The government has made significant inroads toward battling poverty in Costa Rica.

Over the past 15 years a system of social services have been put in place along with a commitment to education that is helping to alleviate poverty even in the poorest regions of the country. At the same time poverty remains a problem for many families.

The goal of this new building is to offer the community of Guachipelín de Escazú a meeting place where poor people receive not only spiritual instruction but also lessons in hair dressing, cooking, gardening, sewing clothes, furniture repair and other activities that will qualify for new job opportunities.

This center will also have a children’s day-care, so mothers will have the opportunity to start working and to leave their child at a safe place. 

These children will also receive healthy meals during their stay. 

Thanks to the donations of many members of the community, more than 55 families are receiving support with food every month, special medical assistance, school articles and other specific needs such asreparations of their homes.