Our education fund goal is $27,000 before Jan 1st. We have raised $21,500 as of this week. That means we have $5,500 left to raise before the end of the year. Keep praying for everyone working on this project. With your help, we are going to get it done! Every gift matters...
We currently have 37 children in our care who are all growing up (so fast!). Give for their education… Until this year, we have always had every child enrolled in public school. The education each of them is receiving is below average. Last January, thanks to some special donations, we were...
For so many children in Guatemala, a future of unlimited possibilities and dreams fulfilled will never become their reality. When you are trying to survive with your family on the streets, school does not become a priority — finding your next meal does. The children of Dorie’s Promise...
Tomorrow is thanksgiving, a time where our hearts turn to thinking of all the things we have to be grateful for. At Dorie's Promise this has been a year of blessings. New grass, a patio, and most recently a playset for the children are some of the things the come to mind. We are thankful...
Remember for a moment going to school as a child…. Everything was new and exciting. You were encouraged daily to reach for the stars and work hard to make your dreams come true. The whole world was in front of you — full of hope and possibilities! For so many children in Guatemala, a...
By Pablo Villagran- Among the stories we love to share most are those about children who find loving, caring parents. That is the case with six-year-old Elyel, who came to Dorie’s Promise as an infant in 2006 and was adopted in late July. According to staff members who have called to check...
We had a great team from Connecticut come to Dorie’s Promise and build our new playset for us. Watch it come together from the ground up in this video. The kids love it! We are so blessed to have volunteers and sponsors who give of their time and money to make these things a reality. Thank...
Our goal this year is to raise $32,400 to cover the costs for our medical program. Here’s what that includes for the year: $16,000 — Dr. Castro’s salary $8,000 — Nurse salary $1,400 — Office space $2,000 — Supplies, prescriptions, medicine $1,000 —...
By Pablo Villagran- With the children in Guatemala on their annual school break, at Dorie’s Promise we are looking forward to the new academic year that starts in January. One reason is the improvements in our children’s grades during 2012, which prompted a celebration recently at...
Earlier we shared the story of Dulce Maria, an infant who came into our care small and sickly. Thanks to Doctor Castro and our medical team she got the care she needed. Dr. Castro continues to monitor her health, growth, and development. I am happy to report that her health continues to improve as...
You know what it is like to hold a brand-new baby in your arms. There is something really special about the moment. Holding that baby just reminds you of the fragility of life. Now imagine holding a very sick little baby girl — just days old. Her mother...
It has been a very busy week at Dorie's Promise. Our project to restore the backyard reached phase 2 with the installationof a new playset. You can image how excite the kids are. Take a quick look at the video and pictures of the project below.