2010 Catalog of Ministry Opportunities

Today’s Orphans... Tomorrow’s Helpers...

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This catalog is designed to show you how you can fulfill the Biblical mandate of taking care of orphans. Orphan Helpers is expanding

into new countries and is constantly striving to work with more orphaned, abused, and incarcerated kids. The only thing slowing us down is the ongoing funding needed to care for these kids. Would you consider adopting one or more of our centers? You can just send money — but preferably your family, company, church or organization will develop an ongoing relationship and go down to see the kids, interface with their Orphan Helpers’ teachers and encourage them that they have a future and that they are loved.

God Bless, Greg and Libby Garrett, Co-Founders

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MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIESTABLE OF CONTENTS

EL SALVADOR .................................................3 Orphanages ......................................................4 Juvenile Detention Centers ..............................5 Halfway Homes.................................................7

HONDURAS ......................................................9 Orphanages....................................................10 Juvenile Detention Centers ............................12 Halfway Homes ..............................................13

“Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.” - James 1:27

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EL SALVADOR

El Salvador is the smallest country in Central America, but has the third largest economy. The country is about the size of Massachusetts and is the most densely populated country in the Western hemisphere with almost 7 million people in 8,124 square miles.

Abandonment of children by families is high due to a failing economy. Gang violence is a growing problem as the number of “street kids,” increases. Malnutrition, intestinal parasites and substandard health care are the major health problems suffered by the children of El Salvador.

While El Salvador has a compulsory education system, 30% of all children do not attend school and cannot read or write. Approximately one half of the rural population is illiterate. 40% of El Salvador’s population lives below the poverty level.

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CIPI—San Salvador: 120 children (all ages) and 3 staff — $1,710 per month

CIPI’s population consists of babies, toddlers, and girls ages 8-18. This is the first point of placement for children who have been orphaned, abused, or admitted for their protection. CIPI is designed to be a safe and temporary center. The government works to quickly place these children with family members, foster families, or in a private orphanage. There are a few young mothers, 12-17 years old, that live at CIPI with their babies. Most of them are pregnant by rape, many times by a family member. Our staff here leads Bible Studies and devotionals, as well as one-on-one counseling with the girls.

CISNA—Soypango: 140 boys (7-18 yrs) and 10 staff — $5,700 per month

CISNA is an orphanage home to boys ages 7-18. These boys are admitted as a result of abuse, abandonment, or for their personal protection as ordered by the court. Many of these boys are found living on the streets; most ran away from home or were kicked out by their parents. Others are brought to CISNA because of family abuse or mistreatment. Orphan Helpers has 2 staff members in this center who work as teachers, “substitute parents,” and clinical assistants. The staff teaches basic education, English, and guitar lessons. They also teach crafts, Bible classes, and discipleship classes every day to the children. Many of the boys from the Faith House have come out of this center.

ORPHANAGES

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El Espino—Ahuachapan: 100 boys (15-21 yrs) and 3 staff — $1,710 per month

Ahuachapan is near the border of Guatemala and was El Salvador’s worst

detention center until the Orphan Helpers staff brought the Gospel. El Espino holds approximately 60 young men, 15 to 21

years old. They have committed crimes such as robbery, assault, kidnapping, and murder and all have been sentenced to serve time in this detention center. These boys are members of the

18th Street gang. Orphan Helpers has two staff members at El Espino who teach, guide, evangelize, and offer spiritual advice to these boys.

JUVENILE DETENTION CENTERS

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Female Reinsertion Center- Soypango: 20 girls (15-20 yrs), 2 staff

The detention center is on the other side of CISNA. The girls here have already been sentenced by the court to serve their detention time. They have committed various crimes such as robbery, assault, kidnapping, prostitution, drug abuse, and murder. Orphan Helpers has 2 staff here teaching basic education and discipleship classes and holding daily devotionals. There is also an Orphan Helpers library in this center.

Sendero de Libertad—Ilobasco: 240 boys & girls (15-20 yrs) and 6 staff — $3,420 per month

The detention center “Sendero de Libertad” (the Way of Freedom) has two populations: ones who have been accused of a crime and are waiting for trail and sentencing, and the ones who have already been sentenced by the court to serve their detention time here. These boys have committed various crimes such as robbery, assault, kidnapping, prostitution, drug abuse, and murder. Orphan Helpers’ three staff members teach basic education and discipleship classes. They also hold daily devotionals and organize sports and games in the center. Many of the boys from the Faith House have come out of this center.

DETENTION CENTERS (cont’d)

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Faith House—San Salvador: 16 boys (15-19 yrs) and 4 staff — $6,340 per month

This halfway home for boys opened in May 2005. The four bedroom house has the potential of housing up to 16 boys. Currently, we are at full residency. The boys are from CISNA, Sendero de Libertad, and El Espino. Many go to high school, some to vocational training classes, and all are taking English classes. A few attend a Bible institute where they are training to be pastors.

HALFWAY HOMES

Hope House—San Salvador: 12 girls (14-18 yrs) 4 staff — $4,980 per month

This halfway home for girls opened in August 2007. The three bedroom house has the potential of housing up to fourteen girls. Right now we have twelve residents in the house. The girls are from CIPI. They are attending school and are taking sewing and English classes, and learning to make piñatas and ceramics. There is a live-in cook that stays with the girls during the week and a house mom.

*This home is currently being funded through “Orphan’s Promise,” a ministry of CBN’s Operation Blessing.

Promise House- San Salvador: 10 girls (14-18 yrs), 3 staff

This halfway home for teenage moms opened in June 2008. The five bedroom house has the potential

of housing up to 10 girls and their babies. The girls are

all from CIPI. They are attending school and are taking sewing and English

classes. They are learning how to properly take care of their children and how to provide for them. There

is a live-in cook, a house mom, and a case worker.

HALFWAY HOMES (cont’d)

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HONDURAS

Honduras is one of the poorest countries in the Western Hemisphere. Massive unemployment, gang violence and the abandonment of children by families contribute to the country’s already devastating problems. Honduras depends on the world community in combating hunger, starvation, malnutrition and poverty. Malnutrition is very widespread and contributes to their already high infant and child mortality rates.

This population of almost 8 million people occupies a country that is only slightly larger than the state of Tennessee.

One-quarter of the population is illiterate, unable to read or write, and 53% of the country lives below the poverty level.

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21st of October—Tegucigalpa: 60 boys (12-18 yrs) and 2 staff — $1,140 per month

This orphanage, located in downtown Tegucigalpa, houses 12- to 18-year-old boys. They have been abandoned or are street boys who have been picked up and placed in this facility for crimes such as street wandering, glue sniffing, shop lifting, or stealing. There are two Orphan Helpers staff members at this center. They teach basic education and craft classes, lead Bible studies, and offer personal counseling.

Casitas Kennedy—Tegucigalpa: 120 children (all ages) and 4 staff — $2,280 per month

Casitas Kennedy, an orphanage also known as “Tiny Houses,” has numerous cabins housing all ages: newborns and toddlers, young boys, and teenage girls. The staff holds a Bible study and discipleship classes each afternoon. We also offer basic education, sewing, and beautician classes. These vocational classes give the girls a chance to learn a skill that they can use to secure a future job—an opportunity to provide for themselves in a positive way. Orphan Helpers maintains rooms for our classes in the center, as well as a children’s library with almost 400 Spanish books.

ORPHANAGES

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Nueva Esperanza—San Pedro Sula: 150 children (birth-12 yrs) and 3 staff — $2,280 per month

Nueva Esperanza (New Hope) is an orphanage for young children who have been orphaned, abused, or admitted for their protection. The number of children fluctuates considerably because this is the first point of placement for children. Many of these kids are found living on the streets or are taken out of horrible situations in their homes by the police. Orphan Helpers staff teaches elementary school classes and assists in the nursery throughout the day. An Orphan Helpers library is also here, with more than 400 children’s books.

*This center is currently being funded by Stutsmanville Chapel, Harbor Springs, MI & Christ the Rock Church, Cooper City, FL.

Mujeres Adolescentes- San Pedro Sula: 80 girls (13-18 yrs) and 3 staff — $1,710 per month

Mujeres Adolescentes (Teenage Women) is an orphanage for the protection of girls 13-18 years old. This center is home to girls who have been abandoned, sexually and/or physically abused, living in extreme poverty, street wandering, or neglected. Orphan Helpers has three female staff members in this center teaching elementary school fundamentals, sewing classes, and computer skills. There is also a library with 300 books here. Many of the girls in the Hope House have come out of this center.

*This center is currently being funded by Stutsmanville Chapel of Harbor Springs, MI.

ORPHANAGES (cont’d)

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Jalteva- Tegucigalpa: 80 boys (12-18 yrs) and 1 staff — $1,710 per month

This rural juvenile detention center is home to 12-to 18-year-old boys. These boys are serving sentences for stealing, drug use, and murder. Orphan Helpers is hoping to establish a self-sustaining center within this complex that incorporates farming and vocational training. The center is a true farm, with pigs, cattle, a pond for fishing, and fields for growing crops. Orphan Helpers currently employs one staff member at this center who teaches basic education classes and leads Bible studies with the boys.

Rebirth—Tegucigalpa: 120 boys (12-18 yrs) and 5 staff — $2,850 per month

Renaciendo (Rebirth) is a detention center home to street boys, gang members, and abandoned and abused boys ages 12-18. They are serving time for crimes such as stealing, rape, murder, and drugs and arms trafficking, and gang-related violence. Orphan Helpers has a strong staff presence here with five male teachers. The staff holds devotionals every morning and supervises a Christian dormitory. They also cut hair and teach sports, English, and computer classes.

JUVENILE DETENTION CENTERS

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Sacred Heart—Tegucigalpa: 40 girls (13-18 yrs) and 2 staff — $1,140 per month

Sagrado Corazón (Sacred Heart), just on the other side of the wall of Rebirth, is a female detention center with 13-to 18-year-old girls. These girls are here for committing crimes such as robbery, kidnapping, assault, murder, and drugs and arms trafficking. Orphan Helpers has two staff working in this center who offer counseling and Bible study to the girls. Many of the girls from the Hope House have come out of Sacred Heart.

El Carmen—San Pedro Sula: 100 boys (13-18 yrs) and 2 staff — $2,280 per month

El Carmen (a detention center) houses 13-18 year-old boys. They are serving sentences here for crimes such as stealing, rape, murder, drugs or arms trafficking.

Orphan Helpers has two staff members here who teach computer, baking, and sewing classes, as well as offer sports training and Bible study. The vocational classes give the boys a chance to learn a skill that they can use to secure a future job and provide for themselves in a positive way.*This center is currently funded by Stutsmanville Chapel, Harbor Springs, MI & Christ the Rock Church,

Cooper City, FL.

DETENTION CENTERS (cont’d)

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Hope House – Tegucigalpa (Hogar de Torrech): 8 girls (14-19 yrs) and 3 staff - $6,340/month

This halfway home for girls opened in May 2007. The five bedroom house has the potential of housing up to nineteen girls. Currently, we have eight residents in the house. The girls are from Sacred Heart, Casitas Kennedy, and Mujeres Adolescentes. They are attending school and are taking vocational classes, such as baking, sewing, ceramic art and piñata-making. The girls are also taking English classes and help the teachers with the younger kids at Casitas Kennedy.

*This home is currently being funded by Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Torrech and family of Virginia.

HALFWAY HOMES

“Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed.” - Psalm 82:3

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