Our Mexico trip in January this year both started and ended differently than in the past due to Covid. We decided it would be best to pack 300 backpacks this year down in Mexico as opposed to the shoebox party we would normally host in our home. While we were able to get them packed and some handed out in the community during our January trip, we had to cut it short due to a team member getting sick. Thankfully Hearts Empowering The Poor and Pastor Alonso were able to make arrangements at his new church plant. They decided to pass them out on April 30th as it is celebrated as Mexico's day to celebrate children. A great time was had by all!

We had the opportunity once again to partner with Julie Schaefer of Learning To Hope In Haiti when she heard of the need for new school books at Operation iDream in Zambia, Africa. We were blessed to provide all new books for the school and Julie was able to visit again this year and deliver them personally. The teachers were so excited and the kids were ready to dive in to their new books.

We were blessed to be able to help this beautiful family receive a safe and secure home. Thanks to our wonderful partners Hearts Empowering The Poor for arranging the build since our trip to SLRC in January was cut short due to Covid.