The Schools
The children are La Limonada’s future. Much of the efforts since 2001 have revolved around providing the children of La Limonada a safe place to learn and grow. Since 2001, the team of teachers and staff members at the schools have provided hope…
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Scholarships
We believe education is the key to providing children with the opportunities they need to escape a cycle of extreme poverty. The education the children receive at The Schools provides a great foundation for their future.
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Safe Home
The volatility of a place like La Limonada creates an environment that is most harsh on the children of the community. They are the innocent victims in a sub-culture of poverty, drug abuse, sex trafficking and gang violence. These precious, innocent victims are desperate for a safe place to call home
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Community of Faith
In 2009 Tita was introduced to Erwin “Shorty” Luna – a pastor and former gang member who had planted churches in other communities in Guatemala City very similar to La Limonada. A friendship and partnership emerged as they both realized God’s calling to establish a community of faith in La Limonada.
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Micro-Enterprise
The first grassroots micro-savings and credit organization in Central America’s largest urban slum, La Limonada. FAC seeks to empower and provide opportunities for the people in La Limonada through access to financial services, entrepreneurship services, and relational support.
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Vocational Training
Employment in La Limonada is something that is hard to come by. In addition to the lack of opportunities, there is a lack of education, particularly in skilled trades. For many of the men and boys of the ghetto, this is a factor that heavily influences their decision to join a gang.
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Future Programs
As our community development work continues to empower the people of La Limonada we will pursue additional programs in the community. Future programs we are currently working toward include a comprehensive vocational training center and a walk-in medical clinic.