Our children’s programs had wonderful Christmas programs full of food, music, celebration, and the true meaning of Christmas – in fact at least 13 people were saved through these programs!
Each celebration was unique and reflected the wonderful work of the program. The hope, love, joy and peace of Christmas were shared with many because of you!
Looking For Joy? Have you ever felt like you were on a hunt for joy? An 18-year-old boy was surprised to find it surrounded by people who had very little. He found it where you’d assume you’d find sadness. He went on a trip unsure of what he would experience
A Birthday with a Purpose Rappel down the side of a building to raise money for children?! I’d never heard of such an idea, but it sounded great to me! I’d get to challenge myself, do something fun, and help children all at the same time. My fundraising goal was
Villa Esperanza, Managua, Nicaragua My name is Medardo Sánchez. I am 19 years old and I am currently in the 4th year of high school. I want to tell you that before I met Village of Hope, I was thirteen years old and studying third grade of primary school. If
Many of us have seen profile photos of children in sponsorship programs; they are often solemn, sad and sometimes down-right angry looking. I know I have thought at times, “Wow, that poor child must be so unhappy!” But then I come across a video from the same organization in which
16 yrs. old
Entered the program: November 2023
Dorian lives with his parents and sister in a two-room apartment. Their furniture is second-hand but kept very clean. Dorian’s mother lost her eyesight in 2013 and doesn’t work. His father works as a waiter in a restaurant for a low wage. During the summer he must work long hours so Dorian and his sister look after the house and their mother, as she cannot be alone. This is hard for Dorian because he doesn’t have the opportunity to be with friends. He has had to take on adult responsibilities and has very little time to enjoy activities.
Dorian's sister, Eneja, is also in the Corner Stone program.
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