ST JOSEPH HOME PROJECT

In 2005, the St Joseph Home Project was initiated in response to many requests from families in need, who are already being assisted through our Food Bank and Rainbow House ministries. The object of this project is to provide basic housing and sanitation needs in poor communities who are without the basic human rights: that of the right to shelter. At present, we have constructed approximately 25 houses as well as repaired and restored many others. We have also built 8 sanitation blocks across Trinidad. Upgrading humble shacks and providing one or two small rooms, enable our poor and destitute sisters and brothers to move from subhuman shelter to living a more comfortable family life. With the assistance of our contractors and homeowners, we are able to start building houses at a reasonable cost. The people whose houses are being improved, participate by providing the labour to construct these 20’ x 24’ housing units. The expert help in construction comes from our contractors who build and share information with the new owners about basic construction methods.