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The Gift of a Bicycle18 August, 2023I bet most of us had a bicycle growing up. Bikes are good exercise,... -
Playing at Night7 August, 2023We are thankful for the continued partnership with GlobalX and their journey teams. -
A Refurbished Greenhouse21 July, 2023At La Casa, we were blessed with seven weeks of teams this summer. It... -
Volunteering with our Therapeutic Riding Program10 July, 2023We just said, “See you later,” to Suzette. She spent five weeks with us... -
Faithful and Committed Medical Team27 June, 2023This past week, we once again partnered with a team of doctors and other... -
Life Planning and Learning24 April, 2023Our students who are 14 and older participate in life planning courses. The first... -
Spring Break Visitors18 April, 2023A group of high schoolers and some staff from Valley Christian School out of...
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Community Service Hours28 March, 2023This past Saturday, our high schoolers headed out to visit with one of the... -
A Mother’s Heart7 March, 2023This past Saturday, the mother of one of the girls, asked to be able... -
Culinary Arts Graduate21 February, 2023Join us celebrating Graciela’s hard work and focus. As well, pray for Graciela as... -
Team Building1 February, 2023The once solid “team” has had a few substitutions, and we have felt the... -
School is in Session23 January, 2023Our new school year begins this week! It’s been a flurry of activity getting...
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New Year Greetings from the Heart12 January, 2023It’s 2023, and we at La Casa are excited to begin another year. Many... -
Angels13 December, 2022Excitement has been in our homes. School ended for the year and vacation mode... -
A Journey Down Memory Lane27 October, 2022Twenty years ago, when God placed it upon our hearts to take care of... -
Walking With Families23 August, 2022As a part of the childcare system in El Salvador, we work closely with... -
God Directs Our Steps9 August, 2022One dream that we had, building an education center, seemed to die several years... -
Investing Into Lives12 April, 2022When you are giving to us you are investing into a life that hopefully...
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The Miracle Farm29 March, 2022God is faithful. This statement is truth, and we, at La Casa, can look... -
Ready, Set, Begin24 January, 2022Beginning a new school year for nineteen children isn’t easy. It takes a lot... -
Passing the Blessing Along21 December, 2021What a joy to see many we haven’t seen in over two years now....
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Celebrating Education!30 November, 2021School’s out! In El Salvador, the school year ends at the beginning of November.... -
A Very Different Year of Learning1 November, 2021It’s exam time! Not too many children get excited over the thought of exams... -
Getting All Dressed Up5 October, 2021This past month, we were able to celebrate the lives of two of our... -
Players on Our Team7 September, 2021We have been sharing about the roles of our staff and how they fit... -
What Do We Do In This Brokenness?24 August, 2021So during these hard times, when we want to isolate, quiet our feelings and... -
Blessing the Equestrian Program31 May, 2021It has been fourteen months since we have been able to host a team...
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We Celebrate 19 Years This Week18 May, 2021OUR GOD IS FAITHFUL . . . ALWAYS. That is what we celebrate on... -
Forever Changed3 May, 2021You cannot hold abused innocence in your arms and not lose a sense of... -
Stay-Vacation Fun5 April, 2021Take a look at some of the fun had around the farm last week....
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Hope for Brighter Tomorrows23 March, 2021Recently, we were able to help one of our mothers expand her small business... -
Let Your Light Shine9 March, 2021Would you join us for praying for Donilia and her family? May God’s healing...
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A Special Friend and Coach23 February, 2021We are so very thankful that in this journey God placed us on, He... -
What Was Your Favorite Elective in School?8 February, 2021Our children are having the opportunity to experience classes in art, drama, music and...
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A Little Different Start to the New School Year26 January, 2021We stumbled, we kept going and we survived. We learned things that worked, and... -
A Little Christmas Love28 December, 2020The pandemic has canceled so many plans and traditions. One of those for La... -
Celebrating the End of School This Year15 December, 2020Last Friday, we stopped and took the day to celebrate — and we had... -
Unexpected Turns19 November, 20202020 has brought many unexpected twist and turns, including a record year for rainfall.
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We Can't Wait to Sip a Cup of Coffee Together3 November, 2020Finca El Milagro, the property on which we live, was a coffee farm before... -
Making a Move7 September, 2020We are grateful for those who choose to give towards this program. It means... -
Jumping In . . . Together11 August, 2020Although everyone has an assigned role within La Casa, times like we are experiencing... -
Creation Shouts His Praise13 July, 2020“New mercies every morning and grace to end the day.” We know those...
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Hope in Our Midst29 June, 2020We are grateful for our big family and for the ways everyone is circling... -
It is Supposed to be a Team Season17 June, 2020We wait, and as we wait for teams to be able to visit again,...
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Our journey with La Casa15 May, 2020It has been a privilege to see how the Lord continues to work in... -
Celebrating Godly Women11 May, 2020Their job seems thankless many days. The day-to-day can be filled with challenges that... -
Choosing to See the Good27 April, 2020We are sure you are blessed too. Let us know a blessing you are... -
Love Without Boundaries17 March, 2020I think we are all feeling a little overwhelmed right now. As information floods... -
When You Become a Friend25 February, 2020What does “Be a Friend” actually mean? When you become a friend, you choose... -
Grace is a Must10 February, 2020Here in El Salvador, February is Friendship Month! One word that comes to mind...
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A Busy Season Receiving Visits From Friends: Part 19 July, 2019Do you have friends who have remained faithful over the years? Those friends hang...
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Celebrating Fathers - Día del padre11 June, 2018Father’s Day is celebrated around the world during the month of June to recognize... -
Building Relationships Together / Construyendo relaciones juntos13 March, 2018Each spring we have the privilege of partnering with CMDA out of Richmond, Virginia...
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Transitions / Transiciones27 February, 2018One of the purposes of our transition program, The Bridge, is to provide resources... -
A Second Transition Home Opens / Una nueva casa para las jovencitas13 February, 2018We are growing! Oh, those words can be exciting and, in the moment, a...
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New beginnings! / Nuevos comienzos!!23 January, 2018January marks the beginning of a new calendar year. A new year with a...
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Greetings from Gary / Saludo de Gary9 January, 2018Dear Ministry Partners and Friends, Happy New Year! I would imagine if you are like most...
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Tis the season to be jolly! / La razón de estar alegres!18 December, 2017“Tis the season to be jolly, fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la…” Years ago, God placed it on our...
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Celebrating Milestones! - Celebrando los logros!28 November, 2017School has wrapped itself up for another year here in El Salvador, and we...
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Celebrating Silvia! / Celebrando con Silvia!5 September, 2017Celebrations are exciting, fun and often anticipated for quite some time. We were privileged...
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Learning Time! / Aprendizaje!22 August, 2017In the United States, everyone is heading back to school. Some are already in...
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Prayer and Tiny Ships / La oración y los barcos pequeños8 August, 2017(Thoughts from our Executive Director, Gary Powell) A few days ago I went to see...
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One Body, One Church / Un solo cuerpo, Una sola Iglesia18 July, 2017I love when we get to watch the body of Christ coming together. This...
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Year End Message20 December, 2022We want to share a Year End greeting from our Executive Director . .... -
We Are Grateful30 November, 2022What a fun journey it has been this year to look back and remanence... -
We Call It Home15 November, 2022Over the years, many have come through the doors of La Casa and been... -
Resiliency18 October, 2022La Casa’s vision is to heal hearts, restore families and bring hope of a better future...
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Truly Enjoying Life13 September, 2022Listen to our Executive Director as he shares about a true story whereby a...
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Sharing the Load26 July, 2022As we continue to look back at God’s faithfulness over the past 20 years,... -
Weaving a Beautiful Story28 June, 2022God does the weaving of lives to form the tapestry and story He is... -
Strong Relationships13 June, 2022Last week, we were blessed to host a team of doctors, pharmacists, and students... -
In Celebration of Our 20th Anniversary!18 May, 2022Some words from our Executive director on our 20th anniversary of God's faithfulness. To... -
About the Very Beginnings of La Casa7 February, 2022This story begins in El Salvador on January 13th of 2001, just after a... -
Celebrating God's Faithfulness11 January, 2022We at La Casa will be celebrating our 20th anniversary this year. Many people... -
End of the Year28 December, 2021We want to say THANK YOU for journeying with us throughout this past year! -
Una Gran Familia30 June, 2020Estamos agradecidos por nuestra gran familia y por la forma en que todos se...
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Una Gran Familia29 June, 2020Estamos agradecidos por nuestra gran familia y por la forma en que todos se...
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Hope in Our Midst29 June, 2020We are grateful for our big family and for the ways everyone is circling...
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Hope in Our Midst29 June, 2020We are grateful for our big family and for the ways everyone is circling...
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Mujeres de Dios11 May, 2020Su trabajo parece ingrato muchos días. El día a día puede estar lleno de...
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Back to School Time13 January, 2020In El Salvador, the school runs from mid January through the end of October...
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Season of Sharing God's Love24 December, 2019Take a look at this special day we shared with families, co-workers, partners and...
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Serving Day26 November, 2019Our staff planned a “Serving Day.” It’s hot here all year round, and now... -
Almost There29 October, 2019While most in the United States have been in school for just a few... -
A Season of Growth and Prayer15 October, 2019Don’t we all love seasons when we are given vivid reasons to give thanks?...
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Celebrating with Silvia!16 September, 2019It’s always exciting and refreshing when we can celebrate the victories! Just a weekend... -
Loving El Salvador4 September, 2019Today, we celebrated the opening of the Joy Home, our third home for children...
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A Busy Season Getting Visits From Friends: Part 36 August, 2019Summer plans for teens may involve finding a job, playing sports, going away to...
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A Busy Season Getting Visits From Friends: Part 223 July, 2019And our friends have continued to come, to show up. We’ve had the privilege... -
New Website Launch10 June, 2019Exciting news! We are launching our NEW website! Yes, it has taken a long... -
Investing in Lives28 May, 2019This month, we had the privilege of partnering with GlobalX from Atlanta, GA. A...
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Working Together30 April, 2019Before we began 2019, our Director, Gary Powell, termed the phrase “New Beginnings” for... -
Small Steps Make a Difference16 April, 2019One of the programs that makes La Casa de mi Padre unique is our... -
Joy Home Update2 April, 2019Those who have been following us know that we were able to begin construction...
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Partnerships that Grow12 March, 2019We had the privilege of hosting a CMDA (Christian Medical and Dental Association) team...
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Priceless Friendships19 February, 2019This past week, we celebrated Valentines Day. Here in El Salvador, this special day...
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We Are Thankful for the Teams who Come Alongside Us and Cheer Us On!8 February, 2019January is not only the beginning of a new calendar year, but Back-to-School month... -
Big Plans, Good News and Hope!23 January, 2019We want to thank you for being part of our 2018. So with deeply... -
We’ve Been Called to Love Them!23 January, 2019We’ve not been called to change people—we’ve been called to love them! The folks...
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First Thanksgiving4 December, 2018The first Thanksgiving was a time of sharing between the Plymouth colonists and the...
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More Than Just Riding14 November, 2018The therapeutic riding program at La Casa began in August of 2010. The dream...
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The Power of Prayer3 October, 2018God promises us in His Word that He hears every word that we pray... -
Celebrating Independence!14 September, 2018September 15 is Independence Day in El Salvador. On September 15, 1821, the Central... -
When We Partner Together22 August, 2018Did you know that the 3rd, 5th and 6th of August are vacation days for us... -
Living Water11 August, 2018Have you ever heard someone say “the good, the bad and the ugly”? All three... -
Living Water11 August, 2018Have you ever heard someone say “the good, the bad and the ugly”? All three...
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More Chocolate on Its Way!10 August, 2018How does having family coming to visit make you feel? We get excited at...
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They Came to Refresh!10 July, 2018Last week, we enjoyed partnering with a team from Faithbridge Church out of Houston,...
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A Learning Experience25 June, 2018Summer has begun, and for us at La Casa, this means several weeks of...
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Anniversary Thoughts21 May, 2018We are one year older! This past Friday, May 18, La Casa celebrated 16... -
Prayer for Moms7 May, 2018The word mother conjures up so many thoughts. When we are very young, a...
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How you can help23 April, 2018Times are changing. When is the last time you heard that phrase? It seems...
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Using Precious Land Resources5 April, 2018Sustainability is a buzz word in our culture. We, at La Casa de mi...
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Looking for beauty / En busca de belleza4 July, 2017We have all endured seasons in life that are just plain hard. Seasons where...
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The Road Team / El Grupo de la Vía20 June, 2017La Casa had the blessing of kicking off summer team season with an energetic...
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Lesson from our Dad’s / Una lección de nuestro Padre6 June, 2017It's June and that means we will celebrate another special day....Father's Day. June 17th...
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Mother's Day / Día de las Madres9 May, 2017"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for...
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Our Horses Have New Stalls / Nuestros Caballos tienen Nuevos Establos18 April, 2017La Casa has had the privilege of having a therapeutic riding program for several...
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Loving our community / Amando a nuestra comunidad28 March, 2017"Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy...
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Help in loving our neighbors / Ayuda por amor a nuestros vecinos14 March, 2017It's spring break for many about this time of the year. That means we...
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Stop and See the Beauty31 January, 2017We often go through life without taking the time to stop to see the...
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Back to School!17 January, 2017This week, most of our children head back to school for a brand new...
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Happy New Year! / Feliz Año!3 January, 2017Happy New Year! As we begin a new year, we want to take the time...
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Sharing Joy / Compartiendo Alegría19 December, 2016"It's the most wonderful time of the year!" That is a phrase we use...
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Let Summer Begin!!! / Bienvenidas las Vacaciones!!22 November, 2016School's out for the summer for La Casa! Our kids have worked hard all...
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Where we all Grow!25 October, 2016Once, when we had a coach visiting for some training, she commented that she...
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The Road to Family Restoration11 October, 2016Our vision in La Casa is to heal hearts, restore families and bring hope...
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Don´t Stop Short / No te Detengas26 September, 2016When you face something new, do you tend to shrink back and stop short...
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Celebrating Independence day12 September, 2016Celebrating Independence Day This Thursday, we celebrate Independence Day. On September 15, 1821, El Salvador...
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Celebrating! / Celebrando!25 August, 2016During the month of June, we had a party. Two of our girls had...
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We All Need to Play / Todos Necesitamos Jugar30 June, 2016An important way for our children (and even staff) to be able to relieve...
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In Giving, We Receive so Much / Dando es como recibimos30 June, 2016What do the phrases "smiling faces", "patiently waiting", "children rolling down hills", "caring doctors",...
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Wise words from a young man!26 April, 2016While listening to the news, reading the newspaper as well as hearing different people...
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Building Relationships is the Most Important12 April, 2016What does a mission trip look like? It can unfold in a million different...
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Kids aren´t the only ones learning16 February, 2016In January, we sent kids off to the start of a new school year,...
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Happy New Year / Feliz Año Nuevo!7 January, 2016Happy New Year! As we begin a new year, set goals, and stand in...
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Miguel31 August, 2015When you think about the word "humility," who comes to mind? Humility is humbleness,...
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Team Uniqueness.5 August, 2015We enjoy having teams partner with us throughout the year! Not only is it...
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Five Years of Therapy!!28 July, 2015La Casa is celebrating this week! Thursday marks the fifth year anniversary of the equine...
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The Blessing of Youth20 July, 2015La Casa was blessed with an energetic youth team from Atlanta, GA last week....
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Fathers are Important! / La Importancia de un Papá!16 June, 2015We celebrate Father's Day on June 17th each year in El Salvador. This year,...
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A Week of Prayer / Una Semana de Oración9 June, 2015We began our summer team season this past week with a wonderful team from...
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Connect With Us / Conéctate con Nosotros!1 June, 2015Social media. It wasn't too long ago when those two words were first placed...
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Ground Breaking! / Inicio Oficial de la Construcción!26 May, 2015Ground Breaking In 2005, La Casa de mi Padre raised money to purchase 30 acres...
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Our Birthday! / Nuestro Cumpleaños!19 May, 2015May 18th is a very special day in the life of the ministry we...
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Wedding Gifts at La Casa / Regalos de Boda en La Casa5 May, 2015Has God ever spoke to you? Now, I am not saying that God actually...
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Welcome Oscar! / Bienvenido Oscar!31 March, 2015Family restoration is a key part of our mission at La Casa de mi...
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A New Location / Una Nueva Ubicación12 March, 2015In 2010, a doctor who helps to lead medical mission teams to El Salvador,...
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Breaking News From La Casa! / Noticias de La Casa!3 March, 2015Breaking news! We are very excited at La Casa de mi Padre after receiving...
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Sponsorship Program. Childcare / Patrocinios. Cuidado de niños.24 February, 2015Childcare. This week, we would like to explain a little bit about our heart....
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Sponsorship Program. Families / Patrocinios. Familias17 February, 2015One of the most frequently asked questions about our sponsorship program is in regards...
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Sponsorship Program, Counseling / Patrocinios, Consejería10 February, 2015Another area of our sponsorship program focuses on counseling. We learned years ago that...
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Sponsorship Program, Health / Patrocinios, Salud3 February, 2015Health is a third area in our sponsorship program. Most of the children we...
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Sponsorship Program, Food / Patrocinios, Alimentos26 January, 2015Food. What we eat is important in life. Food is a basic need we...
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Sponsorship Program, Education / Patrocinios, Educación19 January, 2015Education. Most of us would never argue that a key component in any attempt...
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Sponsorship Program / Programa de Patrocinios14 January, 2015As we start the new year here at La Casa de mi Padre, we...
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The Reason for the Season / La Razón de la Temporada26 December, 2014What if....you had just finished a semester in university, had been studying for days...
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Chasing Your Dreams / Alcanzando Sueños16 December, 2014Tenacious. Focused. Humble. Gentle spirit. These words all describe one special lady we all...
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BFF!! / BFF!!24 November, 2014BFF. It stands for Best Friends Forever, right? Well, La Casa de mi Padre...
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Friends from all over the world! / Amigos de todas partes del mundo!17 November, 2014It never ceases to amaze us as to how God connects people to carry...
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A Busy Summer! / Un Verano Ocupado!11 August, 2014God is faithful. Always. This summer, La Casa has been blessed by eight teams...
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Walls Go Up!! / Levantando Los Muros!!8 July, 2014Last week, we had an energetic youth team of 22 from Bethesda, MD help...
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In The Trenches / En La Trinchera24 June, 2014As we still await our permit to build on our land, we acquired permission...
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Bloomfield Blessings / La Bendición de Bloomfield4 June, 2014Last week, La Casa welcomed its first team of the summer from Bloomfield, IN....
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Mother's Day with Our Moms / Día de la Madre con Nuestras Mamás27 May, 2014Mother's Day...a day that often turns into a month of celebrations here in El...
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Spring Break! / Semana Santa!15 April, 2014When you think about the words "Spring Break", what comes to your mind? The...
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Big Hearts, Reaching Out! / Grandes Corazones, Compartiendo!17 March, 2014Last week, we were blessed to host a team of doctors, dentists, physical therapists,...
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Guests in our Home / Invitados en Casa21 October, 2013We've had a flurry of activity in our homes this past week. 14 adults...
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Surrounded by Love13 August, 2013Life is messy. At La Casa, we believe that we all need accompaniment along...
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August vacations / Vacaciones de Agosto7 August, 2013The 3rd, 5th, and 6th of August each year are special days in El...
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Love....Live Simply....So you can Love Some More22 July, 2013Each week this summer, teams have been connecting with our kids, working on projects,...
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Earthquakes, Sunny Days, and Changes15 July, 2013Have you ever felt an earthquake? This past week, we felt the earth move...
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A Happy Country8 July, 2013Have you seen the logo for Pizza Hut? Do you know that a Salvadoran...
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Spreading Wings1 July, 2013Do you remember what it was like when you packed your belongings and headed...
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Kicking Off Summer Team Season10 June, 2013La Casa kicked off its summer mission team season with a group from North...
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Blessing or blessed4 June, 2013Hi. My name is Hannah House (Hannah Casa) and I am 18 years old....
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The Place Where God Changed My Heart9 April, 2013On July 7, 2012 I boarded a plane expecting to have a week full...
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A Morning Worth Remembering28 March, 2013Our visitors from Faithbridge Church in Houston headed out to bless our neighbors at...
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The First Group of the Year13 March, 2013(Versión español abajo) It is spring break time in the United States, which kicks off...
