PROJECTS SAN LUCAS, SAN MIGUEL

1.     Prison ministry

a.      visitation  -- in progress --  approximate cost:  free

b.     donation of necessities – in progress --  approximate cost:  $30.00 per month

c.     worship and pastoral duties – in progress – approximate cost:  $5.00 per month

d.    birthday parties once a month in conjunction with the orphanage – programmed to
       begin in July 2004  estimated cost:  $60.00 per month

 e.   cover patio area – began 7 March with measuring and drawing plans –
        no cost estimate available at this time

 f.       cover waiting area for visitor check in – not yet begun

g.     tattoo removal – in negotiation with Dr. Mendoza -- $4.00 for initial consultation and test removal per patient, estimated cost:  $240 total  – programmed to begin in April 2004 – projected cost per prisoner for tattoo removal, approx. $130.00 each

 

 2.     Orphanage San Antonio

a.      birthday parties once a month at the prison with San Lucas absorbing the cost.    

          Children make cards for the prisoners and guards and prisoners make the cards for

          the children.  Both the director of the prison and the sister in charge have agreed.        

          will begin in July 2004 -- estimated cost:  $60.00 per month

 d.       re-model two buildings – not yet programmed

 e.           paint existing houses on grounds – not yet programmed

 
3.     School Fe y Alegria

 a.      be a presence at the school, assist as able – in progress – cost free

 b.     paint the school – not programmed – estimated cost:  $2,000.00

 c.     construct a small kitchen – not programmed – estimated cost:  $2,000.00

 d.     construct a paved play area – not programmed – cost estimate not available

 e.      donation of school supplies – in progress – approximate cost:  $40.00 year

 

4.     Needs of the community

 a.      small donations to elderly and handicapped beggars – in progress –
          approximate cost:  $.25 per person every trip down town, $30.00 per month total

 b.     miscellaneous help as requested – in progress – approximate cost: $15.00 per month

 c.     scholarship program for underprivileged school children – in progress – approximate cost:  $60.00 per year – only covers matriculation and monthly tuition

 d.     programmed worship service at San Lucas – not yet begun, but much on my mind – cost:  $60.00 per year training/books  for Elizabeth

 5.     Other

 a.      English classes – in progress, will terminate June 2004 – approximate cost $400.00 per year (average class size 6)  – I had two classes for the past year.  Not programmed to begin another cycle.

 b.     Election observer and coordinator – in progress, will terminate after presidential election 2004, late March or May if there is a run-off  -- approximate cost:  $300.00 per election, includes travel to San Salvador, training and lodging when necessary.

 

 

 

Picture of Mass at the Jail – La Reverenda Lee Crawford presiding

This is taken in the patio area where the women spend the day.  The dormitory where they sleep is to the left, but not pictured.  Black plastic is tied to the trees to keep out the sun and rain.  This is the area I would like to cover with a metal roof.  I will leave the trees.

 

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Another view of the patio area

On the right side are the bars of the entrance where visitors enter.

The women each have their own area, most share with one or two other people.

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Each hammock that you see represents a marked out living area.

I’ve hired an architect to draw up the plans.  He has measured and will give an approximate cost not only for the whole project, but section by section.  The roofing of the patio is a hands on project that could worked on by short term missionaries.

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