Churches

Crucitas

Pastor: Miguel Rodriguez

Congregation size: 50 adults, 75 children in Sunday School

Year opened: July 2006

Neighborhood: Drug dealers, thieves and dysfunctional families live here. Many single moms and early pregnancies. Lots of alcoholism.

Number of children in program: 117

Guacerique

Pastor: Esteban Elvir

Congregation size: 45 adults, 40 children in Sunday School

Year opened: September 2010

Neighborhood: Many prostitutes, drug addicts, drunks and thieves live in the neighborhood. It is a commercial area during the daylight but very dangerous at night. 

San Juan

Pastor: Yovani Espinal

Congregation size: 70 adults, 60 children in Sunday School

Year opened: April 2010

Neighborhood: Gang neighborhood, very poor with dysfunctional families

Number of children in program: Kindergarten - 28, First grade - 26

Villa Nueva

Pastor: Carlos Reyes

Congregation size: 60 adults, 40 children in Sunday School

Year opened: July 2007

Neighborhood: Many drug dealers and theives live in the neighborhood, along with dysfunctional families and teen pregnancy; the families do not have enough water; poor sewer system; streets are not paved

Number of children in program: 80