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After the winter break and in honor of Children’s Day, we have designated August as “Children’s Month.”

Every year at the Augustinian Social Service, we work with the conviction to ensure the fulfillment of our children’s rights, addressing their basic needs, and fostering their full development.

The right to education, culture, and play are pillars of our daily work and are reflected in all the activities planned by our institution’s team.

These activities are enhanced with the help of friendly institutions and volunteers who, through their contributions, invite us to promote the growth of the children: theater performances, sports activities, children’s shows, ecological workshops, and more.

In Children’s Month, we will close with a party on August 29th organized together with the San Martín de Tours Institute for all the children participating in the Augustinian Social Service.

 

Starting this year, with the help of volunteers, friendly institutions, and the families participating in the service, we are organizing activities to celebrate the children’s birthdays and special occasions.

A volunteer coordinator helps us ensure that every month we have different activities to celebrate together and appreciate various disciplines.

We have already had party entertainers, a circus, a music show, and for this month, we have prepared a MAGIC SHOW!

Thanks to the help of the parents and volunteers from the San Martín de Tours Institute, every month we have cakes and delicious treats to accompany the event. Thank you to everyone who joins in the fun with us!

 

The Augustinian Social Service conducts activities aimed at supporting, entertaining, and educating children who participate on a weekly basis. It’s a space of reference and support for the children and their families. To make this happen, we have the help of a GREAT team: coordinators, teachers, and a fundamental asset for us, which are THE VOLUNTEERS!

The spaces provided by the SSA would be unthinkable without the VOLUNTEERS who daily offer their help selflessly, with commitment, and professionalism.

There are many motivations, interests, and ages among all the volunteers who accompany us, but what unites us is the commitment and the desire to participate in ensuring the rights of children and the development of the community.

The students from San Martín de Tours and San Agustín Schools are part of the “Youth Team” of:
our volunteer team. With regularity and an impeccable spirit, the youth help us with the school support, library, and playroom projects. Always accompanied by institutional leaders Adriana and Fabián, together we promote values ​​education, solidarity awareness, and the importance of social participation starting from school.

 

 

In 2004, the Gregorio Mendel Civil Association opened the doors of the Augustinian Social Service, aiming to meet the undeniable need of the Balvanera neighborhood for an educational and recreational space for children.

Many institutions, volunteers, professionals, and supportive families came together with the Augustinian Social Service to launch a space filled with activities that would bring the community together.

This year marks our 10th anniversary, supporting and accompanying families in a healthy environment for recreation, education, and support for children from the age of 2.

The Augustinian Social Service comprises a library space, a playroom, a playful-educational workshop for children aged 2 and 3, popular soccer, and academic support projects.

2014 is a year of celebration, and we want to celebrate it with all of you who help us continue to grow.

Through our website, we will keep you updated on all the latest news from the Social Service to continue working together on this GREAT project.

WELCOME!!!

“Por un hogar digno (For a dinified home)” is a new project born out of a critical need among families residing in the city of Santa María, Catamarca, and neighboring hillside villages, related to housing issues.

Here we generally find large families currently living in very small and precarious housing conditions. This is due to their low incomes, which prevent them from building their own homes. Additionally, they often rely on natural materials such as straw, stones, mud, etc.

This project carried out by OSAC aims to initially help two families. One of them is María’s family, who has seven children and one grandchild. Their house has only two rooms and urgently needs to build at least one more room.

The second family lives in the town of Los Saltos and urgently needs to repair the roof of their home, which was damaged due to an accidental fire.

Help us help out. Together, we can accomplish much more! If you’re interested in collaborating, for more information on how to make your donation effective, please reach us at: osac@gregoriomendel.org