Other Projects
In addition to large-scale projects, The Pastoral Team assists the people in a variety of smaller works.
Funeral Support
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Financial
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Accompaniment of the family
Food Relief
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During drought years, or if the winds/weather ruin crops, partnerships provide a food basket with many of the basic food/hygiene items needed
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Supported financially and technically with several slow drip irrigation garden projects
Catastrophe Relief
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For example: if a family’s house burns down; the Pastoral Team helps to replace household items as well as provides emotional support
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When a community is cut off from town due to flooding or landslides, the Pastoral Team has provided food relief
Health
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Financial support for needed medicines, special exams, or transportation to a hospital
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Accompaniment of the family
Community Development
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Bi-monthly meetings with community leadership; if a problem occurs in a community, they support each other with solution ideas.
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When asked, the Pastoral Team will work with Directivas to support their efforts
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The Pastoral Team has supported financially as well as logistically with the creation of formal Directivas which is a vital step for a community to be able to solicit any project or support from any NGO or governmental agency
Municipal Support
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Purchased gas for the town’s ambulance
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Provided transport to hospitals when the ambulance was not able
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Provided support for the local Catholic Church for their food pantry
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Provided funds to a community for road repair or retention wall creation/repair