“Legacy of Heart Hostel”
Albergue Legado de Corazon
Albergue Legado de Corazon, a shelter for the disabled and addicted in Acuna, Mexico
I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.— Psalm 121:1-2
This video was made on our trip in October 2023. We have since returned in April 2024 to work on the projects listed below.
Please help the forgotten people of Albergue Legado de Corazon in Acuna, Mexico.
Albergue Legado de Corazon (previously known as Centauro) is a home for disabled people and those struggling with addiction. Most of the people living at Albergue Legado de Corazon would be on the streets of Acuna if it weren’t for this shelter. The shelter’s leadership left unexpectedly and made no arrangements for the continued support. A few volunteers are trying to keep it going but do not have the resources to run it properly.
The facilities and the people living here are in crisis. They are not being fed properly and the facilities are not livable. Roofs leak, the septic is not functioning correctly, mold and mildew cover much of the facilities, the kitchen has no hot water, the bedding is filthy, and many sleep on concrete floors.
The Lift Collaborative is partnering with Breakpoint Church, Young Living Stones, Centauro, and other ministries/churches to make the facilities livable. We have a plan to build a new shower house, fix existing bathrooms, set in a new septic, repair roofs, and build a food pantry to store food properly. We also plan to alleviate many health issues by installing a new water filtration system, providing hot water for the kitchen, clean and paint all living areas, and provide new bedding.
We are praying for $40,000 to $50,000 to cover the cost of these projects. Unlike most non-profit organizations, 100% of your donation goes directly to the projects listed. Volunteers are doing most of the work and are flying down at their own expense. All donations will make a difference! Please share this urgent need with friends, family, and on social media. We would also love to partner with other churches and organizations.
Projects & Estimated Cost
Repair existing bathroom (Men’s Dorm) 2,000.00 Completed March 2024
New Pantry (old leaks, can’t be repaired). 1,000.00 Pending
New Cots/Eggshell Mattresses/Sleeping Bags. 10,000.00 Completed March 2024
Dumpster 500.00 Completed March 2024
Septic Tank 4,500.00 Completed March 2024
Propane Hot Water System 1,500.00 Estimated timeline March 2025
New Shower House 12,000.00 Completed
New Toilets 1,000.00 Completed
Repair Roof Dorm 1,000.00 Completed
Repair Roof Membrane Dorm 500.00 Estimated timeline March 2025
Washing Machines and Dryers 5,000.00 Completed March 2024
Rock and Gravel 1,000.00 Completed March 2024
Rental Equipment, Paint, and Misc. 5,000.00 Completed March 2024, except painting, timeline March 2025.
Total 54,000.00 (over 40,000 given or materials donated to date by TLC and partners!)