In the village of La Huerta, about 25 minutes outside of San Miguel, Lily supports her 4 children by weaving baskets out of carrizo.

In the past they all were living in a small shack made of carrizo and a donated piece of plastic which served as the roof. Now, thanks to Casita Linda AC, they have a 240 sq. ft. home with a good roof, a solar hot water shower, electric lights, four windows, mattresses (graciously donated by St. Paul's Church) and a new-found sense of security and dignity.

"I remember watching her youngest son trying to read a textbook which