The Friends of San Lucas (US) and San Lucas Mission (Guatemala) are partner organizations working together to empower and serve the community of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala. THE FRIENDS OF SAN LUCAS CARRIES ON THE LEGACY OF FR. GREG SCHAFFER AND HIS 50 YEARS OF MINISTRY IN SAN LUCAS TOLIMAN, GUATEMALA. OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE: AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WITH OVER 600 STUDENTS; A CLINIC AND HEALTH PROMOTER PROGRAM THAT SERVES OVER 20 COMMUNITIES; A CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM THAT BUILDS HOMES, FUEL-EFFICIENT STOVES AND ERECTS COMMUNITY, SCHOOL AND CHURCH BUILDINGS; A COFFEE PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS SMALL FARMERS; A WOMEN'S CENTER AND A VISITOR PROGRAM THAT INVITES OVER 1200 VISITORS EACH YEAR TO WALK ALONGSIDE THE PEOPLE OF SAN LUCAS. FRIENDS OF SAN LUCAS IS A NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF THE DIOCESE OF NEW ULM WHICH IS A SECTION 509(A)(1)SUBORDINATE ORGANIZATION UNDER THE IRS GROUP RULING FOR THE UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS.