as part of a volunteer effort with Corazón, a non-profit organization that has helped create sustainable communities in Baja Mexico since 1978.
The house, a 16 x 20 building with concrete floors and walls with 4 windows and a kitchenette, will be for a family* participating in the comunidad Corazón (Corazón Community) program. This family earned this home by volunteering in the community, learning job skills and maintaining strong academic standing.
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For those getting the house, this is a coveted honor earned through hard work and committment.
"Corazón's homes are not a hand-out This is a proven method of assistance that allows families to help themselves." said Maria Mazzenga Avellaneda, Executive Director of Corazón. " With a roof over your head, it makes life's challenges less daunting and creates an opportunity for a more positive future for the entire family."
"Corazón has impacted thousands in Mexico, but often those who find the experience most life changing are the volunteers," Mazzenga Avellaneda added. "We commend group for their compassion and committment to providing a home for a deserving family."
For more information on volunteering to build a home, please visit www.corazon.org or call 714.547.0357
About Corazón
An internationally recognized leader with a proven track record, Corazón
works to strengthen families and develop self-sufficient and cohesive
communities in Baja California, Mexico. Corazón provides a holistic program
of community service, academics, training, housing, social support and
empowerment. It is one of only a few non-profits in Mexico that offers such
a comprehensive program. Corazón also facilitates cross-cultural sharing and
provides service opportunities for thousands of volunteers from the U.S. and
Mexico.
* family information can be obtained from the Corazón office, 714.547.0357 or office@corazon.org