A Backyard Celebration – Alejandra’s Quinceañera

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...

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Rodrigo Joins Dorie’s Promise 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....

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Jordan and Dana Reunited with Family

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,...

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A New School Year with Lucky and Jennifer

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....

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January 2022 Birthday Updates

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...

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Exciting Changes for the New School Year

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...

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San Nicolas: Lessons in Work and Gratitude

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...

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December 2021 Birthday Updates

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...

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San Nicolas: One of Bertha’s Favorite Projects

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...

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A Few of Our Favorite Things from 2021

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...

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Dorie’s Promise 2021 Medical Update

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...

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Celebrating Our October Birthday Kids

October was a fun month, filled with lots of cool moments with our kids. In September Sebastian was our only birthday kid. Last month, we celebrated 5 birthdays! We hope you enjoy these fun updates from our October birthday kids – Myra, Carlos, Sofía, Omar, and Marcos. 🎂 Myra What are some...

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