Myra’s dream of studying medicine is coming true. “Many years ago, I lost my mom due to cancer and I remember that when I found out she was sick I wanted to do something else for her. When I lost her, I promised myself that I wanted to be a doctor to help people to save their lives, so they can be physically and emotionally healthy.” Myra Earns...

2021 was filled with milestones for our children and staff at Dorie's Promise. Building on those successes, we're reaching for even larger goals in 2022 2021 Ministry Highlights Our first young adult graduated from college. Nallely Lux graduated from Biola University with a bachelor's degree in Communication and minors in Spanish and Theology....

After 7 years with us at Dorie’s Promise, we’re excited to share that Carlos has been reunited with his family. A Year of Preparation During the last year, cases in the family court system started to make progress again. Several of our children were adopted and a handful were reunited with family members. For Carlos, slight hints started to...

Several weeks ago, we hosted a backyard celebration for Alejandra’s quinceañera. As she walked down the steps, Alejandra seemed to transform into a young woman right before our eyes. A Night Dedicated to Alejandra Celebrating a girl’s fifteenth birthday is an important milestone and we strive to make everyone’s celebration special. Our staff...

One of our big goals for 2022 is to add a Youth Pastor on staff at Dorie’s Promise. Although restrictions are lessening, it’s still difficult to take all our children to church. (Our church still has limited capacity.) We’re pleased to announce that Rodrigo has joined our Dorie’s Promise staff. Meet Rodrigo Those who visited Dorie’s Promise in...

Last fall, Jordan and Dana arrived at Dorie’s Promise. Their homesickness and overwhelming distress about being separated from their mother were almost inconsolable. Slowly, they settled into a new routine and eventually began enjoying our home. All the while, their dream was to go home. As hoped, Jordan and Dana reunited with family earlier this...

Lucky and Jennifer Leading the New School Year The 2022 school year at Dorie’s Promise is going to be amazing! We have a new schedule, more teachers, an expanded curriculum, and related arts classes. Last week, our homeschool students started classes and they’re absolutely loving the new format. These exciting changes couldn’t be possible without...

Our 2022 birthday celebrations are starting big with 5 birthday kids! Today, we’re sharing updates about Alejandra, Brayan, Marta, Santiago, and Silvia. 🎂 Alejandra What are some of her favorite activities? Alejandra is Silvia’s teammate on the basketball court. She loves to play sports and is sure to include our little kids on her team....

We may lack big yellow buses at Dorie’s Promise, but school will be an exciting adventure for both staff and kids this year. Two weeks ago, students enrolled in our local schools logged in for a new year of virtual classes. Next week, we begin a new year of homeschool at Dorie’s Promise. 3 Schools, 1 University, and Culinary School Until schools...