Community Outreach Center of Santiago (CCS)
Lea in Guatemala
Gender: Female
Grade: 12
After classes, Lea likes to unwind by watching Turkish series, and she’s always up for a basketball game with friends. At school in Guatemala she’s taken on more responsibility by doing well with her classmates when they need to work together on assignments. Home has felt a little unsettled while her family temporarily rents during repairs at her grandparents’ house, but sharing meals together still grounds her, and she usually turns to her parents when she needs advice. Lea follows Jesus closely in her daily life and is excited to graduate this year, with hopes to study Criminology at university.
Sponsorship Code: GUCCS-23459
Eyleen in Guatemala
Gender: Female
Grade: 11
Eyleen likes to clear her head by going for a run, and she also loves quiet time at home with her mom or celebrating special occasions with family. This year her family had to rent a house farther from town, and finding transportation to school on the other side of the lake has made daily life and studying harder. However, she is proudly working toward her goal to graduate this year so she can continue on to a university.
Sponsorship Code: GUCCS-25174
Carlos in Guatemala
Gender: Male
Grade: 10
Carlos can spend a long time focused on a chess board or sketching a careful drawing, and he’ll stick with it until he gets it right. This year his family has been moving after selling their land to buy a larger place, and even with all that change he still shows up ready to work and help others when they need a hand. His main goal right now is to pass the school year so he can keep moving toward a university degree, and he often talks things through with his siblings. Faith is part of daily life for his family, and they pray together and go to church, so please keep Carlos’ health and his family in your prayers.
Sponsorship Code: GUCCS-25661
Belen in Guatemala
Gender: Female
Grade: 10
Dorcas likes to stay active, whether she’s running outside or hanging with friends, and she’s happiest when her family is celebrating a special occasion together. This year she started high school with new teachers, new classmates, and a new way of learning, and she’s been working hard to keep up with her lessons even when accounting feels stressful. When she’s overwhelmed, Dorcas talks things through with her family or friends, and she often goes to her parents for advice. She’s especially close to her mother. Dorcas follows Jesus in her daily life and is focused on passing her first year of high school so she can keep studying, go to university, and become a lawyer.
Sponsorship Code: GUCCS-25662
Lesly in Guatemala
Gender: Female
Grade: 10
Lesly loves spending time drawing and painting, and this year you can really see her creativity shine! Even after breaking her foot and getting used to a recent move, she’s stayed steady by talking things through with family and friends and asking a teacher or mentor for advice when she needs it. At home, she likes helping her mother, and she also serves at church, where she tries to follow Jesus closely in her everyday life. Lesly is excited to graduate, go to university, and become a teacher!
Sponsorship Code: GUCCS-25663
Astrid in Guatemala
Gender: Female
Grade: 10
Astrid unwinds by listening to music and going for a run, and she’s the kind of young woman who connects easily with people, often turning to a teacher or mentor when she needs advice. This year has brought big changes at home as she adjusts to life in a blended family and living with her stepfather, and she can feel overwhelmed at times. Even so, she keeps showing up to school and pushing through this adjustment with quiet courage, focusing on her goal of passing her grade. Astrid says she’s trying to follow Jesus in daily life. She is working toward continuing her studies at university and eventually earning needed certifications for her field.
Sponsorship Code: GUCCS-25841
Elena in Guatemala
Gender: Female
Grade: 9
Elena can often be found with a pencil or paintbrush in hand, turning her ideas into drawings and paintings she’s proud to share. At school, she’s been keeping up with her lessons and she talks about becoming an English teacher when she grows up. At the center, she takes care of her tasks without needing reminders, even though changes at home have affected her physically and emotionally. She would be grateful for prayers for her family!
Sponsorship Code: GUCCS-25842
Uzias in Guatemala
Gender: Male
Grade: 9
Uzias spends his free time shooting hoops or listening to music, and lately he’s been loving to read books. Even after changing houses twice this year to find a place with easier transportation to school, he’s kept showing up, staying responsible, and caring gently for the people around him. On weekends, he works to help his mother, and he especially enjoys celebrating special occasions with his family. Uzias says Jesus has helped him feel brave in hard times, and he dreams of becoming an astronaut one day!
Sponsorship Code: GUCCS-25843
Oseas in Guatemala
Gender: Male
Grade: 8
Oseas feels most at home playing soccer or hanging out with friends, and he’s been reading a lot of books at school. At the Community Center and at home, he’s the kind of kid you can count on to follow through and work well with others when there’s something to do. With a few recent changes in his family’s routine, he’s been adjusting step by step, and he loves the simple rhythm of sharing meals together. He’s thankful to God for his family and says Jesus has helped him be kind to others. His hope is for a stable job for his family and he hopes he can one day become a professional who helps them.
Sponsorship Code: GUCCS-26254
Tito in Guatemala
Gender: Male
Grade: 8
On weekends, Tito goes to work with his uncle so he can have the freedom to buy his own things. He keeps a close eye on his mom and his two younger siblings, and at school he often steps in to help classmates when they’re stuck. Tito’s proud that he learned how to write an essay this year. He hopes his family can find steady work, and he says Jesus has helped him as he takes care of his family.
Sponsorship Code: GUCCS-26255
Juana in Guatemala
Gender: Female
Grade: 8
Juana has been proud of herself for reading so many books this year, and she loves simple things like playing and celebrating special occasions with her family. When things are hard, she tries to be someone others can count on, and she shows honesty and solidarity with the people around her. Lately she’s been dealing with some hard things, and her family’s economic struggles and health problems have affected how she’s doing and made some school subjects tougher, so she needs a little extra help. Juana says Jesus has helped her feel brave in hard times, and she thanks God most for her family.
Sponsorship Code: GUCCS-26256
Josefina in Guatemala
Gender: Female
Grade: 8
Josefina is usually the first to grab a basketball and pull her friends into the game, and she’s just as happy putting on music when it’s time to settle in. This year she’s been taking on more responsibility by helping her mom deliver snacks to her siblings at school when her mom has other duties. She’s keeping up with her lessons and is reading books, and she dreams of becoming a lawyer someday. With changes happening at home, Josefina keeps showing kindness to others, the way she says Jesus has helped her, and she’s thankful to God for her family.
Sponsorship Code: GUCCS-26257
Salvador in Guatemala
Gender: Male
Grade: 6
Salvador is usually happiest with a book in his hands! When he’s not reading, he likes playing soccer, and at home he is excited that his family now has their own place! He prays with his family and goes to church, and he says Jesus has helped him feel brave in hard times. He has a dream of becoming a lawyer someday and hopes for a stable job for his family.
Sponsorship Code: GUCCS-26258
Ingrid in Guatemala
Gender: Female
Grade: 4
Ingrid is happiest with a pencil or paintbrush in hand, and she’s also started reading books on her own this year. At school, she’s keeping up with her lessons, and teachers have noticed how she sticks with her responsibilities and works things out when assignments get tricky. At home, a sudden change in the family has made her cling closely to her mom, who has started a new relationship, and Ingrid is learning to manage the big emotions that come with it. She says Jesus helps her feel brave in hard times and thanks God for her family.
Sponsorship Code: GUCCS-26259
Leonardo in Guatemala
Gender: Male
Grade: 3
Leonardo likes folding origami carefully and then heading outside to play soccer with other kids. He’s curious and resourceful, and even though he can be a little reserved at first, he’s learning to connect at school by making new friends and joining in. Leonardo is keeping up with his lessons, and he says he wants to be an engineer when he grows up. He thanks God for his family as he trusts Jesus to help him take care of them.
Sponsorship Code: GUCCS-26260
Jared in Guatemala
Gender: Male
Grade: 3
Jared likes to slow down and paint, especially on days when he can’t play games that involve running because getting overheated can make him sick. He’s been really dedicated to his studies this year, is keeping up with his lessons, and recently made a new friend at school. At home, he was excited when his family made improvements to their small house so he and his sister could have a little space of their own, and he loves celebrating special occasions together. Jared hopes for good health for his family and says he wants to be a doctor someday!
Sponsorship Code: GUCCS-26261
Amsi in Guatemala
Gender: Female
Grade: 1
Amsi is the kind of girl who’ll paint carefully and then head outside to play basketball with her friends. She likes keeping her work organized and doing things well, so she can get frustrated when something doesn’t turn out the way she wanted. But, she is learning to adjust and give herself grace! This year she changed schools and is slowly getting used to the new routines. She’s been proud to make a new friend at school, and she says Jesus has helped her feel brave during hard times. She enjoys celebrating special occasions with her family and is excited about what the future holds!
Sponsorship Code: GUCCS-26649
Esdras in Guatemala
Gender: Male
Grade: 1
Esdras will happily tell you about the books he’s been reading lately, and he makes sure to finish his homework even after a day of playing or painting. At school he’s keeping up with his lessons, and he recently made a new friend by joining a game with someone he didn’t know before. He missed some school days when he was sick, but he’s determined to catch up and keep going. Esdras says he wants to become a lawyer someday, and he thanks God for his family and for helping him be kind to others.
Sponsorship Code: GUCCS-26650
Nancy in Guatemala
Gender: Female
Grade: 1
Nancy lights up when she’s playing games with her classmates, and when she has crayons or paint in hand, she loves turning her ideas into pictures. This year she’s been getting used to a new school with new teachers and friends, and she’s been proud to keep up with her lessons even though she has to wake up early for the long trip to school. At home, meals together matter to her, and she often makes sure others are included. Nancy wants to graduate and have a professional career someday, and she thanks God for her family and their support!
Sponsorship Code: GUCCS-26651
Isabel in Guatemala
Gender: Female
Grade: 2
Isabel will teach you her latest dance moves and then ask if you want to shoot hoops with her. This year she’s been learning a new school routine, and she’s been working hard to make friends with her classmates and teacher while keeping up with her lessons. She’s the kind of kid who wants her work to be just right, so she can get frustrated when something doesn’t go well, but she keeps trying, and she says Jesus has helped her do better in school. Isabel dreams of becoming a lawyer one day!
Sponsorship Code: GUCCS-26652
Rocío in Guatemala
Gender: Female
Grade: 3
Rocío can often be found painting or playing, and she talks about wanting to be a chef someday. At school, she’s been raising her hand and jumping into lessons, even as she gets used to a new school after a move. She’s already started connecting with classmates, like the day she made a new friend just by joining in to play. At home, shared meals with her family are a favorite, and she thanks God for them while asking for good health for everyone.
Sponsorship Code: GUCCS-26653
Dulce in Guatemala
Gender: Female
Grade: 3
Dulce lights up when she has paints in front of her, and she’s always ready to pull a friend into whatever she’s creating. Even with frequent illnesses this year and changes in housing, she’s stayed really responsible about getting her homework done and is keeping up in class. She’s especially proud that she can read books on her own now, and she talks about becoming a lawyer when she grows up. Dulce thanks God for her health and safety.
Sponsorship Code: GUCCS-26654
Pedro in Guatemala
Gender: Male
Grade: 3
Pedro would rather be out playing soccer or painting than sitting still, and his curiosity keeps him asking questions about how things work. After changing schools, he had a hard time finding friends at first, but he kept showing up and even started helping classmates along the way. He still needs a little extra help in some subjects, and he’s learning what it means to work together as he adapts to his new classroom. Pedro says Jesus has helped him feel brave in hard times, and he thanks God most for his family.
Sponsorship Code: GUCCS-26655
Aracely in Guatemala
Gender: Female
Grade: 3
Aracely loves spending her free time painting, and she’s quick to invite a new classmate to play when she gets the chance. This year she’s been adjusting to a new school system, but she's been doing great! At home, she enjoys simple moments like sharing meals together, and she often talks about wanting her family to have good health. Aracely says Jesus helps her feel brave in hard times, and is grateful for the opportunities she has!
Sponsorship Code: GUCCS-26656
Concepción in Guatemala
Gender: Female
Grade: 4
Concepción loves to paint, and she’s the kind of girl who wants her work done well, so she’ll stick with it until the details feel just right. At school she’s been showing up faithfully for tutoring, and she’s already jumped into a new class game and made friends quickly, which shows how easily she works with others. Concepción dreams of becoming a doctor one day! She thanks God often and hopes her family stays in good health.
Sponsorship Code: GUCCS-26657
Sheyla in Guatemala
Gender: Female
Grade: 6
Sheyla loves to sing and draw, and she’s quick to join in when there’s music or a special celebration with family and friends. This year she had to change schools, but she’s already settling in by getting to know her new classmates and even making a new friend. When a subject feels hard, Sheyla keeps showing up and working at it, and she says Jesus has been helping her do better in class. She hopes her family will stay healthy, and she dreams of becoming a lawyer when she grows up.
Sponsorship Code: GUCCS-26658
Sofanía in Guatemala
Gender: Female
Grade: 6
Sofanía loves curling up with a good book, and at school she recently struck up a conversation with someone new and ended up making a new friend. She’s the kind of girl who works well with others. This year has been an adjustment after losing her job and feeling tired from staying home more. However, she keeps showing up ready to learn! Sofanía dreams of becoming a doctor or a veterinarian so she can help her family financially, and she thanks God for her family and for helping her be kind to others.
Sponsorship Code: GUCCS-26659
Alex in Guatemala
Gender: Male
Grade: 7
Alex is the kind of kid who’ll spend part of his free time drawing and the rest chasing a soccer ball with friends. Even though his school changed this year, he’s been brave through the hard moments and still makes it to the center on time from his rural community, riding a taxi each day to get to school. He’s doing well in his lessons and likes jumping into activities, including meeting new classmates and even making a new friend at school. At home, he enjoys sharing meals with his family, thanks God for them often, and hopes they’ll stay healthy. He has big dreams and hopes to become a scientist someday!
Sponsorship Code: GUCCS-26660