Just the FACTS...

• Pastor Dago and the medical/dental mission group first saw the land in 2001. Without knowing whether it was up for sale, they went onto the property and prayed for it.
• In August 2001, after listening to Pastor Dago’s vision for the land, the previous owner offered the land for $10,000 US, half the original asking price.
• In December 2001, work began on the property by installing a fence and constructing the first building.
• In the Spring of 2002, work began on the second building and final touches were added to the first building.
• In the Summer of 2003, an Opening Ceremony was held signaling the launch of the Children’s Home.
• During the Winter of 2004, a playground was installed.
• In the Summer of 2005, work began on the first family cottage. Funds for this cottage were made possible by donations by First Baptist Church of Champaign at Savoy Illinois.
• In January 2006 the first cottage was completed. The cottage houses six boys along with Alex, Mariana and their two daughters.

Who works there....

• Brenda Estela Castro is the coordinator. Alex and Mariana Mejia are a married couple who live at the home and assist Brenda with house work and caring for the children. Xiomara also works at the Home and is in charge of washing the cloth (by hand) and making tortillas. Completing the staff is the watchman who guards the property during the night time hours

Who pays for the Children's Home...

• Donations are the main source of funding.

About the Mission Trips...

• Four to five mission groups go to Azacualpa, Santa Barbara, Honduras each year.
• These mission trips usually consist of one construction visit, one medical/dental team visit, and one youth/adult outreach.