Caroline's Promise News

  Cesy, translating for Kaitlyn Our friend Cesy was too old to be in our child sponsorship program when we met her, but she definitely benefited from the program because two of her siblings were sponsored consistently.  And we benefited from knowing Cesy!  For years she would translate for our special programs.  I remember speaking to a group of moms years ago and Cesy translated for me.  She stayed for hours after the talk to help me minister to women.  One of those women had concerns about her son who clearly showed signs of ADHD.  Cesy helped me find natural ways to address his inattention and lack of focus and a year later that same Mom shared how Cesy's suggestions had helped! Cesy, we know how hard you have worked and we are incredibly proud of you!  Thank you for being a beautiful example to young women everywhere!

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  Dave & Abby Propst of Wilson, N.C. have sponsored Ingrid Marisol for years.  When we asked them how child sponsorship has impacted their family, they said  "Sponsorship to our family has meant being able to grow a solid relationship with children in a country we fell in love with.  And in turn the children we fell in love with get to learn about the Jesus we love!  Sponsorship is a full circle Jesus moment."   Ingrid Marisol sent a message to Dave & Abby through our Guatemalan team in December.  Ingrid Marisol December 2021 "I am thankful for the help from my sponsors.  I graduated high school this year and will continue my studies at the University in 2022.  I want to study English!"   We are so proud of Ingrid Marisol and thankful for the Propst family and their years of investing in her! If you would like to sponsor a child please visit  our website

  We were so sad to hear of the tragic passing of Melissa Roberts .  When she lived in Wilson, N.C. she joined Eastgate Community Church (formerly Wilson Community Church) on trips to Guatemala where she was a bright light and encouragement to everyone she met.  Our hearts go out to her husband, Brian and daughter, Sabrina.  We join with her friends from Wilson who are shocked and grieving the loss of such a beautiful person.   Containers used to store water  Her friends from the Wilson community were looking for a way to honor Melissa and we felt that meeting a need and helping to find a solution was exactly something that Melissa would get behind.  We recently learned that the families in Gerona are in desperate need of containers to store water.  Because they do not have access to running water, they are dependent on trucks from the government that deliver water every other day.  The problem is that many families don't have containers to s...

Hello, my name is Sthefany.   I am 16 years old and am currently in the 4th year of high school in Biological Sciences.  First of all I want to thank the Groves Family who sponsored me during my primary school period because thanks to them I was able to complete primary school.  I am also very grateful because although I did not meet my sponsors, I appreciated them very much for the support and help they contributed in my life.   It was a great blessing that Caroline's Promise can contribute great things in the life of a person.  The experience I had was totally great. I got to know places thanks to them and they also showed me their love through letters (letters that I still have), gifts and financial aid. I would really like to meet and know how my sponsors are and meet them in person and thank them personally.   And well, I think that these kinds of experiences make you grow as a person in all aspects and how wonderful that those kinds of people exist, s...

Hello my name is Jeremy.   I want to tell you about the experience I had being sponsored in my elementary school studying at the evangelical school Casita Adonai.  I started studying more or less when I was 3 years old and I received sponsorship at the age of 8.  I was in second grade when the Pinon family sponsored me.  I want to send them greetings and thanks because thanks to them and Caroline's Promise I was able to finish my schooling.   I must emphasize that every year they sent me gifts, which I appreciate even more since it was not enough for them to support me at school but they sent me gifts and that is saying a lot.  It was a blessing and a great support for my family and for myself, in addition there were many more people that I also remember with great affection.   I am currently 18 years and thanks to all those efforts is that I can say that I graduated from a bachelor's degree in computing with a scientific orientation and at this p...

  Our last team to Guatemala was in November of 2019.  That seems impossible but it's true.   The primary focus of the team was a pediatric medical clinic that was hugely successful.  However, that wasn't the only seed that was planted that week in the community of San Nicolas.   Wanda King has been going to Guatemala with Caroline's Promise for years.  We can always count on her to bring hand sanitizer, goodie bags that she and her sister make for everyone, and lots of love!  One of the things I love most about Wanda is that she is willing to step in and do anything that is asked of her.  A few weeks before this trip she asked if she could bring a set of hair cutting supplies.  I didn't know if there was a need, but I knew that Wanda felt strongly that she should bring them and so I said "of course!"  Little did we know the impact that one idea would make.   Wanda spent most of that week teaching our partner, Monica how to cut...

Hello, let me introduce myself.  I am Eleazar and I am 13 years old.  Since I was 4 years old I started studying at Casita Adonai, since I was approximately 5 years old.  I received sponsorship from people I did not know, for me it was very emotional to receive that help, and affection with samples of gifts.  When I was in 4th grade I received a visit from Abigail Juchs.  Her family and she sponsored me for several years.  That day I was able to meet her it was very nice to share a moment with her.  I feel very grateful to her God and Lisa that through Carolina's Promise they gave me the opportunity to be sponsored, and so I could finish my primary school. I hope I get to see Abigal again one day. 

  We asked for your help on #Giving Tuesday in November and boy did you come through!  We sent your donations to our partners, Rodrigo & Monica and they purchased Christmas meals & gifts for each family in the community.  We loved getting updates from Rodrigo - especially since he enlisted the help of the kids in the tutoring program to wrap the boxes without knowing that they would be the recipients!  We just  love how Rodrigo and Monica involved the kids and teens in ministry to the community.  Thank you for giving.  We realize that there are a lot of amazing ministries that you can and do support.  We are so grateful that you choose to partner with us!

  It was 2012 and Brooke had just completed her Junior year of high school when she took her first of many trips to Guatemala.  She was timid and nervous and I often thought that if I yelled, "Boo!" she would fall apart.  Most people who meet Brooke now would not recognize that girl. That trip wasn't my first interaction with Brooke.  I was in the hospital the night that her father passed away.  A sudden, traumatic time for a young girl and her Mom.  My heart wanted to scoop her up and help her through the healing process but life didn't allow that.  Years later there she was on that mission team.  Little did I know she would become my friend and an integral part of Caroline's Promise.   One of the greatest joys that has come from leading Caroline's Promise has been doing life with people, watching them grow and become who they were created to be.  I have a lot of great memories of Brooke but two stand out.   We were at Casita Adona...

  Rebecca Baltzer has been a faithful supporter of Caroline’s Promise for years. This year on her birthday she chose to host a Facebook Fundraiser and invited her friends to join her. Together they raised $200 which provided startup seeds and supplies for families in the community of San Nicolas. Rodrigo and his team invited the teens from the community to help prepare the land for the community garden. They were able to plant radish, zucchini and peppers. Thank you Rebecca and friends for making a difference! If you would like to create a Facebook Fundraiser and support a special project, check out this post and let us know how we can help!

During our December Child Sponsorship Campaign we have had the joy of highlighting young adults who were in our child sponsorship program as children. It's so encouraging to see how their sponsor's love, prayers and financial support helped them get to where they are today. We think you will be encouraged as well! The Trivette & Morales Families  All 3 of the Morales children attended our partner school in Guatemala. We loved watching them grow and enjoyed getting to know their parents. Our teams remember the kids as sweet and well behaved. One of the benefits of sponsoring through Caroline's Promise is the opportunity to meet the child that you invest in. Sara Patricia, Luis, and Daniel all had the same sponsors for years and that consistency really made an impact......in all involved. The Trivette family from Colfax were able to visit Sara Patricia several times, including the day that she graduated from elementary. Tripp, Buffy & Hunter with the Morales K...

  In 2019 Joanna signed up to join us on a 2020 trip to Guatemala.  She worked hard to raise money and before long her account was fully funded.  She jumped right in, helping her team plan a week of ministry and she even hosted team meetings in her home.  We were excited for her to meet our friends in Guatemala and we loved getting to know her! Then....COVID-19.  The disappointment when we cancelled our 2020 teams was real.  As the months went on and it became clear that we would not be taking teams in 2021, Joanna contacted us and asked if the money in her trip account could be used to support a project in Guatemala.  It was at that exact time that we learned of a need for funding of a Vacation Bible School in the community of San Nicolas and we quickly applied Joanna's trip account to this need.   This week the kids and families in San Nicolas are enjoying a huge VBS, thanks to Joanna!   Rodrigo and Monica have been able to plan and organiz...

  During our December Child Sponsorship Campaign we have had the joy of highlighting young adults who were in our child sponsorship program as children. It's so encouraging to see how their sponsor's love, prayers and financial support helped them get to where they are today. We think you will be encouraged as well! Most of our teams remember Adam as a "wild child" when he was little and attended Casita Adonai School. He was always on the go and a little mischievous. We stay in touch with Adam's mom who we grew to love during our trips to Guatemala. Adam is now 17 and has finished high school. He fondly remembers receiving art supplies from his sponsors, Dan & Patti and of course he remembers meeting Dan when he traveled to Guatemala with a team from Wendover Hills Wesleyan. Adam with Dan Adam has asked us to pray for wisdom as he studies for his college entrance exams. He hopes to attend University in 2022. Thanks Dan & Patti for all the ways y...

This month we are highlighting young adults who were in our child sponsorship program as children. It's so encouraging to see how their sponsor's love, prayers and financial support helped them get to where they are today. We think you will be encouraged as well! We caught up with the Diaz boys who were in our child sponsorship program when they attended Casita Adonai School. Their mom, Evelyn was able to participate in our sewing program and later in our business training. The boys were sponsored by families from one of our partner churches, Wilson Community Church . One of the highlights of the partnership was when WCC took teams to Guatemala and these families were able to meet the kids that they sponsored. Through the years we grew to love Evelyn and her boys and prayed with her often that the boys' father would join them in church. Her prayers were answered, they were married in a local church and the entire family is involved in ministry today! Because of the i...

  This month we will be highlighting young adults who were in our child sponsorship program as children. It's so encouraging to see how their sponsor's love, prayers and financial support helped them get to where they are today. We think you will be encouraged as well! Our first story is from Linda who was sponsored for years by Greg & Aida who live in Florida. Linda is a vital part of our team in Guatemala, always willing to help in any way that she can! My name is Linda and I am 20 years old. I have lived my whole life in Guatemala City and since I was in my mother's womb I have attended a church. I had the opportunity for Caroline’s Promise to come to my church and start a sponsorship program. I was blessed to be sponsored by Aida for much of my childhood until I was 18 years old. When the sponsorship program began, my father went in search of the American dream, but the money he sent was simply not enough to support a family of 6 and sometimes there were season...

You helped us reach our Giving Tuesday goal and surpass it! $8775 was given on one of our favorite days of the year! Because of you  250 families  (in addition to those in our child sponsorship program) will receive a Christmas Box.  We believe these gifts will not only provide needed food for our friends but when they are delivered by our partners these families will hopefully know that they are not forgotten.  In addition we were able to raise additional funds that will be used to support our partners,  Rodrigo & Monica.   This family gives so much throughout the year and we are excited to be able to support their work! Thank you for making this possible! Child Sponsorship End of Year Goal  Our end of year giving goal is to get 25 kids sponsored by January 1.   How can you help?   * Follow us on social media and share our posts * If you already sponsor, share why it's important to you * Present child sponsorship to your extend...

Your gift of $25 on #GivingTuesday2021 will provide a Christmas Box (food & gift) to families in Guatemala. Families in our child sponsorship program will receive a box but.... There are  250 families who won't get a Christmas Box without your help These families are waiting for sponsors but we don't want them to miss out! We would love to provide a Christmas box to each of those families. How can you help? * Donate $25 on our  website  or  Facebook Page  on Giving Tuesday, November 30th. Mail a check to Caroline's Promise, 1950 Beeson Road, Kernersville, NC 27284  * Spread the word!  Forward this email, share the fundraiser on facebook, talk to your friends and family.   Our #GivingTuesday total goal is $6250 Thanks to a generous donor when you give on Giving Tuesday your gift will be matched up to $2000 Again this year - when you donate on Facebook at 8am Eastern your donation could be matched by Meta.  So, the sooner you...

Dianne Miller loves youth sports. Before retirement she was a Physical Education teacher in Northern Virginia where she still encourages play and physical activity. When she decided to host a Fundraiser for Caroline’s Promise on her birthday, we were thrilled! We knew the exact group that should be helped from the money that she raised.  Before the Covid Pandemic we were blessed to be able to help our friends in Zone 21 start a soccer academy that reached some of the most vulnerable kids in Guatemala City. Dianne was able to raise $500 from her Facebook friends and the students from the fútbol academy received needed food supplies.  It was an easy way for Dianne to support Caroline’s Promise and make a difference in the lives of kids who were so much like the kids she had spent her life investing in.  What about you? Do you have a Birthday coming up? Please consider hosting a Birthday Fundraiser on Facebook. Follow this link for more information and contact us with quest...