“When you have to choose between paying taxes or buying food, I feel something is very wrong and my heart hurts. But God ordained and established this home for children and provides, and I am privileged to see kids grow up learning about Jesus. I see Jesus’ love permeating through our Home and this makes it all worth the struggle.”
-Director Erika Espinoza
We don’t have enough support to cover the expenses at the Home. Our financial base is down, with worldwide inflation leading to overall decreased giving. We have fewer visitors, meaning less donations of food, clothing and finances. In the meantime, our expenses continue to rise dramatically, because the Mexican government has imposed a 20% mandatory wage increase every year for the last 3 years. And just like you, we are paying much more in everyday expenses due to soaring inflation.
- Before anything else we must first pay salaries, taxes, water, electricity, medications, gasoline for transporting children to school in town (approximately $240 dollars per week), school expenses, before purchasing food, cleaning supplies, hygiene products or any maintenance materials.
- We owe back employee taxes amounting to approximately $2,500 dollars and approximately $1,100 dollars in property taxes. The government adds penalties and fees to any unpaid balance.
- We have some serious plumbing repairs needed; leaky valves, plugged up drains, etc.There is no money left over for maintenance, plumbing, painting, or hiring a maintenance person. We react when critical needs arise; like a water line pump failing.
- Our director Erika spends most of her personal salary on the children’s needs. She has maxed out four personal credit cards to pay for orphanage needs. She owes the credit card banks a little over $7,500 dollars.
- We do what we can: Erika’s husband Mario has started a small enterprise where he purchases items advertised on the local Facebook page and then resales them for a profit to help with orphanage expenses.
“If you have two shirts, give one to the poor. If you have food, share it with those who are hungry.”
-Luke 31:11
How it happened:
2017 We celebrated our 50th anniversary. Our financial support was enough to cover expenses.
2018 We were crushed when our kids were relocated as we worked to get our license. Our expenses went up as we made necessary structural and safety updates.
2020 We were thrilled to receive our license in March. But less than two week laters, the pandemic closed the US/Mexico borders and our doors; no visitors were coming, and our support went down. However, our expenses started to rise as we started to receive children.
2024 Today we don’t have enough support to cover the expenses. Prices today are 1.29 times higher than in 2017. This means that today a dollar pays for 77.5% of what it could buy in 2017.
Prices today are 1.29 times higher than in 2017. This means that today a dollar pays for 77.5% of what it could buy in 2017.
Monthly giving matters
Monthly donations provide us with a reliable stream of support, helping us plan for the future and provide ongoing resources for kids. It also strengthens our ability to respond quickly to immediate needs.
Large and small, every amount helps
Whether your monthly gift is small or larger, every dollar counts! By committing to a monthly donation, you’re helping ensure that our kids receive the food, education, and emotional and spiritual support they need to thrive.
Together it adds up
When you contribute monthly, you are making a sustainable investment that ensures our Home’s longevity and allows us to plan for the future with confidence. Together, we can provide ongoing support that will make a difference in their lives for years to come.
Let’s repair and strengthen
Would you help repair and strengthen our financial foundation? Consider giving monthly and joining our support at one of the levels/tiers below. You can donate here.
