Campus Projects
Donations can be made below.
Campus Improvements and Repair Needed
Walkway and Entrance Area Project can be completed for $10,580.00
In July 2022 work began to repair the steps, sidewalks and gathering areas around the convent and chapel. The sidewalk and tiles in these areas had deteriorated and needed to be repaired. The decision was made to replace the cement and tile with bricks to better withstand the natural elements in Peru. In-kind donations were received from businesses in Peru in the amount of $12,354.30.
Transformer Station Project can be completed for $21,500
In 2021 it was realized that the transformer station would need to be moved for the safety of everyone that lives and visits Casa Hogar. Transformer is in a location that is dangerous for the entire campus.
Perimeter Wall Project can be completed for $67,020
The perimeter wall of the entire Casa Hogar campus needs to be repaired and/or rebuilt in sections. Regular maintenance has been performed over the years, but it has now deteriorated beyond the point small repairs. The wall will be done in 84 meter sections. Breaking up the entire perimeter into (4) sections
Electrical Upgrade Project can be completed for $36,700.00
Electrical updates and repairs for the girl’s apartments, administration building, convent and priest residence. These are the final four areas to be done and then the entire campus will have had electrical upgrades completed.
Campus Projects and Improvements Completed by June 2022
WIFI and Internet Project
was completed in December 2021 at the cost of $12,118.49
Upgrading the technology and WIFI for the entire campus was started in November 2021. Before this upgrade, the WIFI would go down frequently making it almost impossible for the children to stay on track with their virtual classes
Security project was completed in March 2022 at the cost of $15,555.67
In December an upgrade was started for the overall security of Casa Hogar. This included replacing cameras, adding new cameras, upgrading the Security technology, and installing security alarms from the gate to the grotto.
Natural Gas Project will be completed in August 2022 at the cost of $17,961.90
In February, lines were run to install natural gas at Casa. Before, gas was purchased in tanks with costs continually rising. This upgrade will provide considerable and continuous cost savings for Casa Hogar. The installation of gas lines and equipment was completed in March 2022. The last step is for the utility company to turn on service.
Property Line Fence Project was completed in April 2022 at the cost of $33,136.57
In January the need for a security fence on the hill behind the Casa Hogar property, above the Grotto, was realized. This fence was needed as visual acknowledgement of the property line of Casa Hogar. As well as to protect the people and property at Casa Hogar.
Getting started on these projects is exciting, but we can’t do it without the help of our benefactors. If you are interested in supporting these projects, or one in particular, please contact Noel Furger at nfurger@frjoesguild.org.