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...
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...
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....
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,...
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....
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...
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...
As you read in our previous story, the children and staff of Dorie’s Promise recently partnered with the community San Nicolás. Last post, our Community Outreach Director Bertha shared information about the community and her perspective. If you haven´t read it, go check it out. This week, we want...
November came and went so fast we almost didn’t notice when December started. We didn’t have any November birthdays but in December we had two birthday kids! And believe it or not, they share the same birthdate! Isn’t that so crazy? Here are the fun updates from our December birthday...
As an organization focused on passionately serving children, we`re always looking for new ways to serve children in Guatemala. Most recently, Bertha and our children have been serving in San Nicolás. For those who do not know her, Bertha serves as our Community Outreach Director. She is...
2021 was a fantastic year at Dorie’s Promise. To end the year on a high note, we want to share a few of our favorite things. A Year of Learning and Fun in School Learning to write letters and numbers in class. -Dulce Playing animals with my teacher and sleeping (but not in class). -ElizabethMaking...
We are pleased to share that our children at Dorie’s Promise are healthy and doing well. Given the many challenges we’ve faced in the last two years, being able to maintain a semblance of normalcy in our home is a huge success. Today, we’re sharing our Dorie’s Promise 2021 medical update. COVID-19...