Dear friends,

With full hearts and a simple hope, we invite you to be part of something truly meaningful. The City of Refuge Orphanage in Tijuana is more than just a shelter—it’s a home for children who have endured far more than any child should. It’s a place of healing, laughter, and second chances, but this past year has been especially difficult for them.

A Home That Needs Care

When City of Refuge first moved into their current space, it was unfinished—no roof, no windows, far from complete. Today, the dormitories still struggle with leaky roofs, and the outdoor areas remain untouched. These children deserve a safe, comfortable place to grow, and with your support, we can make that happen.

Spaces That Feel Like Theirs

Every child deserves a space they can call their own. Our plan is to redesign the dorms, using smart, space-saving layouts and furniture, ensuring that each child has a cozy, personal corner to relax, dream, and just be. It’s a small change, but it can make a world of difference.

The Comfort of a Good Night’s Sleep

Right now, mattresses, pillows, and sheets are worn out. Replacing them may seem simple, but for these children, a fresh, clean bed is a gift of comfort, security, and rest—something they desperately need.

Essential Repairs for Daily Life

All spaces indoors, the places where meals are shared and routines are built—are in urgent need of repairs. Restoring these spaces will create cleaner, safer, and more dignified everyday living conditions for the children.

Room to Play, Learn, and Grow

We dream of transforming the orphanage’s front and backyard into vibrant spaces where kids can play, learn, and just be kids. Swings, gardens, places where the children can thrive.

How You Can Help

Every contribution, big or small, brings us closer to this vision. Here’s how your support can make a difference:

$50 – Provides a new set of bedding for one child

$100 – Helps patch a leaky roof

$250 – Contributes to bathroom repairs

$500 – Supports dorm upgrades and outdoor areas

✨ $1,000 – Mucho Gracias!

This isn’t merely fixing the building—it’s about showing these children that they matter, that they’re seen, and that they’re loved. Your prayers, encouragement, and generosity mean everything. Mucho Gracias for standing with us on this journey.

Papi Han el Bueno