Safe Housing Puerto Rico Project #31629

La Fondita de Jesus in the Community

by Corporacion La Fondita de Jesus

Project Report | Aug 11, 2026
Quarterly Report - La Fondita de Jesus

By Geraldine Bayron-Rivera, PhD | Executive Director

Distinguished Donors:

Greetings on behalf of Corporación La Fondita de Jesús' family. With great respect, we are reporting our achievements and challenges while providing services to vulnerable communities through the "La Fondita de Jesús en la Comunidad" (La Fondita de Jesús in the Community) program from May through August 2026.

During this quarter, our project delivered 19,390 service units to 1,269 unique individuals and families across 27 communities, 7 (26%) of which were impacted by our project for the first time. In other words, there is an average of 15 service units per participant. These communities are in the following 10 Puerto Rican municipalities: Bayamón, Coamo, Guayama, Guaynabo, Loíza, Naranjito, San Juan, Toa Baja, Trujillo Alto, and Utuado.

Trying to keep you as informed as possible regarding the demographic descriptions of the people we provided services to during this period, the distribution per gender was as follows:

Females = 44%
Males = 56%

56% of the population served (n=714) were older adults (ages 55+), 3% (n=40) were children (ages 0-17), and 7% (n=94) were young adults (ages 18-24); all from vulnerable communities. We always point out that these individuals, families, and communities are at imminent risk of losing their homes, given their needs, life circumstances, and social determinants of health.

Donating materials needed for participants in serviced communities is always part of our work. Some of the donations provided during this quarter were disinfecting wipes, water bottles, towels, clothing, educational materials, medical equipment, snacks, Narcan and Fentanyl Test Strips, vitamin C bottles, anti-stress balls, emergency groceries, over-the-counter medications, prescriptions, STIs prevention kits, COVID tests, hygiene kits, and house cleaning kits.

Workshops were developed and provided regarding the following themes:

End the Stigma: Young Men's Mental Health
What is a Specialist on Substance Abuse and Mental Health?
Loneliness and Isolation
Leadership Academy: Community organization
Leadership Academy: Community leadership
Preventing Elder Abuse
Basic Use of Cellular Phones
Using Online Search Engines
Basic Computer Use
Using the Internet
Creating and Using Email
Exploration of Solitude
Gratitude Journal
Law 35: Prevention of opioid overdose deaths
Mediterranean Diet
Influenza and other viruses
Harm Reduction
Chronic Diseases: Diabetes
Chronic Diseases: Hypertension

Some of our most important achievements during this period were as follows:

During this period, we had the opportunity to impact 7 new communities.
Among this month's achievements was the facilitation of access to services tailored to the LGBTQIA+ population, acknowledging the vulnerabilities and barriers they may face in accessing essential resources and services. These efforts promoted inclusive, equitable, and non-discriminatory care, strengthening access to support services and resources that address their specific needs and improve their well-being and quality of life.
Also noteworthy is the active, consistent involvement in coordinating and conducting health fairs in vulnerable communities, thereby bringing essential services directly to populations with the greatest needs. These initiatives have facilitated access to comprehensive health services—including medical care, nursing, mental health support, guidance, and prevention, as well as support services and case management. This ongoing effort has enabled expanding service reach, identified specific needs, and promoted more equitable access to resources that support the well-being and quality of life of the communities served.

Challenges:

A significant increase has been identified in the number of vulnerable individuals and families requiring care, guidance, and timely access to essential services. This rise poses a challenge for effectively meeting an ever-growing, diverse demand, necessitating the strengthening of strategies for outreach, resource coordination, and linkages to comprehensive health services, social support, and other community resources to address the identified needs adequately.
Effectively connecting vulnerable populations with resources and services available through government agencies remains a challenge. Administrative processes, eligibility criteria, required documentation, and response times can hinder timely access to essential benefits and services, such as housing and healthcare. Given this reality, it is crucial to continue strengthening guidance, support, and interagency coordination to facilitate access to resources that help meet the needs of those served and improve their quality of life.

As always, we are very grateful to all of you, our social investors, who believe in our work and our commitment to our mission, and who continue to allow us to have an impact on the lives of so many people! Should you need additional information or have any questions regarding this report, please do not hesitate to contact us through the GlobalGiving Foundation. Thank you!

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Apr 14, 2026
La Fondita de Jesus in the Community - Qrtly Report

By Geraldine Bayron-Rivera, Ph.D. | Executive Director

Distinguished Donors:

During this quarter, our project delivered 19,403 service units to 1,160 unique individuals and families across 103 communities, of which 10 (10%) were impacted by our project for the first time. In other words, there is an average of 17 service units per participant. These communities are in the following 28 Puerto Rican municipalities: Arroyo, Barceloneta, Cabo Rojo, Caguas, Canóvanas, Carolina, Cayey, Ceiba, Cidra, Coamo, Guánica, Guaynabo, Hormigueros, Humacao, Lares, Las Piedras, Loíza, Manatí, Moca, Naguabo, Naranjitos, Patillas, Ponce, Rio Grande, San Juan, Toa Baja, Trujillo Alto, and Utuado.

Trying to keep you as informed as possible regarding the demographic descriptions of the people we provided services to during this period, the distribution per gender was as follows:

Females = 46%
Males = 47%
Other = 7%

52% of the population served (n=605) were older adults (ages 55+), 11% (n=125) were children (ages 0-17), and 3% (n=29) were young adults (ages 18-24); all from vulnerable communities. We always point out that these individuals, families, and communities are at imminent risk of losing their homes, given their needs, life circumstances, and social determinants of health.

Donating materials needed for participants in serviced communities is always part of our work. Some of the donations provided during this quarter were solar lamps, disinfecting wipes, towels, blankets, socks, COVID tests, educational materials, medical equipment, snacks, Narcan and Fentanyl Test Strips, vitamin C bottles, clothing, anti-stress balls, adult diapers, oral hygiene kits, over-the-counter medications, prescriptions, STIs prevention kits, hygiene kits, house cleaning kits, and hot lunches.

Workshops were developed and provided regarding the following themes:

Healthy Self-Esteem
Communication and Basic Use of Social Networks
Basic Cell Phone Handling and Use
Conflict Management
Assertive Communication
Establishing Healthy Limits
Using Online Search Engines
How to Register Passwords
Diversity: Our Rainbow Skin
Myths Regarding Emotions
How do I feel? / Where do I feel?
Influenza (Flu): What is it?
Dengue: What is it?
About Cancer
What is Scabies?
Suicide Prevention
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
Harm Reduction
What is mental health? What does a psychologist do?
Oral Health
Effect of Stress on Oral Health

Some of our most important achievements during this period were as follows:

During this period, we had the opportunity to impact 10 new communities.
During these months, we have witnessed the strengthening and sustained growth of the services provided at our Community Library and Techno-Educational Center (Konect@os), which has seen a progressive increase in its use by our participants. This space has become a key resource not only for educational support but also for addressing essential community needs, such as researching and accessing government benefits, obtaining and processing documents for housing applications, and finding employment opportunities.
Furthermore, the support provided by our educational facilitator has been fundamental in assisting participants who face barriers to accessing and using technology; thus, promoting digital literacy and strengthening their ability to navigate digital processes more independently. This component has significantly contributed to reducing the digital divide and expanding opportunities for social and economic integration.
We continue to implement the Literacy project for community children, which has effectively supported kids experiencing academic difficulties, particularly due to the educational disruptions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the implementation of structured educational activities aimed at developing literacy skills, positive progress has been observed in the performance of participating children, reflected in improvements in comprehension, written expression, and confidence in their academic abilities; all of this while working on their community leadership skills, teaching them about Children's Rights, and learning about homelessness prevention. These results confirm the effectiveness of the implemented strategies and the value of the project as a complementary educational support mechanism.
Several community impacts were achieved in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, including providing social work, case management, and outreach services; offering guidance on the organization's services; and establishing various links with private and government agencies.

Challenges:

Among the challenges identified is the limited integration of parents and/or guardians in educational processes, particularly in supporting the development of literacy skills. This situation directly impacts the continuity and strengthening of learning outside intervention settings, potentially affecting participants' sustained progress. However, this challenge is recognized as a strategic opportunity for the project, aimed at designing and implementing mechanisms that promote greater family involvement in educational processes.
During this period, the need for affordable housing for participants continues. The stigma, prejudice, businesses, short-term rentals, and the high-cost rental market, among other factors, have contributed to the challenging process of locating participants with housing vouchers in our programs, which affects their well-being.

As always, we are incredibly grateful to all of you, our social investors, who believe in our work and our commitment to our mission, and who continue to allow us to have an impact on the lives of so many people! Should you need additional information or have any questions regarding this report, please do not hesitate to contact us through the GlobalGiving Foundation. Thank you!

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Dec 16, 2025
Quarterly Report - September to December 2025

By Geraldine Bayron-Rivera, PhD | Executive Director

Distinguished Donors:

During this quarter, our project delivered 12,194 service units to 954 unique individuals and families across 109 communities, of whom 8 (7%) were impacted by our project for the first time. In other words, there is an average of 13 units of services per participant. These communities are in the following 16 Puerto Rican municipalities: Aguadilla, Arecibo, Bayamón, Canóvanas, Carolina, Cayey, Guaynabo, Humacao, Juncos, Naranjito, Patillas, San Juan, Toa Baja, Trujillo Alto, Utuado, and Yabucoa.

Trying to keep you as informed as possible regarding the demographic descriptions of the people we provided services to during this period, the distribution per gender was as follows:

Females = 66%
Males = 33%
Transgender and non-binary = 1%

68% of the population served (n=648) were older adults (ages 55+), 3% (n=31) were children (ages 0-17), and 2% (n=22) were young adults (ages 18-24); all from vulnerable communities. We always point out that these individuals, families, and communities are at imminent risk of losing their homes, given their needs, life circumstances, and social determinants of health.

Donating materials needed for participants in impacted communities is always part of our work. Some of the donations provided during this quarter included snacks, boxes of water bottles, medical equipment, Narcan and Fentanyl Test Strips, vitamin C bottles, clothing and shoes, emergency groceries, underpads, over-the-counter medications, prescriptions, hygiene kits, house-cleaning kits, and hot lunches.

Workshops were developed and provided regarding the following themes:

Literacy workshop
Basic Cell Phone Handling and Use
Domestic and Gender Violence
Community Action Strategies
Strategies to Avoid Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults
Healthy Relationships
Oral Hygiene for Families
Designing with Canva
Breast Cancer

Some of our most important achievements during this period were as follows:

During this period, we had the opportunity to impact eight new communities.
In general, community member participation continues to increase.
During this period, the continued and sustained expansion of educational and health services provided to new communities has allowed us to positively impact communities with limited or no access to these resources. This achievement reflects and sustains our commitment to providing essential services to disadvantaged communities.
Participants show interest in benefiting from the organization's support and in using its services to develop their self-sufficiency in various areas of their lives, such as housing, employment, studies, and health.
During this period, participating communities continued to be educated and empowered through workshops and the distribution of informational pamphlets, as key strategies to promote physical and mental health care and to provide essential information to encourage self-management.

Challenges:

During this period, the need for affordable housing for participants continues. The stigma, prejudice, businesses, short-term rentals, and the high-cost rental market, among other factors, have contributed to the challenging process of locating participants with housing vouchers in our programs, which affects their well-being.
Throughout this period, the urgency of continuing to create spaces for dialogue and awareness on topics such as mental health, self-care, inclusion of the LGBTTQIA+ community, and neurodiversity has become evident. Although initiatives such as Community Book Club have represented significant progress, stigmas and social barriers persist that must be consistently addressed.

We are incredibly grateful to all of you, our social investors, who believe in our work and commitment and continue to allow us to have an impact on the lives of so many people consistently! Should you need additional information or have any questions regarding this report, please do not hesitate to contact us through the GlobalGiving Foundation. Thank you!

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