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        <ExplanationTxt>Form 990, Page 2, Part III Statement of Program Accomplishments:To strengthen the relationship between the St. William Community and the people of the municipality of Esquipulas, Nicaragua and support the efforts of the Esquipulas community to improve their life opportunities. To serve the persons residing in the boundaries of the parish of Our Lord of Esquipulas, regardless of their church affiliation, and specifically including residents of the rural area and villages included in the parish.Form 990, Page 2, Part III, line 28:Funds used to serve the persons residing in the boundaries of the Parish of Our Lord of Esquipulas and specifically including residents of the rural area and villages included in the parish.</ExplanationTxt>
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