Project La Roca Library was a huge success. We arrived on what I think was the hottest day of August, non the less eager to transform the existing library into a functional space for checking out books, reading, computer work area and doing homework. After a tour of La Roca, the 40 volunteers from Elsevier, EPS, Lexis Nexis and, University of San Diego (librarians) and Beckman Coulter along with family and friends cleared out the old and worn items and replaced with new and donated items. We also cleaned, cleaned, cleaned as we sorted through books and mopped floors. In the hot sun Jeff Berend and a group of volunteers took on the building of carrels for the computer room. Then we all took a break with the children, their moms and Pastor Miguel and had a great lunch provided by CDV. After lunch it was time to clean up and head up the hill to the bus for the ride back to San Diego and Los Angeles. There was still lots to be done, so Daria De Cooman, the dedicated volunteer that she is, stayed at La Roca and finished off the library details over the next two day. And what a wonderful finish it was. The children are so excited to have such an awesome library to read their book in. (click to see pics) RE Cares thanks all who volunteered for this project and a special thanks was sent by the children of La Roca. Also thanks to Hector the bus driver, George Perez at CDV for their dedication to the children of Baja, Mexico.
