By Kelly Shank – 2017 has been an amazing year at Dorie’s Promise. Over the last few months we’ve shared stories about all the big things happening in our home. Our children, staff, and trip participants all experienced life changing opportunities over the last year. If you missed our stories...
By MJ Zelya – Its been almost two years since Lucia (also called Ana Lucia) and her sister Fabiola arrived at Dorie’s Promise and their lives have been changed in many ways since then. At first, they were very shy – keeping to themselves and not saying much. They came to our home...
On Sunday, July 19, Ana turned 9 and had a very special birthday celebration with her friends — one she will always remember. Her party included pizza, cupcakes, and colorful balloon crowns that her dad made for her and all the guests. But there was something missing — birthday gifts. Instead of...
By Heather Radu – I want to share something that’s weighing on my heart with you. Since we started Forever Changed International, it has been our goal to see our home sustained 100% through child sponsorship. Monthly child sponsorship gives our children the most reliable source of income to...
By MJ Zelaya- Not only does Africa contain some of the poorest countries in the world, but there is also one country in the Americas, a very small country called Guatemala, where people exist and live in inhumane conditions. And it’s hard to say this when you are talking about the country where...
By Bradley Burck- When I go to Guatemala the first place I go to visit is House 5 to see the special needs children. One of the children my wife and I have made it a point to sponsor – his name is Alex. I also love Efrain and Miguel. Here's what is special about these...
By Pablo Villagran- Happy 2013! Our staff is brimming with optimism as we enter the new year. This outlook stems from what we have seen God do during the past year and faith that He will lead us into a better future. “The visits by mission groups were...
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...
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...
As of 12/27/2011 @ 3:13pm EST we have 46 NEW sponsors! With the match that takes us up to 92 sponsorships in December. There is still time to get your sponsorship matched before December 31st. Below is a picture showing the children at Dorie's Promise who still need...
By Jill Easterling- It is VBS time again and the kids of Johnson United Methodist Church in Norton, Ohio spent a fun filled week stepping back in time to the days when Jesus was a kid. The church and the Family Life Center were transformed into Hometown Nazareth complete with a Jewish market...
By Desi Stephens- One of the most vital elements of the program offered at Dorie’s Promise is the medical care provided for children under the direction of Dr. Francisco Castro. A pediatrician for 30 years, Dr. Castro earned his medical degree at the University of San Carlos and has done...