updates from the field
Casa De Marisol
Charles Wright
This 8th grade group jumped right in where the last team left off. Their task was no easy one, especially under the strong Puerto Rican sun. With the walls already built and the molding set, the Charles Wright students took on the challenging work of mixing and pouring cement for the roof!
Saklan
In 2024, we completed the structural framing for this room before pausing the project. During that time, the family took the initiative to begin plastering the walls themselves.
Now that we have returned to the project, students have teamed up with community partners in Villa del Río to continue the work. Together, they are focusing on preparing and finishing the floor and getting everything ready to add additional concrete walls, moving one step closer to completing the space.
Stay Involved
Global Works funds essential building materials like wood, rebar, cement, and tools for these projects. However, once a home is complete, families receive no additional support from the government or Global Works. To make their homes fully functional, they must purchase windows, doors, plaster, and paint—expenses that can take years to afford in a low-income community. To help bridge this gap, our program director is working with community members to collect and distribute donations, ensuring these houses truly feel like home