June 26, 2013 marked years since Casa Hogar Luz de Vida – Youth Transitional Home began and was officially registered with the Trujillo municipalidad and we held a small celebration to honor the day. In just a short time, we have 4 staff members, 4 youth living in our home, 6 youth outside of our walls receiving scholarships, …
Peru Crew 2013 leaves the U.S. today for a week long missions trip serving our various projects in Peru. Fourteen men and women from all over the United States (Iowa, California, West Virginia, Maine, Kansas and Colorado) will live in our youth transitional home and minister throughout the Trujillo area. Please pray for the team as …
Welcome Marilyn Meline as the new member and Treasurer of the board of Corazon de Esperanza. We are blessed to have her join our ministry and are excited for the expertise in finances that she brings. Marilyn Meline has worked in the banking and finance industry for 10 years. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from …
Liz is our director of the youth transitional home, Hogar Luz de Vida. After a three month maternity leave, she is back to work! She is full of energy and brightens our ministry with her smile! Please pray for her and her family as they balance ministry and family!
Beinvenidos a Michelle Cruz-Santiago, Ph.D. to the board of directors of Corazon de Esperanza! Michelle is passionate about integrating research, teaching, and applied intervention to promote the educational advancement and mental health of disfranchised youth. She attained her Ph.D. in clinical/community psychology from the University of Illinois (UIUC). She now works at UIUC as the …
While Liz, the director of Hogar Luz de Vida, has been on maternity leave the past few months, a dear friend – Carmen Adriana Alcantara – has been doing her best to fill the role. She has done a wonderful job keeping the minstry on track and in order. Liz gave birth to her beautiful son just …
For the past year, we have been renting a facility to house our offices in Peru and our youth transitional home. We were blessed to be able to purchase land and begin the building process. While the ‘finish’ date was a little later than expected, Robyn was able to attend the dedication of the building …
We are looking for volunteers for various parts of our ministry! We need short/long term volunteers to help with our project in Peru, as well as volunteers who are willing to share a few hours a month volunteering in the U.S. There are a variety of needs! Email info@cdehope.org if you are interested and let …
While the madness of March in the U.S. is all about spring and basketball, in Peru are students are saying good-bye to the summer and hello to another school year. We are proud to say we are currently providing 8 teens with an education. Liceth was accepted into the National University and has begun her courses, …
Liz gave birth to little Joaquin the morning of January 30th! Liz is enjoying time with family as she is on maternity leave through April! Congratulations to the Guevara-Bernuy Family!
