WAYS TO HELP
Child labor, human trafficking, gang and drug violence, teen pregnancy and extreme poverty are very real realities for vulnerable children. They often lack an imagination for anything better than the lives they’ve seen their parents live.
Health Changes Everything
Your gift provides essential healthcare, nutrition, and preventative care that protect children from illness, support their growth, and fill them with hope for a brighter tomorrow.
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U4O PROGRAMS
Education 4 Change
We partners with local teachers to deliver ESL learning that equip students for long-term success. We also support program partners as they serve as tutors to help children achieve academic excellence.
Healing 4 Change
The children we work with have often experienced trauma such as abandonment, poverty, food scarcity, abuse, and violence. We believe that they must be supported emotionally to move forward into brighter futures.
Play 4 Change
Our local partners organize and facilitate weekly time for vulnerable children to participate in recreational activities, including soccer, learning to play an instrument, gym time, and taekwondo.
Nutrition 4 Change
Ensuring proper nutrition and access to clean drinking water is a foundational way to support the health of vulnerable children and encourage progress towards independence in the future.
Shelter 4 Change
A safe and stable home is a cornerstone of all basic needs, along with a school building where they can learn.
Testimonials
“The kids have the same potential and opportunities as anyone else — they just need encouragement and guidance to help them see it.”
— Jerry Trueba“It's such a beautiful experience to touch the hearts of these children. But the truth is, they touch your heart even more.”
— Carina Castellano’s“When we offer even a cup of water to one of these children, we are doing it for God. That truth has guided my years of serving and reminds me why this work matters.”
— Isabel Ramo’s“This trip reminded me how powerful it is when outreach goes beyond church walls. It wasn't just about serving; it was about building real relationships and showing love in a tangible way.”
— Angie MejiaTRIPS
One-Day Mission to Mexico
Spend one day making a lifelong impact.
Travel with us to Tijuana and serve the vulnerable children living in the orphanages there through presence, play, and connection. These day trips are a powerful way to support local communities while building relationships that last beyond a single visit.