Building Lasting Change Together.
Providing the bridge between need & support in the Dominican Republic.
Why Cabrera?
Imagine trying to learn in a bamboo shelter with a tin roof, water pouring in and distractions from sounds around, making it nearly impossible to focus or study. Or picture working tirelessly to build a small business—desperate to support your family—but with no tools, guidance, or way to reach customers. It’s the feeling of being stuck, full of motivation but with no real path forward.
This is the daily reality for many in Cabrera. But for those who are determined to work for a better future, we believe they deserve the chance to build a better life.
Lasting Change
The Cabrera Center for Progress is dedicated to enriching the lives of local residents by inspiring positive, lasting change. Through programs that strengthen individual capabilities and develop valuable skills, the Center will spark a ripple effect of empowerment throughout the community. This investment in people and potential will ultimately lead to a stronger, more vibrant Cabrera for all.
Donate NowOur 5 Missions
Job Training
Cabrera Center for Progress will support vocational training programs that strive to equip citizens with the skills necessary to advance their careers, ultimately leading to...
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Health Care
Hospital Municipal Dr. Virgilio García de Cabrera provides numerous high-quality health care services in the municipality of Cabrera including internal medicine, pediatrics, general surgery, dentistry,...
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Education K-12
Faro de Cabrera was created to help fill a growing need within the community to create a safe, personalized, and inspiring learning environment for Cabrera’s...
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Animal Rescue
Protección Animal Cabrera (PAC) is dedicated to the well-being of stray and abandoned animals. With a focus on fostering respect for all species and raising...
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Youth Sports
Nforma Baseball started in March 2019 to give the kids and youth of Cabrera the opportunity to play, learn, and grow through sports. Located in...
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Cabrera Center for Progress will support vocational training programs that strive to equip citizens with the skills necessary to advance their careers, ultimately leading to an increased quality of life and a ripple effect of positive change.
Job and career advancement is an effective way for residents to build a better lives. The Cabrera Center for Progress will work with volunteers and local experts to conduct training for jobs that are needed in the community and necessary to accommodate the tourism industry.
Vocational Training Programs
- Bartender
- Waiter/Waitress
- Cooking Basics
- Cabinetmaking Assistant
- Basic English
- Residential Electrical Network Installation
- Basic Office Software Operations
Health Care
Hospital Municipal Dr. Virgilio García de Cabrera provides numerous high-quality health care services in the municipality of Cabrera including internal medicine, pediatrics, general surgery, dentistry, vaccination services, and many others.
Donations are used to purchase needed supplies, provide health and dental clinics that are free to the community, and conduct staff training programs.
Supplies & Other Needs
- Staff training
- Free health & dental clinics
- Blood pressure monitors
- Glucometers
- Defibrillators
- Mobile resuscitators
- Patient gowns
- Bed sheets
- Crutches
- Wheelchairs to lend
- First aid supplies
- Medicines
Education K-12
Faro de Cabrera was created to help fill a growing need within the community to create a safe, personalized, and inspiring learning environment for Cabrera’s children. The school strives to cultivate a community of lifelong learners by offering a full-day bilingual curriculum for grades K-12.
Faro de Cabrera works to make their innovative educational program accessible to the general public and also provides scholarships for lower-income families. Donations are used to fund the scholarship program as well as to provide much needed classroom, equipment, and operating supplies.
Equipment & Supply Needs
School Supplies: Pencils, notebooks, dictionaries, maps, etc. Sports Equipment: Volleyball, basketball, badminton, ping pong Operating Supplies: Fans, water coolers, digital boards, projectors Housing Supplies: Bedding, furniture, housewares (for teachers)
Animal Rescue
Protección Animal Cabrera (PAC) is dedicated to the well-being of stray and abandoned animals. With a focus on fostering respect for all species and raising awareness of animal suffering, PAC is working to advance animal welfare in Cabrera.
Donations are used to care for abandoned animals in the Cabrera area, and funding allows PAC to provide food, cover veterinarian expenses, purchase supplies for sterilization clinics, and perform emergency rescues.
Monthly Food, Supply & Vet Needs
| 22 lb. bags of cat food: | Qty 3 |
| 40 lb. bags of dog food: | Qty 20 |
| 40 lb. bags of puppy food: | Qty 7 |
| Rolls of Clorox Wipes | |
| Paper Towels | |
| Disinfectant | |
| Average monthly vet expenses: | $500-$1000 USD |
Youth Sports
Nforma Baseball started in March 2019 to give the kids and youth of Cabrera the opportunity to play, learn, and grow through sports. Located in the Cabrera boardwalk area, there are currently 94 participants ranging in age from 5 to 15 years old.
Through consistent practice and engagement, we aim to equip the children and youth of Cabrera with the tools necessary for healthy mental and physical development, laying the groundwork for them to become productive and empowered future citizens.
Fundraising Campaign
| Equipment Needs Total | $15,071 |
| Annual Budget Expenses | $12,800 |
| Fence Repair | $2,500 |
| Sponsor a Child | $12/month |
The Facility
We are building a facility that is equipped to house and support many of our Mission areas, as well as serve as a welcoming place of encouragement and acceptance.
Help support the mission by sponsoring a specific area or feature of the facility. Click to see where your donation can make a lasting impact.
Wish ListWhy Us?
Jessica and Rupert McCormac were married on the stunning beaches of Cabrera, but their experience went far beyond the walls of their beautiful villa. They explored the community, connected with its people, and quickly fell in love with the spirit and warmth of the town. As they learned more about the daily challenges of life in Cabrera, they felt a strong desire to help create lasting change.
They envisioned a place offering education, opportunity, resources—a path to a better future. That vision became the Cabrera Center for Progress. Today, they are working hand-in-hand with the community to bring that vision to life.
