# DASAC social assistance programs in Dominican Republic

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dasac-social-assistance-programs-in-dominican-republic
> Updated: 2026-09-18T16:32:50.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 3.

The Directorate of Social Assistance and Community Feeding (DASAC) has implemented various aid initiatives across the Dominican Republic to support vulnerable populations.

In La Vega, the agency coordinated with the Father Rogelio Cruz Foundation to provide technical aids, such as wheelchairs, and household items including beds, refrigerators, and stoves to over 200 low-income families, including the elderly and people with disabilities. 

In San Cristóbal, DASAC delivered nine modern sewing machines to the Centro de Promoción y Ayuda para el Desarrollo Playa Linda. Director General Edgar Augusto Féliz Arbona stated the equipment is intended to “foster economic independence and self-employment for local women” as part of a broader commitment to providing vocational tools. This donation follows previous administrative efforts at the center, such as the installation of a roof.

Additionally, DASAC has provided emergency relief to families affected by recent disasters. In Barahona, the agency delivered household items to two families in the Villa Central municipal district following a fire. In Dajabón, the agency provided televisions, refrigerators, stoves, beds, and furniture to families in the La Ciénaga and Lajas Campeche communities who suffered damage from heavy rains and strong winds. This follows an earlier phase of assistance focused on repairing roofs and providing construction materials.

## Claims

- The Director General of DASAC delivered nine modern sewing machines to the Playa Linda Development Promotion and Aid Center. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The donation aims to strengthen the local economy and support women in creating income through self-employment. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- DASAC previously completed roofing work for the local facility. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The director of the congregation expressed gratitude to President Luis Abinader Corona and Dr. Edgar Féliz for the support. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-18: DASAC provides emergency household aid to Dominican families

The Dominican Republic's DASAC has distributed household appliances and essential goods to families in Barahona and Dajabón affected by fires, heavy rains, and strong winds.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dasac-provides-emergency-household-aid-to-dominican-families

### 2026-09-17: DASAC delivers sewing machines to San Cristóbal development center

DASAC delivered nine sewing machines to a development center in San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic, to promote economic independence and vocational training for local women.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dasac-delivers-sewing-machines-to-san-cristbal-development-center

### 2026-09-03: DASAC provides aid to over 200 vulnerable families in La Vega

DASAC and the Father Rogelio Cruz Foundation provided household goods and technical aids to over 200 vulnerable families in La Vega, Dominican Republic.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dasac-provides-aid-to-over-200-vulnerable-families-in-la-vega

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