Moraga Students Help Rebuild Hurricane-Ravaged Homes In Puerto Rico

MORAGA, CA — Eighth-grade students from The Saklan School in Moraga recently ventured to Puerto Rico for a service experience, as they helped rebuild houses destroyed by Hurricane Maria in 2017.

"While Hurricane Maria was over four years ago, there is still much evidence of its destruction," school administration said.

The student volunteers worked for three days side-by-side with the local community, primarily aiding with new construction efforts by prepping worksites, adding rebar and mixing and pouring 10 tons of concrete, officials said.

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"During this hard work, the students bonded with the families they were helping, interviewed
community members about the impact of the hurricane and how it changed their lives, learned
more about the Puerto Rican people and culture, and gained a tremendous sense of purpose," the school said.

"To say the students' experience was purposeful would be an understatement."

The trip in late March aligned with The Saklan School’s mission to inspire and challenge students to "think creatively, act compassionately and live courageously." For more on The Saklan School, which serves students from pre-K to eighth grade, follow this link.

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