Hope For Children Foundation’s Kaylee Salazar, Chairperson, was our featured speaker at the noon meeting.
She told us that their mission is to empower disadvantaged youth and children in Colon, Mexico by collaborating on sustainable educational and social programs.
They are a non-profit organization that provide quality education, shelter, and guidance for children in need through financial support and volunteer work.
They primarily support Santa Maria del Mexicano, a group home and school, located in the city of Colon in the state of Querétaro, Mexico.
Founder, Father Norman accomplished much during his years at the youth home beginning in the late 1970’s, but even he was quick to point out that he could not have done it alone. Father Dan is his successor and the current the pastor.
Major projects that have been accomplished include the installation of water filtration and chlorination systems, an irrigation system for the monastery gardens, the reconstruction of kitchens at Santa Maria and Casa de Niños, and the reconstruction of dormitories, bathrooms, and classrooms. A new building for the girls (of all ages) is now nearing completion.
Scores of volunteers from the U.S. have supported the work at Santa Maria over the years. Volunteers come as individuals and in groups. Rotary clubs from the U.S. and Mexico and the Rotary Foundation have been instrumental in the completion of numerous projects.
Thanks to the donations of so many individuals, institutions and organizations, poor and abandoned children are now being offered opportunities that no child should be denied: the love, spiritual formation, security, discipline, and education that build successful adults.
HOPE FOR CHILDREN FOUNDATION
PO Box 296
Manassa, CO 81141
info@hopeforchildren.net
