This year more than $7000 was raised for the Basilio Perez Scholarship Fund, compared to last year’s $5800.

32 children (up from 23 in 2006) from the farm co-op families received two uniforms of the best quality, two pairs of shoes (sturdy black and sneakers), gym clothes, underwear, notebooks/pens/pencils, and matriculation fees.

$3000 (up from $2000 in 2006) was given to the boarding facility for secondary students in neighboring Buenos Aires. It costs $2.00/day to house and feed each child. Each family is asked to pay at least $10/month but many are unable – and that fee only covers a week of expenses!

Six high school students are being helped with room, board, matriculations expenses in the city. Students are asked to show Sara their report cards which gives her a great opportunity to talk with each student about classes, interests, progress.

The spirit of community activist Basilio Perez lives!

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