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It Takes a Village

It Takes a Village

“Tío”/“tia” is uncle or aunt in Spanish. As we transitioned to a family model years ago, the young adults who helped inside the home in the afternoons began to be called “aunts” and “uncles.”

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Learning Together

Learning Together

Education is an important part of our lives. It is really a never-ending journey, and our biggest goal for the children we serve is that they leave us with knowledge, skills and values that propel them into the next step of learning in their lives.

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A New Year of Learning Has Begun!

A New Year of Learning Has Begun!

January rings in a new year as well as a new school year for children in El Salvador. And we are excited to be beginning our fourth year of on-site schooling for the children we serve.

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La Casa Vision

La Casa Vision

La Casa de mi Padre has been working intentionally to bring hope to the most vulnerable children and families in El Salvador since 2002. Why?

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Holidays and Family

Holidays and Family

“What word comes to mind when you think of the holidays?” When asked, the majority of people answer, “Family.”

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Offering HOPE

Offering HOPE

Today is Giving Tuesday, a day where we are encouraged to join together and make a difference around this world. It is a day to show radical generosity!

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A Big Reason to Celebrate!

A Big Reason to Celebrate!

Graduations are a special event. Graduations are even a bigger reason to celebrate when the likelihood of achieving this accomplishment is diminished from the start.

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Celebrating El Salvador

Celebrating El Salvador

September 15 is a special day for five Central American countries: Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and El Salvador. Each celebrate the anniversary date of independence from Spain.

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Helping our Neighbors

Helping our Neighbors

There are many needs in the community, and over the years, we have been asked by the local community leadership community to help with various projects in the community . . .

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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.

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