Hogares CREA
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| Founded | 1968 |
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| Founder | Jose Juan Garcia |
| Headquarters | Puerto Rico |
Number of locations | 152 facilities worldwide |
| Website | Hogar Crea |
Hogar Crea is an international institution, founded in Puerto Rico, that helps drug addicts break their habits.
History
In 1968, Jose Juan Garcia founded "Hogar Crea". The word "Crea" means for the re-education of the addict and the community. Those who enter the program do not have to pay a fee, but must agree to the program's strict rules. Breaking a drug habit is not easy and those who enter the program must adopt new habits which are conducive to recovery. They must go to church on Sundays and sell caramel custards and garbage bags door to door. [1] They also must wash cars and do community services. The program is not financed by the government.[1] [2]
Hogares Crea has over 152 facilities worldwide. Besides Puerto Rico facilities are also established in Florida, Costa Rica, Venezuela, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Panama, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua.[1][2]