Sembrando Semillas.
Growing the seeds of a better future Together.

The La Pica Project, Puerto Rico

Our Core Initiatives

Empowering change for a brighter tomorrow

Community
Outreach & Vocational Training

We are developing employment opportunities for the local community and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training. Initial employment projects on the developing infrastructure will introduce laborers to the more extensive vocational training we will provide at La Pica

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Youth
Education

The Children’s Village was founded in 1851. They work in partnership with families to help society’s most vulnerable children so that they become educationally proficient, economically productive, and socially responsible members of their communities. TCV believes that there are three keys to a child’s success: education, work, and lifelong relationships. Learn more about TCV.

Supporting
Services

Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) founded in 1977 benefits and proudly supports more than 4,000 individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, mental illness and traumatic brain injury. It is the mission of FREE to help individuals of all abilities to reach their full potential and thrive in their communities. FREE provides a diverse array of supports and services including: housing, recovery services, transition to work, employment, day, community and family services, respite, crisis services, education and after-school support, primary and specialty health care and advocacy. Learn more about FREE.

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Health &
Wellness

Former NFL football player, Jimmie Bell, is leading the charge to build the athletic facility of the La Pica project. Bell will facilitate an outreach program to guide young athletes through the college application process and support them in securing athletic scholarships.

NFL Flag is the largest youth flag football league in the U.S. Serving youth athletes ages 4 to 17 years old across the country. NFL FLAG leagues are no contact, giving boys and girls of all abilities a chance to develop their fundamental football skills in a positive, inclusive environment.