In July, we celebrated the birthdays of Emanuel and Josue with another big backyard birthday party. Here are some fun updates from the boys. 🎂 Emanuel What success is he most proud to share with others? Emanuel is very happy to share how much he has improved with his speech therapy this year. (His confidence is growing as well.) What does he like...

As our first step into hosting mission trips again, we welcomed four small postponed 2020 mission teams to Dorie’s Promise this summer. Engaging in missions during a pandemic is both helpful for those in need and problematic to implement. Although we faced numerous challenges, our summer teams brought much-needed energy and hope to our home and...

Every child wants a family; people they can trust to care for and love them. Our children are no different. Years often pass as our children wait to reconnect with their biological families or be adopted. After 3 years with us, Estela’s story was filled with years of waiting. Adoptable After 37 months at Dorie’s Promise, the status of Estela’s...

Last month, we celebrated 4 more special birthday kids at Dorie’s Promise—Aron, Isaias, Merari, and Yohana. Here are some fun updates about each child. 🎂 Aron What is his favorite thing about Dorie’s Promise? Aron loves to play in the backyard with all the other kids. What does he enjoy doing for fun? He is a great cartoonist, spending lots of...

With his smart orange glasses and big smile, Manuel looks comfortable and confident in our classroom. In fact, he is more comfortable and confident than when he first came to Dorie’s Promise. One of the keys to his success is overcoming obstacles through art. Decoding Manuel’s Shyness A combination of factors resulted in Manuel being very shy...

In May, Nallely Lux graduated college! We are beyond proud of her, her efforts, and the bright future she created for herself. Please join us in celebrating this momentous occasion in her life. Nallely Lux is our oldest child and was our first child to graduate high school and continue her studies as an adult. A Note from Nallely At first, I...

In April, our stateside team made their first trip back to Dorie’s Promise after more than a year. Oh, how we missed seeing our kids and staff in person. As we sat together in the evenings, our conversations often shifted to the amazing transformations we notice in our kids. In only a year, they changed so much. Thinking back to 3, 4, or 5 years...

Great news for everyone who has fallen in love with this dynamic duo—Jimena and Elizabeth are now part of our sponsorship program. If you’ve been to Dorie’s Promise in the last 4 years, you know Jimena and Elizabeth. Even if you don’t remember their names, we’ve positive these two spunky sisters left an impression on you during your trip. They...

In May we celebrated 4 special birthday kids at Dorie’s Promise—Dulce, Elvis, Jimena, and Manuel. Here are some fun updates about each child. 🎂 Dulce What are her favorite games and activities right now? Dulce is so outgoing and loving that she enjoys almost anything with other people. Right now, she loves playing with colorful toys that have...