After visiting a school in Temua, Nicaragua and distributing a small amount of toys and clothing, we realized the severity of poverty in parts of the country. The school we visited had bare walls, no electricity, and very little supplies. Knowing what schools are like in America (and Gina being a teacher), it was shocking to see the children of this country attempting to educate themselves without the proper materials. In addition, these children have no means of transportation and have to walk several miles on dirt roads, most of them barefoot, to get to their school and collect fresh drinking water. We saw how happy the kids were with just the one box of items we were able to bring on our own. When we got in the car to leave the school, we were both crying. With that one box we were able to give 45 children hope. We thought about the impact that larger donations could have on this area. The desire to do more brought about the inception of this organization.

Since that first trip in February 2010, we have made several other trips with multiple boxes of clothing and school supplies. On our last visit we personally distributed items to over 120 children. Our plan is to continue this work in bringing more hope to the kids in this area.

We personally deliver and distribute all donations to the children in these rural areas of Nicaragua. 100% of your donation goes directly to the children in need. We pay our own airfare and stay with relatives and friends in Nicaragua. We take time from our vacation to help those in need. In fact, our vacations have now become our work which we love!