The organization that serves to improve the quality of life in poor communities by supporting development in Catano and North Guaynabo, where more than 1,500 families live in poverty, mostly headed by single mothers and/or grandmothers. CARAS and community volunteers have identified education as a key strategy for improving the standards in the neighborhoods served. CARAS coordinates after-school programs, college access programs and leadership development programs for children and adolescents. Puerto Rico's first turnaround charter school will be launched by CARAS in August 2019. The existing secondary school, in the area, is ranked amongst the worst 20 schools in Puerto Rico and significantly impedes students and their communities potential for human development. For more information, contact CARAS at 939-319-5749.and info@caraspr.org