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        <ExplanationTxt>Grants and Similar Amounts Paid Hogares Luz Y Vida $108,347 Other Expenses Bank Charges $320.21 Dues &amp; Subscriptions $185.99 Insurance - Liability $2,064.00 The Light &amp; Life Foundation In order to serve orphaned, impoverished and disabled children, the organization will provide support to non-profit organizations that provide shelter and support and encourage the development of the orphaned, impoverished and disabled child. The groups will have to demonstrate that their activities promote relief to the poor, the distressed or the underprivileged. In addition, funds may be granted to schools, such as primary, secondary, college or trade schools that are serving underprivileged, orphaned or disabled children. All support will be restricted to board pre-approved projects with charitable, educational and religious purposes within the meaning of IRS Section 501(C)(3). Initial focus is on orphaned, impoverished and disabled children in Colombia, specifically to support Hogares Luz Y Vida in Bogota, Colombia with regard to the construction of a secondary school, provision of medical supplies and other items of necessity for the residential community.</ExplanationTxt>
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