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NEWS!!!First donation of $4,500 was sent on Nov. 16th 2001 to Father Nieto to build three houses...Thank you
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MARCH -- 2003 Reconstruction of El Salvador after the earthquakes of 2000.
According to statistics provided by the Salvadorian government and the US Catholic Church, reconstruction will take 10 to 12 years if the international community provides assistance. Unfortunately, due to world events we currently face, the aid has been very limited. With the horrible events of September 11 and the present threat of war, the victims in El Salvador have practically been forgotten. Although they have received little aid, they continue in their struggle to overcome such a terrible situation. The poor who do not have the necessary materials to rebuild their homes desperately need our help.
Catholic Charities is commendably helping within their means providing food and construction material. With the victims own labor they have managed to rebuild approximately 10% of the damage left behind by the earthquakes, giving priority to hospitals, schools and the people most in need.
The parish Our lady of Loreto in Hempstead N.Y. is actively collaborating in the reconstruction of San Pedro Masahuat and its devastated outskirts. With donations from many generous good willed people, six houses were built. Help us to continue in this effort to provide those in need of adequate shelter a simple decent roof over their heads. The need for building material and electrical supplies, such as light switches, wiring, electrical housings and breakers (10-15-20-30 amp.), is urgently needed.
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This site will help you understand the need of housing in the country side of El Salvador after two earthquakes and how you can help. You can help through O.L.L. El Salvador Aid. The Catholic Salvadoran community of Our Lady of Loretto in Hempstead, New York is working together with San Pedro Masahuat Catholic Church in El Salvador to build permenant housing for widows, single mothers, and the disabled. You can make your contributions by check to: O.L.L. El Salvador Aid. Then mail it to: Our Lady of Loretto 104 Greenwich St. Hempstead NY 11550 One or more different parties can be part of a project or can adopt a project., JUST REMEMBER NO DONATION IS TOO SMALL
HOUSING PROJECTS
One House $1,500.......... /Two Houses $3,000.......... /Three Houses 4,500/
Construction cost are lowered when the comunities work on the houses under a "Work for Food" program supervised by the Catholic Church in EL SALVADOR.
FOOD PROJECTS
One 50,000 lbs. container filled with rice only----------$5,000
One 50,000 lbs. container filled with beans only--------$6,000
One 50,000 lbs. container filled with corn only----------$1,500
ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE
We hope that together with your support and the support of many more we can provide help for these people who need it the most. For More information please contact:
Gabriel Vaca
Wilfredo Melendez
Father Rigoberto Nieto
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