PROYECTO AZTECA
Working with Proyecto Azteca (http://www.proyectoazteca.com) based in Pharr, Texas, CUPS volunteers will help repair homes, many of which house elderly or handicapped individuals. Projecto Azteca is similar to Habitat for Humanity in that applicants are required to put 'sweat equity' into their house. But Projecto Azteca's income eligibility standards for home ownership are far lower than are Habitat's. Also, prospective homeowners are required to attend classes on several topics related to home ownership and financial independence. Homes are built on Projecto Azteca's building site and moved to the owner's colonia lot. CUPS, however, will focus on repairing existing homes which are located in one of five colonias in Hidalgo County. Small project repairs may include the roof, handicapped access ramp construction, bathroom remodeling, or interior repairs due to a leaking roof. Tools for projects are available as is construction assistance. Work on roofs or with power tools is restricted to volunteers over 18 years of age. |
There are also activities available for those in work groups who are not able to work on construction projects, such as:
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Gardening with a family that has received two trees and 30 plants along with a
Master Gardener plan for their lot
VBS and/or Sports Camp for colonia
children
Other opportunities may be
identified
Projecto Azteca can handle groups as large as 30-40 people.