In February of this year, the Municipality of Concordia recovered the Multipurpose Hall (SUM) of the El Silencio neighborhood, a space intended for activities for local residents, but which was instead being used to operate a nightclub.
Through joint work between different areas of the Secretariat of Human Development, a new Neighborhood Library was opened, a space where literacy activities, academic support, training workshops, and cultural and sports proposals are also carried out.
The intervention is part of the Municipal Library Program promoted by the Undersecretariat of Education and Culture. In addition, the Evangelical Baptist Church “Jesús es Rey” holds dance, bakery and pastry workshops, a soccer school with values, and academic support.
“A nightclub was operating in this municipal hall, as incredible as it may seem. A space that was created for the residents, for families, for children, had been taken over by unscrupulous people to set up a nightclub,” stated Mayor Francisco Azcué, who maintained that “we were able to recover it, we invested in the place, and today it is a space for all the residents of El Silencio.”
Likewise, Azcué recalled that so far in his administration, 9 community halls that were in a complete state of abandonment, vandalized, or destined for activities unrelated to their intended use have been recovered. “We stood up to a type of policy that is harmful to society, and we are very happy that today there are children playing, learning, or adults training in those places.”
The Secretary of Human Development, Carlos Gatto, highlighted the work carried out to recover the building and put it back at the service of the community so that “families and children can access a book, tutoring classes, sports activities, and workshops. Together we can achieve great things.”
For his part, the Neighborhood Development coordinator of the Undersecretariat of Social Development, Gustavo Barbisan, explained the process of recovering the property and the comprehensive transformation of the place: “The first thing we did was dismantle everything that was the structure and ornamentation of the nightclub. Then we put the restrooms in working order, improved the lighting, and transformed the stage into a cultural space. Today we have a library, a classroom for workshops, and an area prepared for community and training activities, all carried out by municipal personnel.”
Meanwhile, the pastor of the Evangelical Baptist Church “Jesús es Rey”, José Centurión, stated that “every initiative that helps people to develop, to dream, and to believe that a better life is possible is very important. That the community, institutions, the church, and the Municipality work together to improve the lives of families is the way to mend the social fabric that we need so much.”
With this addition, the city continues to strengthen a network of more than 30 municipal libraries distributed in different neighborhoods, bringing access to culture and knowledge to thousands of residents. In addition, the plan provides for the opening of five new spaces, consolidating a public policy aimed at guaranteeing greater opportunities for children, youth, and adults.
Through joint work between different areas of the Secretariat of Human Development, a new Neighborhood Library was opened, a space where literacy activities, academic support, training workshops, and cultural and sports proposals are also carried out.
The intervention is part of the Municipal Library Program promoted by the Undersecretariat of Education and Culture. In addition, the Evangelical Baptist Church “Jesús es Rey” holds dance, bakery and pastry workshops, a soccer school with values, and academic support.
“A nightclub was operating in this municipal hall, as incredible as it may seem. A space that was created for the residents, for families, for children, had been taken over by unscrupulous people to set up a nightclub,” stated Mayor Francisco Azcué, who maintained that “we were able to recover it, we invested in the place, and today it is a space for all the residents of El Silencio.”
Likewise, Azcué recalled that so far in his administration, 9 community halls that were in a complete state of abandonment, vandalized, or destined for activities unrelated to their intended use have been recovered. “We stood up to a type of policy that is harmful to society, and we are very happy that today there are children playing, learning, or adults training in those places.”
The Secretary of Human Development, Carlos Gatto, highlighted the work carried out to recover the building and put it back at the service of the community so that “families and children can access a book, tutoring classes, sports activities, and workshops. Together we can achieve great things.”
For his part, the Neighborhood Development coordinator of the Undersecretariat of Social Development, Gustavo Barbisan, explained the process of recovering the property and the comprehensive transformation of the place: “The first thing we did was dismantle everything that was the structure and ornamentation of the nightclub. Then we put the restrooms in working order, improved the lighting, and transformed the stage into a cultural space. Today we have a library, a classroom for workshops, and an area prepared for community and training activities, all carried out by municipal personnel.”
Meanwhile, the pastor of the Evangelical Baptist Church “Jesús es Rey”, José Centurión, stated that “every initiative that helps people to develop, to dream, and to believe that a better life is possible is very important. That the community, institutions, the church, and the Municipality work together to improve the lives of families is the way to mend the social fabric that we need so much.”
With this addition, the city continues to strengthen a network of more than 30 municipal libraries distributed in different neighborhoods, bringing access to culture and knowledge to thousands of residents. In addition, the plan provides for the opening of five new spaces, consolidating a public policy aimed at guaranteeing greater opportunities for children, youth, and adults.