It is the oldest theater in the Region of Murcia, which was seriously damaged by the earthquake last May 11.
The financial institution thus reinforces its commitment to Lorca in order to contribute to the recovery of the municipality after the earthquake of May 11.
We promote various initiatives in the municipality following the earthquake, with special emphasis on care for children in vulnerable situations.
The collaboration between the city of Lorca and Obra Social "la Caixa" dates back to 1996 and includes exhibitions, support for different projects and different social institutions in education initiatives.
December 19, 2011.
Lorca's mayor, Francisco Jodar, and the representative of "la Caixa" in Murcia, Victor Guardiola, today signed an agreement under which the Social Work earmarked 375,000 euros for the rehabilitation of Lorca Theater of War.
After the earthquake of May 11, over 80% of the 21,000 buildings have suffered damage Lorca.
Buildings destined for public use and National Heritage, basic economic support of the city, have been particularly affected by the earthquake.
Given this reality, the Obra Social "la Caixa" wants to contribute to the repair of this cultural symbol of Lorca, also setting school concerts organized by the financial institution and will feature some 1,600 participants.
A commitment to the people of Lorca
The agreement signed today is part of the initiatives that the Obra Social "la Caixa" is developing in the area with the aim of contributing to their recovery.
After the earthquake, moved the forward command post and emergency care center, while the Corporate Volunteer Team "la Caixa" Lorca moved to a truck with 1,300 kilos.
The bank has also promoted an educational kit for the recovery of children affected by the earthquake and has been available to the program CaixaProinfancia Lorca, whose intervention and resources are aimed at families with children aged 0 to 16 years risk or socially excluded, and the Affordable Housing Program.
Then there are the contributions by the ECSC: 495,000 euros donation for the restoration of municipally owned colleges of Lorca and the contribution of 30,000 euros a benefit concert June 16 at the Old Stadium Condomina in Murcia.
The collaboration between the Obra Social "la Caixa" and the city of Lorca dates back to 1996 and includes exhibitions, support for different projects and different social institutions in education initiatives.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Lorca