THE APIBIZA PROPOSES A REGULATION OF THE REAL ESTATE SECTOR IN THE BALEARICS
In recent real estate industry news, the Association of Real Estate Professionals of Ibiza (APIBIZA), a member of the PIMEEF, presented several proposals for the regulation of the real estate sector in the islands before the Conselleria d’Habitatge i Mobilitat, that is, regulating the requirements to carry out the activity of real estate agent in the Balearic Islands.
One of the proposals was to establish a sanctioning regime with fines of not less than € 20,000 for those agencies and / or persons without the adequate qualification.
They also argued that demonstrable malpractice should result in immediate expulsion from the registry.
In addition, it has requested to be able to report through simple tools and that real estate agents should be required to have at least university studies related to the sector or training in accredited centers or at least 5 years of proven experience in the sector.
On the other hand, it has requested that the sale and purchase transactions, the registration of real estate agents and the obligation to publish on their websites the real estate agent registration number have to be notarized beforehand.
The Association of Real Estate Professionals of Ibiza has shown its satisfaction for this proposal to regulate the real estate sector of the islands in defense of this highly invaded sector and to protect consumer rights.
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Campos de Ibiza Your Free Gift Pack
When you rent with Prestige Properties: We want you to feel at home! And use products that are natural, sustainable and environmental friendly. Therefore, as part of our wide range of rental services you will receive the gift of a broad range of body and hair amenities, free of parabens and not tested on animals, from Ibiza’s Campos de Ibiza.
From Prestige Properties we are in tune with the policies implemented by this family company and therefore we are happy to provide you with authentic natural products originating from our fruitful island.
The welcome kit created for our clients includes a shampoo and conditioner with a fresh Mandarin aroma for hair care. The kit also includes a gel and moisturising body milk with an Almond Flower aroma. The collection is completed with several display trays and a 30 gr. almond bar of soap.
Are you familiar with Campos de Ibiza? This post will bring you a little bit closer to its history.
Campos de Ibiza is a family owned company located in Ibiza and with more than 40 years of history producing perfumes using the best natural essences and products from the island.
The creation of this popular brand has a history that is based on freedom and love for Ibiza… It all began when a young soldier named Maurice Stora was fighting for the freedom of his country when the Nazis invaded France during World War II. During this fight, he attempted to travel to London by boat to join the troops lead by General De Gaulle.
On his way to England the young soldier was captured and jailed in Spain. Once in prison, Maurice became close friends with his translator Baroness Ilaria of Romania. One day, this exquisite lady made him a promise: "If we survive, I will take you and your family to discover paradise".
True to her word, when the war ended, the Baroness brought the young Frenchman to Ibiza in the 50s with help from her cousin, painter Mariano Tur Montis.
Thus began a friendship that would last forever. Maurice quickly fell in love with Ibiza and returned frequently throughout his lifetime, always accompanied by his family.
His daughter Camila came to Ibiza for the first time when she was two years old. Her love for Ibiza began with this first visit to the island, resulting in the creation of her brand of perfumes at the end of the 70s. She created aromas using fruits and flowers from the garden of her home; a paradise suspended over the cliffs of Es Cubells.
Nowadays her daughter Aurélie Kahn runs the company and has provided it with a wider and international projection, including her own creations and placing Campos de Ibiza as a benchmark in Spanish author perfumes.
With the same love for the Island instilled by her mother and her passion for high-end perfumes has enabled the brand to overcome barriers. Her products are produced 100% in Spain using formulas supported by years of experience in the natural cosmetics field, dermatologically tested and free of parabens.
All of this without forgetting that the containers are recyclable and are manufactured in a manner that is sustainable, generating minimal waste.
We hope you enjoy this little welcome gift!
Your Prestige Rental Team
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Gay tourism in Ibiza: a growing trend of colour and freedom
The rise of gay tourism in Ibiza is thanks to the tolerant environment on the island. The members of the hippie culture who made their home there in the 60s began the "live and let live" attitude. Later, in the 80s, the LGBT community was incorporated into the cultural environment of the island.
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LGBT attractions in Ibiza
The growing supply of tourist attractions covers all kinds of services oriented to the gay community. Therefore, the scene establishments are not confined to certain areas, as in many cities: the whole island is gay friendly.
Beaches
Some very beautiful sandy areas are gay tourism favourites. Es Cavallet, a nudist beach, is also known throughout the Mediterranean for its gay scene, with signs of tolerance that can be seen even in establishments such it’s famous Chiringay.
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The part of Ses Salines known as Sa Trinxa has the most transparent water and is also a gay-friendly and nudist area.
Bars
Another great LGBT attraction is the bars, which are usually painted with the colours of the gay pride flag. They are located mainly in Calle Alfonso and Calle de la Virgen, in Ibiza city. Unbridled hedonism is the norm in these areas of extreme freedom and tolerance. Mad Bar, Dado, Bar 22 and Mona Lisa are some of them.
Clubs
In these places there are legendary meetings of beautiful people, full of creativity and debauchery with impressive shows. Great artists, dancers, Drag Queens and lots of skin are some of the attractions of the theme parties held in these places.
The only gay club on the island is Lola’s. There are also polysexual clubs like the famous ones Anfora, Babylon, Amnesia and Privilege. The latter has hosted SuperMartXé, an incredible show with dazzling special effects, choreography and crazy fashion shows.
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Hotels
The Purple is an exclusively gay hotel which has a fantastic bar with the same name. It is located in San Antonio and focused exclusively on this segment of the market. With its bold but elegant colouring, and designed to offer a sensation of space, it also has an excellent restaurant service with a select sample of Ibizan cuisine.
There are many other gay-friendly establishments like Cenit, Boutique Hostal Salinas and Marigna.
Ibiza Gay Pride
This "full colour" event takes place in different spaces where theatrical performances, cultural events, conferences, book presentations and musical performances are held, involving well-known personalities. In 2019 it will take place between 12 and 15 June. On the closing night of the event there are theme parties in the most famous gay clubs.
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The development of gay tourism in Ibiza makes this island a successful place to offer the growing gay market an alternative accommodation option. Contact us for more information.
Ibiza, June 2019
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Rural tourism and agrotourism in Ibiza
Agrotourism in Ibiza is an example of how touristic activities continuously introduce innovations to extend traditional ‘sun and beach’ tourism.
Agrotourism and rural tourism in Ibiza
Agrotourism refers to leisure and recreation activities that take place in ecological production centres dedicated to agricultural and livestock pursuits. This service is managed by the local workers themselves.
Rural tourism develops in small and isolated communities. The accommodation usually consists of old houses adapted to receive visitors, and they are attended to by families.
Both activities are framed within the principles of sustainable tourism of the World Tourism Organization. They include respect for nature, support for communities, sustainable use of resources and the use of biodegradable products.
Rural tourism areas in Ibiza
With the help of real estate in Ibiza, you can find accommodation for rural tourism there. Near the heights of Els Amunts and Pla de Corona, the almond trees bloom during the spring, which is a spectacle that’s worthy of being photographed.
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In the most secluded area of the island, the northeast, lie Sant Joan de Labritja and Santa Eulària des Riu. It is also an ideal region for hiking or cycling.
Sant Rafel de Sa Creu is full of artisan ceramic workshops that produce unique pieces inspired by ancient Carthage.
San Juan, to the north, is the municipality that has benefited most from rural tourism. On Sundays, the people there bring the usually tranquil place to life with their artisan market.
The Mercada de Forada, open during Saturdays on Sant Rafel-Santa Agnes road, sells locally sourced agricultural products. You will find nuts, preserves, honey, oil, wine and even perfumes and natural cosmetics.
Countryside activities in Ibiza
In Ibiza you can find farms, plantations and vegetable gardens that all follow the agrotourism trend. Some of them grow fruits like watermelons, melons and peaches. The vegetable gardens produce tomatoes, courgettes, aubergines, cucumbers, lettuce and peppers.
The animal breeding activities are based on animals recognised as indigenous, such as the Ibizan hen, the sheep and the goat. The porc negre, a breed of pig, and the Ibizan rabbit are in the process of being approved.
Far from the beaches, coves and the bustle of nightlife, there is another Ibiza: that of the small towns in the island’s interior. Country houses, in addition to their unique architectural features, are dotted around the fields and are sometimes grouped into small communities. This quiet and rustic region maintains its ancestral way of life.
Agrotourism in Ibiza is an alternative that gives you new experiences, very different from the ones you already know. Get going and try them!
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Ibiza, May 2019
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Celebrity villas in Ibiza
Celebrities in Ibiza are already legends. Millionaires, actors, footballers and aristocrats have chosen Ibiza as the ideal place. Many come to visit Ibiza frequently, live here permanently or spend a season here every year to relax as couples or families.
The great offers and high quality of the real estate market in Ibiza allows luxury homes to be obtained at (comparatively) affordable prices.
Celebrity villas in Ibiza
The luxury celebrity homes, with their comfort, their many rooms, their swimming pools and large gardens are wonderful. In them the artists, millionaires and footballers seek privacy and all the comforts imaginable.
Each celebrity looks for different styles according to his or her tastes. Antonio Banderas and Juio Iglesias prefer more complex architecture. Guti or Fernando Hierro prefer mansions designed with cutting-edge trends in mind. Kate Moss and Jade Jagger, on the other hand, prefer the traditional Finca style home in the bohemian North of the island.
Other football players who have made the island their sanctuary are Zidane, Gerard Piqué, Carles Puyol, David Villa and Pepe Reina.
Other celebrities with properties in Ibiza include Pepe Martínez, Eugenia Martínez de Irujo, the Goyanes-Lapique family and Blanca and Borja Thyssen. Vladimir Doronin, the Russian millionaire ex-husband of Naomi Campbell has a mansion in San Jose.
Areas with more Ibiza mansions
Many of those seeking luxury homes in Ibiza are interested in constructions with local and traditional architectural features that are unique to the island. These houses are rare and distinctive, and they are often located in the countryside.
These homes are mostly in the north of Ibiza, such as Santa Eulalia and San Miguel, where there are a large number of mansions, as well as San Juan.
The south and southeast areas of the island also offer luxury homes. There are two main styles of Ibiza mansions in the north of the island: avant-garde villas or traditional buildings.
Where to buy a house in Ibiza and at what price
The purchase of houses on the island is booming and that has determined some of the prices as we’ll explain below.
A detached house facing the sea in Santa Eulalia can have a value of up to 12,000 euros per square meter. On the seafront, the price of a two-bedroom apartment fluctuates around 7,000 euros p/m2.
There are luxury homes for 10 million euros or more, but the vast majority of them are around 2 or 3 million.
The redevelopment of the old town has given a new rising value to luxury villas and the proximity of VIP beach clubs has raised the average cost of a luxury home around Ibiza Town to more than 3.5 million euros.
Celebrities in Ibiza add another touch of glamour to island life, enjoying their Ibiza villas with style. However, Ibiza is not just for the rich and famous; anyone with a dream can come here and try their luck. We would be more than happy to help you in fulfilling your dream of a new home in Ibiza.
Ibiza, April 2019
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Take a look at some of the most spectacular holiday villas to rent in Ibiza
Renting a luxury villa in Ibiza is synonymous with success. More and more people are choosing the island as an ideal setting to relax and disconnect from their daily routines. With a wide variety of luxury homes to rent, Ibiza is guaranteed to satisfy those who want to enjoy the island’s leisure and luxury.
The top 5 luxury villas to rent in Ibiza
Whether you want to enjoy the nightlife or prefer peace and quiet, the island offers an unlimited variety of options. All over the world Magazines specialising in real estate and decoration regularly put together lists of the best luxury homes to rent in Ibiza. In this post we’ll highlight just a few of the most luxurious villas from the range of our portfolio properties.
1. Villa Jumali. From 23.400 euros per week you can enjoy this stunning modern 6 en suite bedroom villa located near Vista Alegre and Es Cubells. Here you will enjoy spectacular views of the sea, Formentera island and Porroig. You will find several terraces and 2 Swimming pools: 1 of 15×5 m with a ‘beach area’ for children and another one of 3x 4.5m.
2. Can Oasi. This is a truly stunning luxury holiday rental villa with views towards Cala Jondal. With 6 en suite double bedrooms (4 in the main house and 2 more in the guest house) this villa is equipped with an amphitheater cinema set around a private lake, an oasis spa set within tropical gardens and a heated 24 metre pool. Price per week on request.
3. Can Vistas. Can Vistas is a luxury holiday villa rental in a prime location in Ibiza. With 6 double bedrooms, this Gaudi inspired villa is surrounded by 3 hectares of lush Mediterranean gardens where fruit trees and colourful bougainvilleas grow. Each of the outdoor areas of the house are ideal for different moments and times of the day. The magnificent infinity pool merges with the sea in the distance and with the panoramic views of Las Salinas and Formentera island. Price per week on request.
4. Villa Noemi. This modern villa is located in Roca Llisa, near Ibiza’s only golf course, facing the sea. From almost every room this luxury rental villa enjoys views of the sea and Formentera. It comprises 6 double bedrooms, 6 bathrooms and shower rooms, a 19 metre swimming pool and a private gym with Spa. From 15.000€ per week you can book this stunning Ibiza villa.
5. Casa Sun. This spectacular 6 bedroom minimalist style villa with seaviews is located about 5 minutes from the popular beaches of Cala Yundal and Es Xarcu. The exterior spaces are ideal for long summer days and nights, where you can enjoy a large 25 x 5 metre swimming pool surrounded by various terraces and an outdoor dining area for 12 people. This villa is yours from 23.400€ per week.
If what you’re after is renting a luxury villa in Ibiza, get in touch with us. At Prestige Properties Ibiza we know the island and it’s real estate landscape perfectly, and we can give you all the advice you need to make sure you find the house of your dreams next summer.
Ibiza, February 2019
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Ibiza’s Gourmet Cuisine
Ibiza’s gourmet cuisine is one of the reasons why those who know how to live well visit the island. From the most sophisticated and original avant-garde to intimate and romantic restaurants, Ibiza offers the most refined possibilities.
Gourmet Gastronomy in Ibiza
In this article, we’ll tell you about a number of restaurants on the island that are included in the Michelin guide, and why they deserve this distinction.
A traditional family establishment that has been offering traditional yet refined Mediterranean and Ibizan dishes since 1934. Its creations are presented perfectly paired with local wines. One of its most famous dishes is its fish stew.
This tapas tavern is run by the Catalan chef David Reartes, whose mission is to make the island’s products more well-known and appreciated. He’s committed to the "Ibiza’s Flavour" brand, promoted by the Consell d’Eivissa.
From the irreverent and lively atmosphere of his open kitchen, he serves traditional tapas and unique creations such as Café de París smoked pork loin.
This establishment features japeruvian cuisine or a blend of Japanese and Peruvian cooking, and is headed by the chef Henrique Sá Pessoa.
With absolute respect for local Mediterranean produce, he has incorporated its virtues into this trend to offer patrons creations such as lobster anticucho with mojo, coriander and lime or nikkei chocolates.
Located in the center of Eivissa (Ibiza Town), this is the place where Pablo del Castillo prepares a cuisine that is varied but focused on Ibizan and Spanish gourmet gastronomy. Among its specialties are ravioli foie and tuna glazed with soy.
They also offer signature tapas and pinchos prepared with creativity that reflects the team’s youthful approach. Tuck into some violet potatoes with mustard and toasted garlic, or black pudding and apple rolls with almond sauce.
With a highly creative Mediterranean style and headed by chef Massimo Larosa, it is located in Marina Botafoch.
Here they work with a blend of local products and Italian specialities such as pizzas, pasta, and starters, in creations with superb results.
In addition to an international wine list, you’ll be delighted with dishes such as beef sirloin with hazelnut, crunchy cod cannolis or cuttlefish with black olives and cauliflower.
Run by the Ortiz family, this restaurant specialising in homemade Spanish cuisine with a touch of versatility offers a variety of options. Locally caught fish, game from Toledo, and Asturian livestock shine in their creations.
These include asparagus stuffed with seafood au gratin with alioli, red partridge a la Toledo-like mother-made, and Asturian T-bone steak.
You have to eat in Ibiza, and this is the moment to do so. If you’d like to experience the delights of gastronomic tourism in Ibiza and sample Ibiza’s gourmet cuisine, be sure to plan a visit soon.
Ibiza, January 2019
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Ibiza with kids: a place to have a great time
A holiday on the Balearic island is always a good idea, but living in Ibiza with children is an even better one.
For those who don’t know the island, it may seem an excellent place for a vacation aboard a luxurious yacht or in a magnificent villa, however it’s also a perfect place to live with children.
In addition to numerous homes to rent or buy for a stable life on Ibiza, the world renowned Mediterranean island offers numerous services for the youngest members of the family.
Living in Ibiza with children, and everything the island has to offer
When someone decides to settle in another city, the first thing they do is look for a place to live, either by renting or buying a property. Once this question is solved, the next step is to look for a school, should the new life be with children.
In fact, it’s no less true that the search for housing is conditioned by the closeness to the school to be chosen, or vice versa. In this sense, as well as state schools, Ibiza offers interesting private options for educating children:
– Morna International College in Santa Gertrudis. An interesting option, both if the children are Spanish, English or German-speaking.
– College Francais. Situated between Ibiza and San José, this school has small-sized classes for French-speaking children who don’t speak any Spanish; a top level education to meet the expectations of the most demanding parents and also for children who require official qualifications in French.
– Colegio Mestral. Located in the centre of the city, this private school offers classes in Catalan and Spanish as well as in English; another option available for those planning to move to Ibiza.
Living in Ibiza requires education, but also leisure
In addition to a unique natural environment and educational options, life on the island offers incredible leisure pursuits for children. Aguamar Park
Proof of this are the companies devoted to organizing parties for children, the possibility of outdoor activities such as horseback riding, the Aguamar Water Park or the adventure-filled Acrobosc Park.
A few examples of what life can be like for the little ones on the island known throughout the world for its climate and its beaches: two more aspects that should also be made the most of.
Acrobosc
It has been shown that living in a privileged environment aids children in their learning and also helps them live a healthy life. Living in Ibiza with children is an excellent idea in every sense.
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Dreaming of a Different Christmas? Have a Magical Time in Ibiza
Christmas in Ibiza can be a source of surprises for those for whom the island evokes throngs, boisterous parties and crowded beaches. On the other hand, you should know that peace and magic are the most characteristic features of the island at that time.
Christmas in Ibiza with the family
This Balearic island, its beaches and its architecture is at its best in the winter, when silence deepens any experience you may have. There will be tranquility to meditate on some cultural milestones, such as ruins of its ancient civilizations.
To spend the winter on Ibiza is to be able to discover and explore without being disturbed, to walk through the streets listening only to your steps. It is to perceive Ibiza in a totally different way, ideal for spending Christmas in Ibiza with your family.
Ses Salines and Es Cavallet
Ses Salines is an extensive beach located in the national park of the same name: it has very white sand in contrast to a sea of deep blue. It is limited by a dune formation on which you can walk on wooden walkways. Also, the pine and juniper forests border the beach, forming a serene contrast with water and sand.
If you continue your walk to the left and pass through the woods, you will reach a rocky terrain and the Tower of Ses Portes, built to sight pirate ships. From there, the Es Freus strait and its islets can be appreciated.
To complete the walk, go to Es Cavallet. There, in this stretch of sand, which is also very wide, you will find remains of Posidonia oceanica, an iconic plant of the Mediterranean ecosystem. .
Island markets
Another of the charms of the island and less crowded than in summer, you will have time to visit them at your leisure. Calmly choose the Christmas gifts you are going to give.
– Las Dalias
On Saturday mornings, from 10 in the morning until 10 pm, there is the Hippy Market. You can buy musical instruments, clothes, jewellery, crafts, books, antiques and incense.
– Forada
This lively market sells seasonal agricultural products from 10 am to 4 pm, but also oils, wines, jams and preserves. It also offers natural cosmetic products and crafts.
Horseback riding
This entertainment offers the advantage of being able to have a good trip without too much fatigue and get in touch with nature.
The north of Ibiza and near San Juan you will find Horse Valley. The walks go through the natural park of Es Murta, so it is practically a virgin area. The tour lasts 4 hours, and in winter the schedule is more flexible since it has no limitations due to the heat.
Living on Ibiza and therefore being able to spend Christmas in Ibiza is possible by buying a beautiful home on the island.
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ONE TOY, ONE SMILE – Christmas Charity Campaign
Each Christmas, Prestige Properties Ibiza takes pride in supporting a local charity and contributing to the well-being of those less fortunate in our community. In 2018, we decided to choose a campaign that was both close to our hearts and also directly linked to our workplace, through our colleague Nina Negru, the 4th Edition of ‘One Toy, One Smile’, organised by Food for Ibiza.
The "One Toy, One Smile" Campaign
Christmas is a time of hope and compassion. Children who live in poverty often experience Christmas very differently from what the seasonal retail marketing narratives would have us believe, and also often very different from their friends and peers.
Sharing and receiving a small gift, in the form of a toy has the ability to change a child’s entire perspective, value, self-worth, and simply send a small message of hope.
"One Toy, One Smile" is the perfect addition to offering food to families in need at such an incredibly special time of the year. As well as giving toys, each family also receives a €25 coupon per head to be spent on their own personal Christmas menu at their nearby supermarket. Making everyone feel loved and cared for. At Prestige Properties, we were overly happy to be part of such a wonderful project.
The event was marked by the element of surprise and overwhelming emotions, brought by a simple goodwill gesture to those who needed it most. We are very grateful to the team at Food for Ibiza for their incredible dedication, and for taking responsibility for the success of these initiatives here in Ibiza.
About ‘Food for Ibiza’
Since 2014, Food for Ibiza, a non-profit organisation, has been actively campaigning and helping to improve the quality of life for people in Ibiza, by fighting hunger and supplying some of the island’s poorest families with food and those basic necessities that we often take for granted.
The organisation solely runs on the support of volunteers and is dependent on the generosity and donations made by the local community, like other businesses, supermarkets, hotels, restaurants, and private household contributors.
The volunteers from ‘Food for Ibiza’ primarily drive to collection points across the island to pick up donated groceries, such as dried foods like rice, lentils, beans, pasta or canned meat and fish, oil, coffee, cocoa, and cookies and bring them to their warehouse where items are stored, sorted and the packages are prepared for delivery based on every family’s particular need. They are then distributed to the registered families once a month.
We are very proud to be working with one of the founding members of Food for Ibiza, our colleague Nina Negru, as part of our team of sales agents. Nina is a great professional in the real estate market who felt she needed to contribute more directly to alleviating some of the difficulties faced by those struggling to keep up in an economy progressively geared towards luxury and exclusivity.
Fundraising with ‘Food for Ibiza’
In September, Food for Ibiza held its annual fundraising event at the famous ‘Children of the 80’s’ Party at the Hard Rock Hotel: to enter the party you simply had to bring 3 kilograms of non-perishable food.
Nina Negru stated that the collection at this event proved essential in helping low-income families from the island during the winter ahead.
Poverty in Ibiza – The Facts
We live on an island that is known for its wonderful surroundings and its affluent and privileged lifestyle. It is often difficult to believe or even notice that some people experience very difficult and extreme situations of poverty and desperation. Some people have very little income, food, are homeless, or have few resources and opportunities.
From Prestige Properties Ibiza, we want to bring visibility to some of the charity initiatives that are organised by different associations of Ibiza. It is paramount we see the island as a whole and with equal opportunities for all, and where there are inequality and needs, we desire to stand together to make a difference and create long-lasting improvements for the health and well-being of our local community.
If you want to volunteer your time or get involved, check out the links below. Your support and help will be greatly appreciated by those who are struggling to care for themselves.
