Hope Rebuilt After the Earthquake
Parish & Community Center in Xoxocotla
Place for education, spiritual formation, economic opportunity and the community support for the town shattered by earthquake.
What We Built & How It Works
In the heart of Xoxocotla, Morelos — a region marked by poverty, violence, and the destruction caused by the 2017 earthquake — a new source of hope is rising. Through a partnership between the Good Samaritans Foundation and the Salvatorian Missionaries, a two‑story Parish and Community Center is being rebuilt next to the Church San Felipe Apóstol y San José Obrero.
This center will serve more than 1,000 children and 350 adults, providing a safe and welcoming place for learning, prayer, and community life.
The Need & Community Challenges
Families in Xoxocotla face challenges that threaten their education, safety, and future:
- Catechism and youth classes held in damaged buildings or under the sun
- High rates of poverty and school dropout
- Youth exposed to violence, drugs, and unsafe streets
- Adults lacking opportunities for literacy or formation
- A community still emotionally and physically affected by the earthquake
A safe, dignified space is essential for rebuilding lives and strengthening faith.
Help Rebuild Hope for Xoxocotla community
This center brings spiritual formation, education, and community support together under one roof.
- 6 classrooms for education, catechism, art, and youth programs
- A multipurpose hall for meetings, workshops, and gatherings
- Evening programs for adults (literacy, faith formation, life skills)
- Music, art, and cultural activities to keep young people safe and engaged
- Reconstruction and expansion of the damaged two story parish building
Local Community Involvement
