Suitcase #2 Arrives! Supplies for Casa Hogar Kids Home!

Hi everyone! The other thing we did besides taking the kids to the circus the weekend was bring up Suitcase #2 full of donations from all of you! Noel and I went up in the afternoon to play and hang out with the kids, but this time we also had some donations to help them out at home and school!

Suitcase #2 - Arrives! We had some more sports equipment for the school, and all these donations for the kids in need.

Just a note you won't see me posting up too many of the kids photos here or mentioning their names, just for safety. The home has 30 kids, is part of an outreach program that is based in Spain and now has Canadian ties through Melodie, a Canadian missionary who has been working there for the last 2 years. She sleeps at the home 6 nights a week.

Many of these kids are not orphans, but have been taken from their families because of abuse. The stories they have are.. well pretty bad. I work with a few of the kids who are sponsored to come to our school, and they're really great. The home has a solid reputation for care, unlike other homes in the country. 2 years ago they won a European Missions award and received money to buy the property they are currently on. This allowed them to move the whole 'family' out of a dangerous San Pedro area, and here to one of the safest places in the country.

Hello!!!

Yes! They can always use more toothpaste!

Noel and I put the supplies in the store room without any fanfare or announcements. I've learned from Alfredo (who runs the Providence Ministries Orphanage/Hospital/School) that is better if the kids don't know how or by whom they're being supported. Many setups that require your kids to write to donors create a begging mentality in the minds of the kids. This way, all they see is the provision. They have what they need, they feel secure. Good plan? You betcha.

The stones are all multicolored! The grounds are really starting to take shape.

Casa Hogar (Translation: House Home!)

Melodie's brother just came down from Canada the last few weeks and built a playground for the kids! They're hoping to purchase a swing set and jungle gym too!

Tires are fun! :)

These guys are awesome.. climbing and playing.. climbing and playing..

Inside the house, very clean, well built..

Tired after a long day of running around.. and the Circus last night!

Okay! So want to help!!!!???
Suitcase #3 is getting ready to come down!!! It'll leave Toronto early June. AND we're actually hoping to bring 2 suitcases down at that time!

The Orphanage also supports over a hundred other kids in the community by distributing school supplies to specific families in need. Basically they put their kids through school with uniforms and everything they need.. so everything will go to good use.

So, here's some things we can certainly use more of..

Erasers!!

Pencils! Brushes!!

Notebooks!

Soap! Hey I know that name :)

Just like last time, drop off points will be:
2586 Robin Dr, Mississauga Ontario Call my Dad : (Ted) 905-823-7622

This time there will also be a Toronto drop off location. To be announced!

Exciting!! The kids all really appreciate your efforts guys. Keep the generosity coming!