Hola Dream of a Better World friends and supporters! We have found a wonderful new group of kids who
can really use our support! These
amazing kids were taken off the streets and are being cared for by Ami
Reyes, an inspiring and compassionate 30-year-old woman who grew up in
that very orphanage!
We were in Oaxaca, Mexico this Spring when we heard a story about a local ice cream cart vender who delivered ice cream to a small orphanage once a month as his way of trying to make a difference in his community.
Well... we HAD to check that out!
The moment we entered their building it felt familiar. There was the word "OHANA" written on the mail pillar of the entrance and there were bouncing, skipping, happy kids running circles around it. We asked Ami about the Hawaii connection and it turned out that the orphanage was founded by her parents with the help, early on, by a church in Hawaii that we know very well. As is often the case over time, there had been changes at the church and they were no longer financially involved. However, 
we had heard many encouraging stories about the work of this orphanage and Ami's parents. Her parents, and now Ami, had dedicated their lives to this orphanage and the many beautiful children that they have loved and raised over the years.At the moment, Ami is a bit on her own. Her father, Octavio, has died and her mom, Victoria, is also ill. So, Ami is caring for her mother and 12 kids now, ages 2 - 17. There are 5 rooms for girls and 1 large room for boys. Ami told us that "education is first priority" and she has managed to arrange for tuition scholarships from a local private school. However, there are many other costly items needed to attend school, and we can certainly make a big difference here!
It was also clear to us that the orphanage was in desperate need of repair inside and out, as well general household items like mattresses, furniture, bedding... pretty much everything. The roof had large holes in it and many interior doors were in need of replacement.
There were opportunities to make a real difference nearly everywhere we looked! What an opportunity for Dream of a Better World!
We are trying to support this amazing young woman and the 12 kids at Casa Hogar Nueva Vida.
If you'd like to financially support this cause, you can CLICK HERE or use the DONATE BUTTON above!
PS. As always 100% of your donation will go directly to helping this cause. We are volunteer based and raise what little overhead we have separately. We are planning to travel back to Mexico in February of 2024 to follow up and see how we can continue to stay connected.
PPS. Here's a list of school supply items in pesos from Ami:(PRICES ARE IN PESOS) 
