July News (FundaVida Wins Embassy Grant!)
In an attempt to combat regional violence and drug-trafficking, FundaVida was granted $150,000 by the United States Embassy of Costa Rica in the use of preventative programs on the South Side of San Jose. This is a remarkable gift and honor for FundaVida to be recognized by the Embassy of the United States.
Combined with funding from CR-USA, the Strachan Foundation, and Hewlett Packard, this project (Catalyst for Change 2011) totals over $250,000 and will directly impact over 700 students in the communities of 25 de Julio, Concepcion de Alajuelita, and Linda Vista de Patarra.