We are preparing to host hundreds of volunteers in the construction of homes for families in need in just a few weeks! There are some practical ways you can participate by providing lunches, gatorade, tools or safety supplies for our program this summer. Check out 👉🏾 our Amazon Current Needs List link in bio! #buildinghope365 #summerplans #homebuilding #projectmexico #orthodoxy #liveorthodoxy #orthodoxchristian #service #volunteerwork #volunteertravel #orthodoxchristianity
We pray for a blessed Holy Week & Pascha for each of you! 🙏🏾 🥰 We are so blessed - Thank you for your generous support and prayers! We are making final preparations for our feast and celebrations here at the ranch. ☦️ 🎉 If you’d like to help support our annual egg hunt, Paschal celebrations and family meal, please visit 👉🏾 see Pascha link in bio🔗 #lent #buildinghope365 #lentenjourney #journeytopascha #liveorthodoxy #holyweek #orthodoxy #orthodoxchristian #holypascha #lapascua #pascha
Peanut butter jelly time…🥜🍇🍞 We want to take a moment to thank our generous donors for supporting our Homebuilding needs by purchasing supplies on our Amazon list. Thank you so SO much! Did you know our summer Homebuilding program uses up to 200 jars of peanut butter in just 3 months for just our visiting Homebuilding volunteers and interns alone?! We are preparing to host hundreds of volunteers in the construction of homes for families in need. If you can help to provide lunches, tools or safety supplies for our program, visit 👉🏾 Amazon Current Needs List link in bio! #buildinghope365 #summerplans #homebuilding #projectmexico #orthodoxy #liveorthodoxy #orthodoxchristian #service #volunteerwork #volunteertravel #orthodoxchristianity
We can’t wait to see these faces light up! 🥰 We are rapidly preparing for our feast and celebrations at the ranch for Pascha. ☦️ 🎉 Can you help support our annual egg hunt, Paschal celebrations & family meal? 👉🏾 see Pascha link 🔗 in bio. 🙏🏽 We wish you and your loved ones a blessed Holy Week & Pascha! #lent #buildinghope365 #lentenjourney #journeytopascha #liveorthodoxy #holyweek #orthodoxy #orthodoxchristian #holypascha #lapascua #pascha
ONE week until Pascha! How did that happen?! We are rapidly preparing for our feast and celebrations at the ranch. ☦️ 🎉 Support our annual egg hunt, Paschal celebrations & family meal 👉🏾 see Pascha link in bio 🔗 🙏🏽 We wish you and your loved ones a blessed Holy Week & Pascha! #lent #buildinghope365 #lentenjourney #journeytopascha #liveorthodoxy #holyweek #orthodoxy #orthodoxchristian #holypascha #lapascua #pascha
Did we mention we are SO excited for the summer to start???!!! 🏠🔨💪💪🎉 And with it we are so blessed to have such a fantastic crew of interns. Meet Wyatt! He will be visiting Project Mexico and St. Innocent Orphanage for one month as an intern and will be in charge of many tasks such as overseeing build sites, facilitating group activities and maintaining the orphanage grounds. Read his story at the link in bio 🔗 and how he went from “my mom made me go” to loving it here so much it makes him consider moving down! 💚🤍❤️ #internship #summerinternship #orthodox #buildinghope365 #summerplans #homebuilding #projectmexico #orthodoxy #liveorthodoxy #orthodoxchristian #service #volunteerwork #volunteertravel #orthodoxchristianity
We are eagerly awaiting the celebration of our Lord’s Resurrection and are beginning our preparations for our feast at the ranch. ☦️ 🎉 Support our annual egg hunt, Paschal celebrations & family meal 👉🏾 see Pascha link in bio 🔗or go to https://www.projectmexico.org/giftshop 🙏🏽 We wish you and your loved ones good strength to complete the fast and a season full of joy! #lent #buildinghope365 #lentenjourney #journeytopascha #liveorthodoxy #holyweek #orthodoxy #orthodoxchristian #holypascha #lapascua #pascha
We are blessed to receive a new young man at St. Innocent Orphanage! We welcome him home and please pray with us as he transitions into his new surroundings. 🙏🏾❤️ #stinnocentorphanage #buildinghope365
As Holy Pascha draws closer, we are beginning our preparations for our feast and celebrations at the ranch. ☦️ 🎉 If you wish to support our family Paschal meal and activities at the orphanage this year, please visit the link in bio. 🙏🏽 We wish you and your loved ones good strength to complete the fast and a season full of joy! #lent #buildinghope365 #lentenjourney #journeytopascha #liveorthodoxy #holyweek #orthodoxy #orthodoxchristian #holypascha #lapascua #pascha
NEW Stories of Hope podcast is out! 🎙️NEW Stories of Hope episode out now! Get to know Margarita Mavroeidi as she talks about as she talks about her work with the boys at the ranch. She also shares stories from homebuilding adventures and gives examples of the chaos, joy, hard, work and prayer that is part of everyday life in Mexico. 🎧 Check it out at projectmexico.org/podcast, link in bio 🔗 or wherever you get your podcasts! #buildinghope365 #projectmexico #podcast #storiesofhope #hope
“I have been blessed with opportunities that have influenced me to continue on the path of the Orthodox Life. Since graduating from @helleniccollegeholycross, I often felt that God was calling me to return to St. Innocent Orphanage and fulfill a purpose here.” Read the full story, Working Forward, at the link in bio. #buildinghope365
NEW Stories of Hope podcast is out!🎙️Join Fr. Demetrios Swanson @fr_demetrios as he leads us through a new series on the sacraments. We begin with baptism, as it is the first Sacrament that Orthodox Chrisitan’s participate in. He talks about the foundation of baptism and what it means to the Faith, as well as discusses the ways we live out this sacrament in everyday life. 🎧 Check it out at projectmexico.org/podcast, link in bio 🔗 or wherever you get your podcasts! #buildinghope365 #projectmexico #podcast #storiesofhope #hope
Thanks to God, through the prayers of St. Innocent and the Panagia (Virgin Mary), our baby orphanage building is nearly complete! We plan to move into the Casa Cuna next month. This big transition is exciting and we ask for your prayers as we proceed in this endeavor. The new housing will be able to hold four times the number of infants we can currently receive. We need your help! There are two ways you can contribute: ⭐️Purchase items from the Amazon registry list (Infant Orphanage Needs link in bio) ⭐️Donate to our furniture fundraising drive (Casa Cuna Furniture Fund link in bio) Our goal is to raise $14,000 so we can purchase the beds, cribs and many other items that we need to fully fill the children’s nursery for our littlest new comers. May God bless all of you for your sacrifice and generosity.🙏🏾🥰☦️❤️ #stinnocentorphanage #casacuna #buildinghope365
Fr. Demetrios grew up in the Pacific Northwest in a small Antiochian Church in the countryside. He attended school at Hellenic College and in 2014 received a degree in religious studies with hopes of continuing on to seminary in the future. He met his wife Sophia at Hellenic College. Taking a break from their schooling, Fr. Demetrios and Pres. Sophia moved to St. Innocent Orphanage and worked together as the work trip coordinator from 2014 to 2016. With many tears, they left the orphanage. With the blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco, they studied at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology as a seminarian. Fr. Demetrios graduated with his Masters of Divinity in 2019. After college, he served for three years as the Pastoral Assistant and chanter at St. John the Divine Greek Orthodox in Wheeling, West Virginia, and in 2022 moved back to the orphanage with the invitation of Fr. Nicholas Andruchow. After many conversations about the best path forward, he was ordained a priest by His Eminence Metropolitan Ignacio of the Antiochian Archdiocese of Mexico in November of 2022 and continues to serve as “Resident Priest” at the orphanage. Join us ✨Thursday, May 9, 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time✨ Webinars are free and open to the public. Please RSVP to attend 👉🏾 projectmexico.org/force-initiative (link in bio) The FOrCE, an initiative of @projectmexicosio, @helleniccollegeholycross and @leadership100fund, offers a comprehensive understanding of the many opportunities available in pursuing vocations in the Church and higher education through the esteemed HCHC graduates, seminarians, and priests. #theFOrCE #grant #buildinghope365 #leadership100 #helleniccollegeholycross #webinar #speakerseries #liveorthodoxy #orthodox #orthodoxchristianity #orthodoxchristian #orthodoxservice #projectmexico #orthodoxy
Dr Ann Mitsakos Bezzerides is Director of the Office of Vocation Ministry at Holy Cross, where she teaches Youth Ministry and runs the Certificate in Youth & Young Adult Ministry and Leadership; she is also Executive Director of CrossRoad Institute, which offers transformative education for youth, young adults, parents and parishes. She is editor and contributor to two volumes of collected essays, Christ at Work: Orthodox Christian Perspectives of Vocation and Eastern Orthodox Christianity and Higher Education, as well as co-author with Dr Jenny Haddad Mosher of the new book, Find Your Telos: Discover What Orthodox Young Adults & Parishes Can Create Together. She is a graduate of Middlebury College (BA), St. Vladimir’s Seminary (MDiv), and Boston College (PhD). Join us ✨Thursday, April 25, 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time✨ Webinars are free and open to the public. Please RSVP to attend 👉🏾 projectmexico.org/force-initiative (link in bio) The FOrCE, an initiative of @projectmexicosio, @helleniccollegeholycross and @leadership100fund, offers a comprehensive understanding of the many opportunities available in pursuing vocations in the Church and higher education through the esteemed HCHC graduates, seminarians, and priests. #theFOrCE #grant #buildinghope365 #leadership100 #helleniccollegeholycross #webinar #speakerseries #liveorthodoxy #orthodox #orthodoxchristianity #orthodoxchristian #orthodoxservice #projectmexico #orthodoxy
Fr. George Parsenios is Professor of New Testament at the Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, where he has also served as Dean of the Faculty. Prior to coming to Holy Cross, he was Professor of New Testament at Princeton Theological Seminary for 20 years, and has taught as an adjunct Professor at St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary and in the St. Athanasius Theological College in the University of Melbourne (Australia). His teaching and research explore the interaction of early Christianity with classical literature. He is the author of three books and several articles, with a particular focus on the Gospel and Letters of John. His current scholarly work includes translating the catechetical homilies of St. John Chrysostom. His education includes an MDiv from Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology and a PhD from Yale University. As a priest of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston, he serves at the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Lexington, MA. He and Presvytera Maureen have three children, including a daughter Julia who has served Project Mexico in a variety of capacities. Fr. Parsenios will be speaking on the topic: Behold the Bridegroom Comes. Join us ✨Thursday, April 18, 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time✨ Webinars are free and open to the public. Please RSVP to attend 👉🏾 projectmexico.org/force-initiative (link in bio) The FOrCE, an initiative of @projectmexicosio, @helleniccollegeholycross and @leadership100fund , offers a comprehensive understanding of the many opportunities available in pursuing vocations in the Church and higher education through the esteemed HCHC graduates, seminarians, and priests. #theFOrCE #grant #buildinghope365 #leadership100 #helleniccollegeholycross #webinar #speakerseries #liveorthodoxy #orthodox #orthodoxchristianity #orthodoxchristian #orthodoxservice #projectmexico #orthodoxy
This week @projectmexicosio had 18 students from @helleniccollegeholycross with Fr. Luke A Veronis and Dr. Bruce Beck building a home for Spring Break. Also leaders from @orthodoxchristianmissioncenter Fr. Rob Spaliatsos, Fr. Stephanos Ritsi and Nathan Hoppe came to Project Mexico & St. Innocent Orphanage. They built a home for a family that lost everything in a fire. May God fuel them all to continue to share the hope of the Gospel with the world. Repost from @frandruchow #projectmexico #stinnocentorphanage #buildinghope365 #helleniccollegeholycross #hchc #orthodoxchristianmissioncenter #ocmc
Presvytera Sarah joyfully serves the community of Annunciation in Lancaster, Pennsylvania with her husband, Father Savvas, and two children. Sarah was educated as an elementary school teacher and served in public schools for five years. Her summers were spent either in Orthodox summer camps or mission trips to South Korea, Kenya, and Mexico. When she finally answered the Call she dropped her teaching profession to become a student again, this time at Holy Cross. From 2018-2021 Sarah earned her Masters of Divinity and married her beloved classmate. Pres. Sarah is honored to use her teaching skills to preach sermons, lead mom groups, and teach Greek School. Together Presvytera and Father remain united in their love of iced coffee, their husky (Dunkin’), and their mission-minded parish of believers! She will be speaking on the topic: Through the Laying on of Hands. Join us ✨Thursday, April 11, 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time✨ Webinars are free and open to the public. Please RSVP to attend 👉🏾 projectmexico.org/force-initiative (link in bio) The FOrCE, an initiative of @projectmexicosio, @helleniccollegeholycross and @leadership100fund, offers a comprehensive understanding of the many opportunities available in pursuing vocations in the Church and higher education through the esteemed HCHC graduates, seminarians, and priests. #theFOrCE #grant #buildinghope365 #leadership100 #helleniccollegeholycross #webinar #speakerseries #liveorthodoxy #orthodox #orthodoxchristianity #orthodoxchristian #orthodoxservice #projectmexico #orthodoxyworldwide
Ivy Gabriella Tesfay will be our third guest and speaking on the topic: The Journey to Thanksgiving. Ivy has a love for serving and loving the Lord, which drove her to serve as an intern at Project Mexico for two summers! From there, she obtained a Bachelors in Psychology from Hellenic College in ‘22 while also receiving a Certificate in Youth and Young Adult Ministry. She just completed her Masters in Theological Studies at Holy Cross and is now working as the Assistant Ministry Coordinator at Orthodox Christian Fellowship! Join us ✨Thursday, April 4, 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time✨ Webinars are free and open to the public. Please RSVP to attend 👉🏾 projectmexico.org/force-initiative (link in bio) The FOrCE, an initiative of @projectmexicosio, @helleniccollegeholycross and @leadership100fund, offers a comprehensive understanding of the many opportunities available in pursuing vocations in the Church and higher education through the esteemed HCHC graduates, seminarians, and priests. #theFOrCE #grant #buildinghope365 #leadership100 #helleniccollegeholycross #webinar #speakerseries #liveorthodoxy #orthodox #orthodoxchristianity #orthodoxchristian #orthodoxservice #projectmexico #orthodoxy
Our second guest, Lidya Abraham, will be speaking on the topic: Music as Prayer. Lidya grew up singing her whole life starting in her home parish. Her early exposure to music shaped her journey into the faith and current vocational pursuits. Lidya is currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Music Education at Boston University. After graduation she hopes to teach the joy that can be found in music and its importance in praising God. Join us ✨Thursday, March 28, 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time✨ Webinars are free and open to the public. Please RSVP to attend 👉🏾 projectmexico.org/force-initiative (link in bio) The FOrCE, an initiative of @projectmexicosio, @helleniccollegeholycross and @leadership100fund , offers a comprehensive understanding of the many opportunities available in pursuing vocations in the Church and higher education through the esteemed HCHC graduates, seminarians, and priests. #theFOrCE #grant #buildinghope365 #leadership100 #helleniccollegeholycross #webinar #speakerseries #liveorthodoxy #orthodox #orthodoxchristianity #orthodoxchristian #orthodoxservice #projectmexico #orthodoxy
Introducing our first guest @gfahling who will be speaking on the topic: Service as a Way of Life Gabriel Fahling lived at Project Mexico for almost two years, doing everything from building homes to serving as a chauffeur to arranging accommodations for guests. In August of last year, Gabriel moved from Mexico to Hellenic College to do a Semester of Faith, which was a blessed experience. Gabriel is currently a student at Hellenic College, majoring in Psychology and Human Development in hopes of going into Clinical Psychology. Join us ✨Thursday, March 21, 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time✨ Webinars are free and open to the public. Please RSVP to attend 👉🏾 projectmexico.org/force-initiative (link in bio) The FOrCE, an initiative of @projectmexicosio, @helleniccollegeholycross and @leadership100fund , offers a comprehensive understanding of the many opportunities available in pursuing vocations in the Church and higher education through the esteemed HCHC graduates, seminarians, and priests. #theFOrCE #grant #buildinghope365 #leadership100 #helleniccollegeholycross #webinar #speakerseries #liveorthodoxy #orthodox #orthodoxchristianity #orthodoxchristian #orthodoxservice #projectmexico #orthodoxy
✨✨Join us for The FOrCE webinar series with special guest speakers: Gabriel Fahling ~ March 21 Lidya Abraham ~ March 28 Ivy Gabriella Tesfay ~ April 4 Presvytera Sarah ~ April 11 Fr. George Parsenios ~ April 18 Dr. Ann Mitsakos Bezzerides ~ April 25 Fr. Demetrios Swanson ~ May 9 Webinars are free and open to the public! Please RSVP to attend 👉🏾 projectmexico.org/force-initiative (link in bio) The FOrCE, an initiative of @projectmexicosio, @helleniccollegeholycross and @leadership100fund, offers a comprehensive understanding of the many opportunities available in pursuing vocations in the Church and higher education through the esteemed HCHC graduates, seminarians, and priests. #theFOrCE #grant #buildinghope365 #leadership100 #helleniccollegeholycross #webinar #speakerseries #liveorthodoxy #orthodox #orthodoxchristianity #orthodoxchristian #orthodoxservice #projectmexico #orthodoxy
The FOrCE, an initiative of @projectmexicosio, @helleniccollegeholycross and @leadership100fund , offers a comprehensive understanding of the many opportunities available in pursuing vocations in the Church and higher education through the esteemed HCHC graduates, seminarians, and priests. This webinar series is free and open to the public. Save the dates and join us in the upcoming series! Meet this year’s speakers 👉🏾 projectmexico.org/force-initiative (link in bio) Through our extensive experience, we have identified an aspect of post-service need that yet remains unfulfilled: to provide young Christians the means to continue their spiritual growth and deepen their faith and knowledge of the Church through education in support of a lifetime of service to the Church. #theFOrCE #grant #buildinghope365 #leadership100 #helleniccollegeholycross #webinar #speakerseries #liveorthodoxy #orthodox #orthodoxchristianity #orthodoxchristian #orthodoxservice #projectmexico #orthodoxy
Thank you to Melinda for donating this 2001 Dodge Ram! 🛻🚗 We also thank Father Phil (pictured here), who drove it all the way here. ❤️ Did you know you can donate a car through our Vehicle Donation Program? Selling your unused car is good but donating it to Project Mexico and St Innocent Orphanage is great! It could mean hundreds or sometimes thousands of dollars in support of building homes for families and providing continued support for the children in our care. Our vehicle donation program provides free pick-up and supports you through the entire donation process. To learn more or to get started visit 👉🏾 https://www.projectmexico.org/vehicle-donation (link in bio) #vehicledonationprogram #projectmexico #stinnocentorphanage #buildinghope365
We are blessed to welcome 4 kiddos this week, 3 little ones at Casa Cuna and one new boy St. Innocent Orphanage! Please pray with us as they transition into their new home. 🙏🏾❤️ #stinnocentorphanage #buildinghope365
NEW Stories of Hope podcast! 🎙️Join host Julia Kasten @juliakasten_ and guest Zannos Grekos as they discuss Zanno’s life before the ranch. As well as reflecting on religion in a college setting and how it translates to people’s everyday lives. Zannos is a counselor at the Orphanage and is deeply involved in helping develop functional life skills for the boys at the ranch. 🎧 Check it out at projectmexico.org/podcast, link in bio 🔗 or wherever you get your podcasts! #buildinghope365 #projectmexico #podcast #storiesofhope #hope
We can’t wait to see you!✨Last call for volunteers to keep your reserved spot by fully registering as a participant on Managed Mission! After ✨January 30th✨we release spots that are not fully registered. Please get registered on Managed Mission today! Unfulfilled spots are not guaranteed after January 30 and will open up to any new signups. Register here: ProjectMexico.org/Homebuilding #buildinghope365 #summerplans #homebuilding #projectmexico #orthodoxy #liveorthodoxy #livelove #orthodoxchristian #service #volunteerwork #volunteertravel #orthodoxchristianity
Recent days have brought heavy rain to Baja California. 💦 Our boys and staff helped share clothes and jackets with some of the people affected by the rain. We pray for God’s mercy and for everyone to stay safe in this very wet weather! 🙏🏾 #stinnocentorphanage #buildinghope365
Groups are filling up FAST!✨Volunteers with a reserved spot have just 10 days to fully register as a participant on Managed Mission! After ✨January 30th✨we release spots that are not fully registered. Please get fully registered on Managed Mission today! Unfulfilled spots are not guaranteed after January 30 and will open up to any on our waitlist. Register now: ProjectMexico.org/Homebuilding #buildinghope365 #summerplans #homebuilding #projectmexico #orthodoxy #liveorthodoxy #livelove #orthodoxchristian #service #volunteerwork #volunteertravel #orthodoxchristianity
We welcomed our newest family member this week at St. Innocent Orphanage! Please pray as he transitions into his new home. 🙏🏾❤️ #stinnocentorphanage #buildinghope365
Groups are filling up FAST! Week 4 and 5 are presently completely full. ✨Group Leaders: if you have reserved spots in your group with participants who have not fully registered, you have until ✨January 30th✨ to fully register ALL participants on Managed Mission. ➡️ After 1/30 we’ll release spots that are not fully registered. Please get volunteers fully registered on Managed Mission today! Unfulfilled spots are not guaranteed after January 30 and will open up to any on our waitlist. Register now: ProjectMexico.org/Homebuilding #buildinghope365 #summerplans #homebuilding #projectmexico #orthodoxy #liveorthodoxy #livelove #orthodoxchristian #service #volunteerwork #volunteertravel #orthodoxchristianity
The numbers are in! With grateful hearts we can joyously confirm that you have met and EXCEEDED our fundraising goal by more than $50,000! You have blown us away by your generosity and faithfulness to Christ’s call to feed and clothe those in need. We thank God that your gifts will provide continuous care for the children of St. Innocent Orphanage and ensure more homes can be built for families living in poverty in Mexico. ❤️❤️❤️ #grateful #gratefultgankfulblessed #thankyou #youdidit #thankful #projectmexico #stinnocentorphanage #buildinghope365
✨Group Leaders✨ Groups are filling up FAST and today, January 8th, is the LAST day to secure claimed spots with volunteer names or fully registered participants. Spots are not guaranteed until participants are registered. Get your list in today to secure your spots! Register now: ProjectMexico.org/Homebuilding #buildinghope365 #summerplans #homebuilding #projectmexico #orthodoxy #liveorthodoxy #livelove #orthodoxchristian #service #volunteerwork #volunteertravel #orthodoxchristianity
“I had a professor who told me that a good life is one where you admire those you surround yourself with and are proud of who you are becoming.” ~ Theodora Veronis Read the full story from our newest Education Coordinator at the Witness to Love link in bio🔗 #buildinghope365
NEW Stories of Hope podcast! 🎙️Join host Julia Kasten @juliakasten_ this week as she talks with Project Mexico Religious Education Coordinator and OCMC missionary, Shannon Todd. Shannon entered the Orthodox church along with her family in 1997. She participated in various spiritual formation and fellowship programs including youth camps, CrossRoad, OCF and young adult gatherings. She also has served as an OCMC Ambassador, Sunday school teacher and choir member for many years. Throughout her life, she was encouraged to draw closer to Christ through these programs while the friends and mentors she met within the Church always helped her stay connected, confirming the Orthodox faith for her. 🎧 Check it out at projectmexico.org/podcast, link in bio 🔗 or wherever you get your podcasts! #buildinghope365 #projectmexico #podcast #storiesofhope #hope #ocmc @orthodoxchristianmissioncenter #crossroad
✨Group Leaders✨ Don’t forget! You have until January 8, 2024 to reserve claimed spots with volunteer names or fully registered participants. Spots are not guaranteed until participants are registered. Get your list in today to secure claimed spots! #buildinghope365 #summerplans #homebuilding #projectmexico #orthodoxy #liveorthodoxy #livelove #orthodoxchristian #service #volunteerwork #volunteertravel #orthodoxchristianity
You still have time to squeeze in your application! 🏠🔨 Summer Internship applications due ✨December 31, 2023 at midnight!✨Apply here 👉🏾 See link 🔗 in bio! #buildinghope365 #projectmexico #summerplans #liveorthodoxy #missions #service #orthodoxchristian #buildhope
Got your Summer Internship app submitted yet? 🏠🔨 Application Deadline ✨December 31, 2023.✨Download the info packet and apply here 👉🏾 See link 🔗 in bio! #buildinghope365 #projectmexico #summerplans #liveorthodoxy #missions #service #orthodoxchristian #buildhope
Glory to God! We have now raised $220,000 and are just $30,000 shy of our goal of $250,000. We are moved by your kindness and generous giving for the children of St. Innocent Orphanage and homes for families living in poverty this Christmas. ❤️❤️❤️ The year is not over yet! From now through December 31, 2023 all donations up to $250,000 will be doubled. If you haven’t already done so, will you help us complete our goal? Give now at the link 🔗 in our bio #buildinghope365
NEW Stories of Hope podcast is out! 🎙️This week we welcome St. Innocent and @helleniccollegeholycross Alumni, Alejandro Zendejas, along with our new Stories of Hope host, Julia Kasten @juliakasten_ ! Join us as we discuss how Alejandro grew up at St. Innocent and his relationship with the Orthodox faith to this ministry and his plans to give back! 🎧Check it out at www.projectmexico.org/podcast, link 🔗 in bio or wherever you get your podcasts! #buildinghope365 #projectmexico #podcast #storiesofhope #hope
Thank you to everyone who has already given! 💚🤍❤️This year we are trying to fill the “jalapeño” and raise $250,000 by the end of the year. We are now almost two-thirds of the way there at $160,000! If you are in a position to give please do so and all donations up to $250,000 from now until December 31, 2023 will be doubled! Will you help us complete our goal? ➡️ Give today at the donate link 🔗 in bio and thank you for supporting the boys of St. Innocent Orphanage and homes for families living in poverty. #buildinghope365
ONE DAY LEFT! ☝️to claim that EARLY BIRD discount of $100 - available for volunteers who register and pay their non-refundable security deposit on or before DECEMBER 15, 2023. 👉🏾 See 🔗 link in bio. 🏠🔨 ✨Group Leaders will have until January 8, 2024, to reserve claimed spots with volunteer names or fully registered participants. #buildinghope365 #summerplans #homebuilding #projectmexico #orthodoxy #liveorthodoxy #livelove #orthodoxchristian #service #volunteerwork #volunteertravel #orthodoxchristianity
“Our community currently numbers about 40 members, not including the 22 Orthodox orphan boys. With this seed of a community it is now the most beautiful and perfect time to continue the work of the great missionary St. Innocent of Alaska outside of the orphanage walls, focusing attention on the local community by building a new temple in their midst.” - Fr. Demetrios Swanson Read the full update on the new local church at the link 🔗 in bio called “Growing the Orthodox Church in Baja Mexico” #buildinghope365
THREE weeks to get your app in! Become a summer intern and you won’t regret the friendships you forge while #buildinghope in service to others! 🏠🔨 Applications are due ✨December 31, 2023.✨Download the info packet and apply here 👉🏾 See link 🔗 in bio! #buildinghope365 #projectmexico #summerplans #liveorthodoxy #missions #service #orthodoxchristian
“One of our shining stars of St. Innocent Orphanage staff, Noelle Robaidek, is moving on. Noelle has been serving the ranch for over 15 years. For more than a decade Noelle has taught through example how faith should be lived. Noelle had the courage at the age of 15 to listen to the call, to take the risk and leave her home in Wisconsin to begin her journey in a 3rd world country to help the poor and needy…” - Presbytera Merilynn Andruchow Read the full story at the link 🔗 in bio. #buildinghope365
"With your help, we’ve been able to bring many of our dreams and projects to fruition—I’d like to tell you about two of those projects right now..." 👉🏾 Read the update from the Project Mexico & St. Innocent Orphanage Chairman, Dennis J. Awad, at the link 🔗 in bio. #buildinghope365
TWO WEEKS LEFT!✌️to claim that EARLY BIRD discount of $100 - available for volunteers who register and pay their non-refundable security deposit on or before DECEMBER 15, 2023. 👉🏾 See link 🔗 in bio! 🏠🔨 ✨Group Leaders will have until January 8, 2024, to reserve claimed spots with volunteer names or fully registered participants. #buildinghope365 #summerplans #homebuilding #projectmexico #orthodoxy #liveorthodoxy #livelove #orthodoxchristian #service #volunteerwork #volunteertravel #orthodoxchristianity
“Through the pandemic and in the midst of caravans of migrants, surrounded by poverty and suffering, hundreds of Jesus’ followers have come physically face to face with the people who need help. The power of God flourishes when we show up, are present and make a difference.“ - Fr. Nicholas Andruchow Read the full article at 🔗 link in bio: Powerful Presence #buildinghope365
NEW Stories of Hope podcast is out! 🎙️This week we welcome 2024's incoming Work Trip Coordinator, Boone Jenkins, along with our new Stories of Hope host, Julia Kasten @juliakasten_ ! Join us as we discuss how Boone came to this ministry and his plans for next summer's homebuilding season! 🎧Check it out at www.projectmexico.org/podcast or wherever you get your podcasts! #buildinghope365 #projectmexico #podcast #storiesofhope #hope
You don’t want to miss this phenomenal summer program. Join our fantastic intern team and #buildhope with us! 🏠🔨 Don’t forget - applications are due December 31, 2023. Download the info packet and apply here 👉🏾 See link 🔗 in bio! #buildinghope365 #projectmexico #summerplans #liveorthodoxy #missions #service #orthodoxchristian
If you are wondering, “Are the babies at Casa Cuna adoptable?” 🤔 We want you to know we are happy to provide information to families interested in starting the adoption process in Mexico. 🇲🇽 ❤️ We are not an adoption agency and we cannot guarantee that the adoption process through Desarollo Integral de la Familia (DIF) will end with a family receiving a specific child or even a baby from our nursery at Casa Cuna. Each child has a unique situation, legal process and timeline. Some of the children we receive will be adoptable, but the process is handled through DIF Federal Authority (in Mexico). For more info email: [email protected] or see Casa Cuna link 🔗 in bio. #stinnocentorphanage #casacuna #buildinghope365
ONE month left ☝️to claim that EARLY BIRD discount of $100 - available for volunteers who register and pay their non-refundable security deposit on or before DECEMBER 15, 2023. 👉🏾 https://buff.ly/3v7IXAd 🏠🔨 ✨Group Leaders will have until January 8, 2024, to reserve claimed spots with volunteer names or fully registered participants. #buildinghope365 #summerplans #homebuilding #projectmexico #orthodoxy #liveorthodoxy #livelove #orthodoxchristian #service #volunteerwork #volunteertravel #orthodoxchristianity
Build meaningful relationships while you are #buildinghope for families in Mexico during our Summer Internship Program. We need you!!! 🏠🔨 Applications are due December 31, 2023. Download the info packet and apply here 👉🏾 see link 🔗 in bio! #buildinghope365 #projectmexico #summerplans #liveorthodoxy #missions #service #orthodoxchristian
“While helping the boys at St. Innocent Orphanage navigate the obstacles created by poor care in their early years, I have been overwhelmed with the desire to prevent other children from living the same traumas. Now, after years of planning and with support from our Board of Directors and generous donations from the Phillip Giannakis Foundation, we have started building our nursery and created a temporary facility to care for a few infants and toddlers while the building is finished. In our nursery, children will receive so much more than the basic necessities. We will provide them with a loving and attentive home and opportunities for the healthy attachment and physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual development they would otherwise be denied.” - Noelle Robaidek If you’re wondering how the infant orphanage all got started read more at 👉🏾 www.projectmexico.org/casa-cuna-infant-orphanage or see Casa Cuna Infant Info link 🔗 in bio #stinnocentorphanage #buildinghope365
Looking for an incredible summer internship? 👀Join our fantastic team and #buildhope with us! We can’t wait for this summer!!! 🏠🔨 Applications are due December 31, 2023. Download the info packet and apply here 👉🏾 See link 🔗 in bio! #buildinghope365 #projectmexico #summerplans #liveorthodoxy #missions #service #orthodoxchristian
Don’t forget, EARLY BIRD discount of $100 will be available for volunteers who register and pay their non-refundable security deposit on or before DECEMBER 15, 2023. 👉🏾 See link 🔗 in bio! 🏠🔨 ✨Group Leaders will have until January 8, 2024, to reserve claimed spots with volunteer names or fully registered participants. #buildinghope365 #summerplans #homebuilding #projectmexico #orthodoxy #liveorthodoxy #livelove #orthodoxchristian #service #volunteerwork #volunteertravel #orthodoxchristianity
During the last several months of every year a few donors challenge the country to donate by committing to give and to have their gifts matched. This year the Year End Matching Grant program is $200,000. Therefore we need to raise an additional $200,000 before December 31st 2023. Your gift will be doubled, and it will allow us to care for 29 abandoned children and build homes for families who are trapped in poverty. ➡️ Give today at projectmexico.org/donate and thank you for supporting Project Mexico and St. Innocent Orphanage! 💚🤍❤️☦️ #projectmexico #stinnocentorphanage #buildinghope365
Help us provide a joyous Nativity celebration! We have several group gifts and food items on our Holiday Needs List yet to be sponsored. Consider sponsoring a Festivities Plate or join with a group to sponsor a gift. 🎁 Please contact: [email protected] or visit 👉🏾 link 🔗 in bio ✨PLEASE NOTE ✨we ask Santa's Helpers to please SHIP gift items by ⭐️Dec 1st⭐️ to allow us time to wrap the gifts and transport across the border. 🙏🏽Many thanks for your joy-filled giving ❤️ #stinnocentorphanage #christmas #santashelpers #buildinghope365 http:[email protected]
The 2024 Summer Internship Application is OPEN! We can’t wait for this summer!!! 🏠🔨 Applications are due December 31, 2023. Download the info packet and apply here 👉🏾 See link 🔗 in bio #buildinghope365 #projectmexico #summerplans #liveorthodoxy #missions #service #orthodoxchristian
Bringing you early Christmas cheer!🎄🎉🎅🏾 Help us provide a joyous Nativity celebration! We have several group gifts and food items on our Holiday Needs List yet to be sponsored. Consider sponsoring a Festivities Plate or join with a group to sponsor a gift. 🎁 Please contact: [email protected] or visit 👉🏾 link 🔗 in bio! ✨PLEASE NOTE ✨we ask Santa's Helpers to please SHIP gift items by ⭐️Dec 1st⭐️ to allow us time to wrap the gifts and transport across the border. 🙏🏽Many thanks for your joy-filled giving ❤️ #stinnocentorphanage #christmas #santashelpers #buildinghope365
Claim your spot for the best week of your life! 👉🏾 See Homebuilding Link in bio. 🏠🔨 ✨EARLY BIRD discount of $100 will be available for volunteers who register and pay their non-refundable security deposit on or before DECEMBER 15, 2023. ✨Group Leaders will have until January 8, 2024, to reserve claimed spots with volunteer names or fully registered participants. #buildinghope365 #summerplans #homebuilding #projectmexico #orthodoxy #liveorthodoxy #livelove #orthodoxchristian #service #volunteerwork #volunteertravel #orthodoxchristianity
It’s here! The 2024 Summer Internship Application is OPEN! It is sure to be an amazing experience. 🏠🔨 Applications are due December 31, 2023. Download the info packet and apply here 👉🏾 see link 🔗 in bio! #buildinghope365 #projectmexico #summerplans #liveorthodoxy #missions #service #orthodoxchristian
We want you to know that we are SO grateful 🙏🏾 for your generous giving and for all our sponsors!! 🎉 If you’d still like to participate in Santa’s Helpers, please consider sending a group gift for the boys or for our Infant Nursery this Christmas! 🎁 You can also help by purchasing something from our Holiday Needs List. 🎄Please contact: [email protected] or visit 👉🏾 link in bio 🔗 ✨PLEASE NOTE ✨we ask Santa's Helpers to please SHIP gift items by ⭐️Dec 1st⭐️ to allow us time to wrap the gifts and transport across the border. 🙏🏽Many thanks for your joy-filled giving ❤️ #stinnocentorphanage #christmas #santashelpers #buildinghope365
Tag someone you know! ☺️ Get on a move and claim your spots for Summer 2024! 👉🏾 See Homebuilding Link in bio. 🏠🔨 ✨EARLY BIRD discount of $100 will be available for volunteers who register and pay their non-refundable security deposit on or before DECEMBER 15, 2023. ✨Group Leaders will have until January 8, 2024, to reserve claimed spots with volunteer names or fully registered participants. #buildinghope365 #summerplans #homebuilding #projectmexico #orthodoxy #liveorthodoxy #livelove #orthodoxchristian #service #volunteerwork #volunteertravel #orthodoxchristianity
Pray for us! ❤️🙏🏾😍 We are blessed to receive FOUR more children today!! Three infants and one who is 8 years old. Our love is quickly expanding and we ask for your prayers to include these new little lives!! Additionally, we have increased needs for a Santa’s Helpers sponsor for the 8-year-old and for our Infant Nursery this Christmas! 🎄 🎁 You can also help by purchasing something from our Holiday Needs List. Please contact: [email protected] or visit 👉🏾 www.projectmexico.org/santas-helpers (see link in bio) Thank you for keeping us in your prayers and for your continued support! ☦️😊❤️ #stinnocentorphanage #casacunasanfelipe #christmas #santashelpers #buildinghope365
Calling all Santa’s Helpers! ☎️ Please consider sending a group gift for the boys or for our Infant Nursery this Christmas! You can also help by purchasing something from our Holiday Needs List. Please contact: [email protected] or visit 👉🏾 Link in bio ✨PLEASE NOTE ✨we ask Santa's Helpers to please SHIP gift items by ⭐️Dec 1st⭐️ to allow us time to wrap the gifts and transport across the border. 🙏🏽Many thanks for your joy-filled giving ❤️ #stinnocentorphanage #christmas #santashelpers #buildinghope365
Got a group? Claim your spots today! 👉🏾 See Homebuilding Link in bio 🏠🔨 ✨EARLY BIRD discount of $100 will be available for volunteers who register and pay their non-refundable security deposit on or before DECEMBER 15, 2023. ✨Group Leaders will have until January 8, 2024, to reserve claimed spots with volunteer names or fully registered participants. #buildinghope365 #summerplans #homebuilding #projectmexico #orthodoxy #liveorthodoxy #livelove #orthodoxchristian #service #volunteerwork #volunteertravel #orthodoxchristianity
Calling all Santa’s Helpers! ☎️ We need 3 more sponsors for our boys this year. Additionally, if you’d like to send a group gift for Christmas or help purchase something from our Holiday Needs List please contact: [email protected] or visit 👉🏾 link in bio ✨PLEASE NOTE ✨we ask Santa's Helpers to please SHIP gift items by ⭐️Dec 1st⭐️ to allow us time to wrap the gifts and transport across the border. 🙏🏽Many thanks for your joy-filled giving ❤️ #stinnocentorphanage #christmas #santashelpers #buildinghope365
Groups are already lining up for 2024 Homebuilding. Claim your spots today! 👉🏾 see Homebuilding link in bio 🏠🔨 ✨EARLY BIRD discount of $100 will be available for volunteers who register and pay their non-refundable security deposit on or before DECEMBER 15, 2023. ✨Group Leaders will have until January 8, 2024, to reserve claimed spots with volunteer names or fully registered participants. #buildinghope365 #summerplans #homebuilding #projectmexico #orthodoxy #liveorthodoxy #livelove #orthodoxchristian #service #volunteerwork #volunteertravel #orthodoxchristianity
Glory to God! We have all but 5 boys sponsored for Santa’s Helpers this year. Thank you to our generous donors! 🎁 If you would like to sponsor one of the 5 remaining boys or send a group gift for Christmas, please contact: [email protected] or visit 👉🏾projectmexico.org/santas-helpers ✨PLEASE NOTE ✨we ask Santa's Helpers to please SHIP gift items by ⭐️Dec 1st⭐️ to allow us time to wrap the gifts and transport across the border. 🙏🏽Many thanks for your joy-filled giving ❤️ #stinnocentorphanage #christmas #santashelpers #buildinghope365
✨Start your Homebuilding trip today! 👉🏾 see Homebuilding link in bio 🏠🔨 ✨EARLY BIRD discount of $100 will be available for volunteers who register and pay their non-refundable security deposit on or before DECEMBER 15, 2023. ✨Group Leaders will have until January 8, 2024, to reserve claimed spots with volunteer names or fully registered participants. #buildinghope365 #summerplans #homebuilding #projectmexico #orthodoxy #liveorthodoxy #livelove #orthodoxchristian #service #volunteerwork #volunteertravel #orthodoxchristianity
2024 Summer Homebuilding Season is open! 🏠🔨🤙🏾 ✨EARLY BIRD discount of $100 will be available for volunteers who register and pay their non-refundable security deposit on or before DECEMBER 15, 2023. ✨Group Leaders will have until January 8, 2024, to reserve claimed spots with volunteer names or fully registered participants. ✨Start your trip today! 👉🏾see Homebuilding link in bio #buildinghope365 #summerplans #homebuilding #projectmexico #orthodoxy #liveorthodoxy #livelove #orthodoxchristian #service #volunteerwork #volunteertravel #orthodoxchristianity