Disaster Response Puerto Rico Project #39357

Repairs to Hogares Teresa Toda post H. Maria in PR

by Hogares Teresa Toda

Project Report | Nov 29, 2021
Grateful for what we have!

By Lymaris Marrero-Deya | Project Liaison

Girls

We want to start this report by acknowledging how grateful we are about the simple things that we take for granted every day and thanking our donors for joining us in this journey. During this period, we were blessed by not having to deal with any storm. Most of the repairs to the Hogares Teresa Toda, after Hurricane Maria, were completed. Thanks to donors like you the roof at the resident's dorm was sealed, the new fire alarm system was installed, and the facility was painted and once again, for all of that and many things more, we are grateful. However, the main entrance doors and the cement hanger to protect our passenger vans are still pending.

Time passed and the maintenance of a structure like Hogares Teresa Toda is on-going. The facility is due to be painted entirely once again, the main entrance door continues to deteriorate, the parking lot is in need to be asphalted, we need a pressure washer to clean up roof and front of the building, and some girl's cabinets need to be repaired.

Thanks to God, these are only material needs because our girls are receiving the best care and attention possible. We are proud to say that our institution was granted with the maximum accreditation provided by CARF which is three years. This accreditation represents the highest level of accreditation that an organization can receive highlighting excellence in the provision of program services. For your reference, here is the link to our accreditation. Hogares Teresa Toda HH. Carmelitas Teresas De San Jose, Inc. (carf.org)

God bless you all and thank you because giving is not just donating but making the difference!

Hogar

Door in need of replacement

Pavement

Painting needs

Exterior paint needed

Links:

Hogares web

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Jul 7, 2021
Preparing for the Hurricane Season

By Lymaris Marrero-Deya | Grant Writing Specialist

Generator and Diesel Tank

Greetings to all our wonderful donors. Thank you for believing in us and supporting our mission of sheltering girls’ victims of traumatic experiences. It is our main goal to provide a safe environment, make them feel in a family environment while we work on helping them heal their trauma.

It is the time of the year that we need to prepare for an active hurricane season at the Atlantic Ocean. The season started in June 1st and last until November 30th. After learning from a great experience like the Hurricane Maria, it our aim to assure that we can grant the power supply to the organization during an emergency like that. In Maria, many places in Puerto Rico, including our location, stayed without power for more months. We were able to maintain the electricity through an industrial generator. This equipment allowed us to continue the services to the population served.

We have completed a full maintenance of the equipment at a cost of $10,000 are happy to report that we are ready for the Hurricane Season. Power generator and Water Cisterns are ready to run in case of a water or electricity shortage. In terms safety, solar spotlights were installed throughout he facility.

Regarding other repairs at the Hogar we proud to announce that we completed the transformation of the living room in one of the houses into a bedroom to accommodate any participant with mobility challenges. The room is wheelchair accessible and bathroom included.

The construction of a ramp to comply with the ADA Act is still pending. More funds are needed to complete this phase. We encourage our donors to support us in this endeavor to provide equal access for people with disabilities. Thank you and God Bless!

Cistern 1

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Mar 9, 2021
Accreditation Work Up

By Lymaris Marrero-Deya | Grant Writing Technician

Greetings to all our donors. Hoping that all of you are in good health. Hogares Teresa Toda is very excited to announce that we are in the process of the CARF accreditation. This accreditation represents the highest level of accreditation that a human services organization can receive. Its standards ensure that accredited organizations provide the best possible care, so people like you can trust that our organization has been reviewed with high standards in mind. We are committed to put the care of our girls first, and work hard every day to improve the quality of services in the organization.

With that said, there is a lot of work ahead. Environmental and Accessibility inspections acknowledged the repairs and improvement made after Hurricane Maria like the seal of the resident’s dorm roof, the repairs of the main entrance doors, and the installation of a new fire alarm system. However, there is work pending to be completed like the painting at the interior of one of the resident’s house and the construction of a cement hanger to protect the resident’s van.

Besides the above-mentioned needed repairs, the inspectors made several recommendations that amplify the number of repairs needed to comply with the accreditation standards. These repairs are related to accessibility to become ADA compliant and safety.

In order to be ADA compliant, we need to enlarge the kitchen’s door to apply the standard measure for wheelchairs to pass through; build a ramp at the entrance of the administrative building and another one at one of the houses. We also need to transform a living room into a bedroom for a participant with mobility limitations. In terms of safety, we have been recommended to install a surveillance system among another few details.

So, we have more work to do but we know that we are not alone. We have a community of donors and grantees that walk side by side with us to transform the lives of our participants. We are eager to provide the best care possible, the opportunity to heal trauma and provide our participants with the foundation to become strong and successful women in a near future. Thank you for joining us in this effort and for making the act of giving in an act of hope.

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