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With a price tag of $10,000 and with the help of countless volunteers and supporters, an ambulance was purchased and delivered to El Piche, a small town in the outskirts of La Unión, El Salvador.  This was done with the vision that someday we would build a medical clinic there.

Members of the Salvadorean Committee El Piche paid a visit to the town of El Piche to oversee the drilling of a well which made water available to 14 surrounding communities. Part of this project was the purchase and installation of electric generators, to power the pump to extract this precious liquid. This project had a cost of  $17,000.

Financed the travel and treatment of a victim of El Salvador’s twelve-year Civil War. This young man visited the United States and received much needed prosthesis as both of his legs were amputated when he stepped on a minefield.

With a price tag of $9,633 the Salvadorean Committee El Piche completed a water distribution system which now delivers water to more than 3,000 residents of the area of El Piche and its surrounding communities.

Instruments (wind, brass and percussion) were purchased and shipped to establish the first ever Marching Band at El Piche Elementary school.  Value of donation is $3,000

The Salvadorean Committee El Piche completed the unprecedented achievement of financing the design, construction and equipment of the first “Enrique Alejo Medical Clinic”. This 12-room facility was named in honor of a long-time supporter and philanthropist, Enrique Alejo. This facility has a pharmacy, dental office and waiting room named after avid supporters Cacique,  Abel & Martha Diaz and Silvia Martinez. This project had a cost of $98,000.

Instruments (wind, brass and percussion) were purchased and shipped to establish the first ever Marching Band at Salalagua Elementary school.  Value of donation is $3,000

Communities from San Antonio Silva, San Miguel, benefited from donation of medical supplies such as wheel chairs, chrutches and canes as well as toys and clothing for children.   Estimated value of donation $60,000

$43,000 in relief funds were personally distributed to the afflicted by the January 2001 earthquake in El Salvador through NECE (National Emergency Committee of El Salvador).

The delivery of food and first aid supplies to the victims of the January and February 2001 earthquakes in El Salvador, were made possible thanks to the generosity and assistance of Luis De La Mata of Unified Western Grocers Inc. and Enrique Alejo, of Liborio Markets who solicited this donation value at $300,000.

Salvadorian Committee El Piche along with the local Government of Cuscatancingo, El Salvador built two elementary schools which were named after long-time supporters “Abel Diaz and Enrique Alejo”.  Value of this project is $210,000

124 permanent homes were built in various parts of El Salvador. These concrete and steel homes exceed all industry safety standers and were distributed in the following way: 44 in El Socorro, San Vicente; 24 in La Puerta, Antigo Cuscatlan, La Libertad; 1 in Cotumayo, Apastepeque, San Vicente; 1 in Soyapango, San Salvador; 33 in El Carmen, Verapaz, San Vicente; 21 in San Antonio Silvia, San Miguel. Thanks to our donors from various churches, sport and social clubs, newspaper, radio television personalities and the community for their support when we needed the most. The cost of this project is $310,000.

Cacique Educational Center”, a junior college-level facilities which offers 3 classrooms and a computer laboratory named after the following long-time volunteer and donors: Enrique and Randy Alejo of Liborio Market; Abel and Martha Diaz of Lupita’s Bakery; Daniel and Martha Cuñado of Vista Professional Outdoor Lightning; Ron & Zahara Azarkman and Jerry & Patricia Azarkman of La Curacao in Los Angeles. The cost of this project is $152,000.

“The Raquel Ortiz Recreational Center” opened its doors to the residents of El Piche in El Salvador. This first-of-its-kind children recreational center reaffirms our belief that children are our future, and we must invest in them. The cost of this project is $40,000.

23 year-old Antonia Arevalo suvived under the rubble of the 2001 earthquake in El Salvador before being rescued.  Unfortunately, other members of her family died leaving four children orphan and homeless.  The Salvadorian Committee El Piche, Hola El Salvador of Los Angeles and the entire community helped in donating a permanent new home to the family valued in $17,000.

The hearts of the community in Los Angeles were deeply touched by Morales Family.  On February 19, 2003 the Morales Family - Raul, Marisol, Silvia, Oscar and Raul, Jr. - all perished during a tragic accident in Palmdale, California.  Through the generous support of Taca Airlines, Olympic Funeral Homess and countless volunteers and donors, $53,000 were raised to benefit the surviving family members and to transport the bodies to El Salvador for burial.

The Salvadorean Committee El Piche and The Government of the Republic of El Salvador through FISDL built the second “Enrique Alejo Medical Clinic”. In El Socorro, San Vicente, El Salvador which provides urgent medical services to the community.  The cost of this project is $98,000.

The Salvadorian Committee El Piche and  The Government of the Republic of El Salvador through FISDL and Alcaldia Municipal  of El Carmen, build the “Mauricio Cienfuegos Sports Center” in El Piche, El Carmen, La Union, El Salvador. The center has a regulation-size soccer field, lockers, security fence, artificial lighting and automatic sprinkler system.  The cost of this project is $77,279.

The Salvadorian Committee El Piche and  The Government of the Republic of El Salvador through FISDL and Alcaldia Municipal  of El Carmen, completed  a water distribution system to El Gavilanin El Carmen, La Union with a total cost of $77,000. 

“Digna Elizabeth Fuestez” a native Salvadorian successfully received a Kidney-transplant, made possible with the collaboration of Comité El Piche and Queens Care at St.Vincent Hospital, this life-saving procedure had a cost of $160,000.

Dubbed "Help Me Live", this campaign to benefit Maria Mercedes "Menchita" Gonzales, through the efforts of the Greater Los Angeles Community, raised $206,797 towards a liver transplant for this 14 year-old orphan girl from El Salvador.  Menchita was granted one of her wishes which was to celebrate her 15th birthday among friends and family.  Sadly, her condition deteriorated and she passed away in December 2006.

The Salvadorian Committee El Piche, The Government of the Republic of El Salvador through FISDL and Alcaldia Municipal of Las Piletas, Santa Ana, Build and equipped the “Norma Roque Community Center”.  value at $122,000.

Donation of $40,000 to the Funter (Fundación Teleton Pro-Rehabilitatión) is made possible through the efforts of the Latino Community in the Greater Los Angeles area.

Refurbishing of the “Cacique Educational Center” was made possible with the help of Banco Agricola and FUPAD.  The project included the remodeling of restrooms, purchase and installation of 40 internet-ready computers, desks, printers, scanners and fax with a total cost of $27,863. 

A fully equipped ambulance is donated to the community of Santiago, Sacatepequez, Guatemala.  Communities from rural areas will benefit from this gift, as the nearest medical facility is over 25 kilometers away.  Donation value is $10,000.

The Salvadorian Committee El Piche, The Government of the Republic of El Salvador through FISDL, Alcaldia Municipal  of Ilobasco and El Salvador Health Department completed the unprecedented achievement of financing the design, construction and equipment of the third “Enrique Alejo medical center”. This facility has a pharmacy, dental office, waiting room and cafeteria. This project has a cost of $459,000

Communities from Usulutan, San Miguel, La Union, San Vicente, Chalatenango, Morazan and Santa Ana benefited from donation of medical supplies such as wheel chairs, chrutches and canes as well as toys and clothing for children.   Estimated value of donation $70,000

The Salvadorian Committee El Piche In partnership with “Comité Puerto El Triunfo – El Pescador” in Los Angeles, donated a fully equipped ambulance to the people of Puerto  El Triunfo, Usulután, El Salvador.  Donation value is $6,000

A fully equipped ambulance is donated to the community of Gotera, Morazan, El Salvador, where more than 6,000 people in this rural areas will benefit from this gift, as the closest medical facility is over 15 kilometers away.  Donation value is $15,000 this donation was made possible through the generosity of “Julia Chicas”

The Salvadorian Committee El Piche, The Government of the Republic of El Salvador through FISDL and Alcaldia Municipal  of El Carmen, once again join forces to lay down a 9-kilometer (3.5 miles) stretch of concrete road which will replace and broaden the existing dirt road.  This project will facilitate access to isolated regions from El Gavilán to Salalagua boosting the local economy and benefiting more than 12,000 people (2,400 families). This project has a cost of $1,622,644. 

Salvadorian Committee El Piche underwrites the costs for a full year medication treatment to benefit Lisetth Rivas who requires special care and is bound to a wheelchair.

Thanks to the support of the Hispanic community and through Funter Telethon The Salvadorian Committee El Piche donated $100,000 to benefit the disabled youth of El Salvador.  Instrumental to this campaign was Enrique Alejo, president of Liborio Markets and the staff of Banco Agricola Comercial in the Greater Los Angeles area.

Introduced sustainable source of drinking water into the community of Las Pitas, El Carmen in La Unión.  This was accomplished through a partnership with local and state government officials and the steadfast support of the Salvadorian community in Los Angeles.  Value of project: $15,000

Twenty permanent homes will be donated to twenty families that were severely affected by Hurricane Stan in El Salvador in 2005.  The houses will be donated to the most needy citizens  of  La Tirana, Usulutan, El Salvador.  Donation value is $60,000.

Design, construction and furnishing of “Abel & Martha Diaz Community Center” in El Piche, El Carmen, Department of La Union in El Salvador.  Among other facilities made available through this project are the “Oscar & Nilda Medina Auditorium” and “Jose & Patricia cucufate Recreational Area”.  The value of the entire project is $270,000.

Cindy De La O is the beneficiary of a kidney transplant at the Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. The Salvadorian Committee El Piche proudly contributed $10,000 towards her treatment.

The Salvadorian Committee El Piche completes the construction of a classroom in a school located in the community of El Zancudo, Morazán, El Salvador. Value of project: $10,000.

The Salvadorian Committee El Piche makes possible the replacement of the roof on the Francisco Gavidia Elementary School, in La Libertad, El Salvador.  Value of Project: $5,000

Construction of a permanent home for Lisett Rivas. The Salvadorian Committee El Piche is proud to provide a permanent residence for Lisset who requires special care and is on a wheel chair.  Value of project: $6,000.

In partnership with Telecom, The Salvadorian Committee El Piche brings internet access to the Cacique Education Center providing these students the necessary tools to learn today’s technology. 

El Aceituno Computer Center in Honduras”. The Salvadorian Committee El Piche donated ten computer stations ready for Internet along with printers, desks, and chairs.  Value of project: $15,000.

Through the partnership of Bethel Church in Los Angeles, the Salvadorian Committee El Piche donated and delivered school supplies such as backpacks, uniforms, sports equipment and toys to the needy people of Nicaragua with a total value of $30,000

Equipamiento del “Centro Educativo Barrio La Fatima”, Este Centro de computación ha sido equipado con computadoras aptas para internet, escritorios, sillas, impresora, fax copiadora y scanner, que ha sido posible gracias a el apoyo de Banco Agricola  bajo el lema “Manos Unidas” por El Salvador y el apoyo del Mismo Centro Educatvio a un costo de $15,000.

Through the partnership of Fundación Panamericana Para El Desarrollo (FUPAD), Organización de los Estados Americanos (OEA), and La Curacao, the Salvadorian Committee El Piche delivered 100,000 lbs of rice, household appliances and toys to needy people in El Salvador with a total value of $300,000.