The Gift of a Bicycle

The Gift of a Bicycle

I bet most of us had a bicycle growing up. Bikes are good exercise, but they also give a sense of freedom as we sail along paths at a much faster rate than walking or even running. They develop many skills, both physically and emotionally. Additionally, we have the...
Playing at Night

Playing at Night

We all know what it is like to have an idea and wait to see it to fruition. For years, our houseparents have asked that we consider illuminating the soccer field and basketball court so that they could be used at night. In El Salvador, it gets dark between 6:00 and...

Importance of Father Figures 

June is the month when we celebrate fathers worldwide. The father figure is of significant importance in a child’s life. Our model for caring for children is unique. We value both the role of the father and the mother, thus a set of houseparents run and manage each of...

Riding Team

This past week we kicked off our summer team season with a group from GlobalX out of Atlanta, GA. They partnered with our Therapeutic Riding Program.   Our riding program teaches the children responsibility, confidence, motor skills and offers an emotional outlet for...