Karl Greden, with an education in engineering, volunteered with our water project for 6 months. However, digging trenches for new water piping and figuring out the water flow for our tanks was not enough. Karl spent his extra time going into the casitas and reading with children. Reading books is a luxury most of the children rarely have before their life at Hogar de Esperanza. Karl bonded with one child in particular, Anabel. Not only did he spend countless hours reading and playing with her, but he was able to see her be adopted into a loving, Peruvian family.
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Trinity Presbyterian Church volunteered at the orphanage for a day. With several cans of paint, they transformed the once gray fountain into a colorful display of sea life. The fountain provides the children with countless hours of relief from the summer heat. And, now, it also provides countless smiles as the children admire the orange fish and purple octopus.
The children had a week off of school for winter break. Provided by some generous donations of our supporters, we were able to take the children on several different field trips. They visited the nearby beach town of Huanchaco, the popular Plaza de Armas in the center of the city, and a park – including slides, swings and monkey bars. We are blessed to be able to give the children opportunity to experience new things and have time to explore and be a kid.
Changing hearts together,
Dave
Saving Street Children
422 Armour Road
North Kansas City, MO 64048
