Horizon Home: A Bridge to a Brighter Future
The Horizon Home is a place of support, growth, and opportunity for the young people who have aged out of Love and Hope Children’s Home. For some, the Horizon Home serves as a stepping stone from childhood to adulthood—a stable, nurturing environment where they can continue their education and start building their careers. For others, it provides a long-term home when they are unable to live independently due to cognitive disabilities or mental illness. No matter the path, the Horizon Home is a place where these young people can find support, stability, and the tools they need to thrive.
As we approach our upcoming Love. Hope. Dine. fundraiser on March 15th, we wanted to take this opportunity to update all of our incredible supporters about the young adults who call the Horizon Home their safe haven. Your unwavering support makes all the difference in their lives, and we are so grateful for the role you play in their journey.
Chamba’s Journey with Inclusive Vision
Chamba has been attending a program called Inclusive Vision three days a week. This program helps him develop essential life skills as he navigates life with a disability. It has been an incredible resource for him, and we are so proud of his commitment to personal growth. We look forward to seeing all that he will continue to achieve with the support of programs like this.
Moises: A Dedicated Student and Convenient Driver!
Moises is now in his second year of studying Computer Engineering. Along with his studies, he has taken on an important role at the Horizon Home—he has become the unofficial “driver” of the group! Moises regularly helps us with transportation, whether it’s taking kids and staff to doctor appointments, running errands, or driving Chamba to his Inclusive Vision program. His kindness and dependability are a true blessing to everyone here at Love & Hope.
Herberth: A Rising Star in Business
Herberth is currently in his first semester at the American College, studying Business Administration. We are so proud of his dedication to his education and the hard work he’s putting in to build a successful future. Herberth will also be joining us at our Love. Hope. Dine. fundraiser, where he will share his story and the impact Love & Hope has had on his life. We can’t wait for you to hear from him on March 15th!
Linda: A Remarkable Accomplishment
Linda moved back to the Horizon Home in November, and we couldn’t be more excited to have her back. In addition to being an integral part of our home, Linda recently graduated with an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education. She has worked incredibly hard to get to this point, and we are praying for a door to open for her in this field so she can continue pursuing her dreams. Her long-term goal is to earn her bachelor’s degree, and we are confident that with her perseverance, she will make it happen.
Irene’s New Chapter: Welcoming Baby Noely
In June, Irene gave birth to a beautiful baby girl named Noely. When Irene became pregnant she was living with her mother which had become an unsafe environment both for her and her baby, which prompted Love & Hope to seek a safe and supportive environment for her during her pregnancy. We are so grateful to a Catholic charity called Mater Filius that opened their doors and hearts to Irene. The program provides opportunities for young women to live at their center and participate in different programs such as baking and cosmetology. Once the baby arrives, resident moms are given 8 months to stay at the center while they bond with their baby, learn important skills for motherhood, and take time to make decisions about their next steps in life.
Now, after much prayer and consideration, we are excited to share that Irene and Noely will be joining us back at the Horizon Home at the end of this month. Although this is not perhaps the path we would have chosen for Irene, we believe it is vital to support Irene as she learns how to care for Noely and give her a loving, stable home while she navigates this new chapter of life. We don’t know what the future holds, but we trust that God holds Noely and Irene’s future and we are honored to be a part of their journey.
How You Can Help
As Irene prepares to transition back to the Horizon Home, we have created an Amazon Wishlist (click here) to help provide the items she will need when she arrives at the end of February. Any gifts purchased will be shipped directly to El Salvador.
Your ongoing prayers and support mean the world to us and to all of the young lives that have been touched by Love & Hope. We are excited about what the future holds for the residents of the Horizon Home, and we are so thankful for your partnership in helping to make their dreams a reality.
Don’t Forget!
We look forward to seeing you at the Love. Hope. Dine. fundraiser on March 15th. Together, we can continue to make a difference in the lives of these amazing young adults.