Centro Bonilla | Financial Aid Program

Centro Bonilla

Centro Bonilla’s Financial Aid Program was created to help reduce economic barriers that prevent individuals and families from accessing mental health and wellness support. Many members of the communities we serve experience financial hardship, making it difficult to prioritize counseling, holistic wellness services, educational support, and emotional care. 

Through this program, Centro Bonilla has been able to provide financial assistance and reduced-cost access to therapeutic and community-based services for children, youth, adults, and families in need. Our goal is to ensure that healing and emotional support remain accessible regardless of economic circumstances. 

Program Impact

Over the past year, the Financial Aid Program has supported individuals and families who otherwise would not have been able to participate in counseling sessions, wellness activities, educational workshops, and community programs. This support has helped create safer and more consistent access to emotional care, stress reduction, and personal growth opportunities. 

Many families shared that receiving financial assistance allowed them to seek support without the added burden of choosing between mental health care and basic daily expenses. For several participants, this was their first opportunity to engage in therapy or holistic wellness services in a supportive and culturally affirming environment.

Community Story

One participant expressed that receiving financial assistance through Centro Bonilla gave her the opportunity to continue attending counseling sessions during a period of emotional overwhelm and financial instability. She shared that the support helped her feel seen, supported, and less alone during a difficult chapter in her life. Through continued care, she was able to strengthen her emotional wellbeing and reconnect with hope and stability for herself and her family.

Stories like this continue to remind us that financial accessibility is deeply connected to emotional healing and community wellbeing.

Progress Toward Our Goals

The Financial Aid Program continues to grow as community needs increase. Through donations, partnerships, and community support, Centro Bonilla has been able to expand access to services while continuing to prioritize dignity, compassion, and culturally grounded care.

We are actively working toward increasing the number of individuals and families who can receive assistance, while also building sustainable systems of support through the future development of our permanent community healing center in Jayaco, Bonao.

Next Steps

Centro Bonilla plans to continue strengthening the Financial Aid Program through:

• Expanding fundraising efforts for mental health accessibility
• Increasing reduced-cost counseling opportunities
• Supporting youth and family participation in wellness programs
• Building partnerships with donors and community organizations
• Creating a permanent healing space where accessible services can continue to grow

We remain deeply grateful to all supporters, donors, and collaborators who make this work possible. Every contribution directly supports healing, accessibility, and hope within the communities we serve.