Good days are coming to Westcare Pacific Islands, Inc. as Representative Madeleine Z. Bordallo announced last October 5 that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has donated the amount of $500,000 to WestCare Pacific Islands, Inc.
Westcare Pacific Islands, Inc. or WCPI is a nonprofit organization that provides a wide gamut of health and human services in both residential and outpatient environments that specializes in helping people who are considered by many as “Helpless”, such as those who are indigent, have multiple or mental disorders, and those who are involved in or committed crimes against the justice system.
Reaching out to those most in need, Westcare Pacific Islands, Inc. has also targeted service for veterans, person with mental illness, the homeless, youth at risk and those who may be afflicted with HIV/AIDS, including; reducing the stigma associated with HIV/AIDS and STD testing and awareness.
The donation was made also possible that it came through the Administration for Children and Families or (ACF); another division member of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Bordallo mentioned that the donated funds will be used to support WestCare’s efforts to reduce adolescent pregnancy and domestic violence in the entire island of Guam.
The WestCare Pacific Islands Inc. has a strong commitment to “uplifting the human spirit” through its diverse programs and services available to Guam and the greater pacific communities that is why and through its tireless effort; Rep. Madeleine Z. Bordallo personally commended Westcare Pacific Islands, Inc. as the recipient of the $.5 Million donation.
“These funds will provide WestCare with additional resources to combat adolescent pregnancy and domestic violence in our community. On Guam, and throughout the nation, communities are working to prevent these challenges and educate young people about the resources available to them. I commend WestCare for their efforts to address these problems on Guam and I look forward to these funds benefitting our community.” Rep. Bordallo said./The Juncion News Team
