Wow, wow, and WOW!

Big Love from the Children

It is with tremendous gratitude that we celebrated Laura Sanchez’s first anniversary as the founder of Casa Hogar last Saturday afternoon.

The fiesta exceeded our wildest expectations. The gifts of our community are many, and most of them were shown off Saturday afternoon. The casa courtyard looked fantastic with a load of gravel spread out over the dirt, a fresh coat of paint on the walls, and color – lots of color.

The stunning and vibrant handmade decorations on display let everyone know that something special was happening at this humble abode.

 

We expected to serve about 100 people over the course of three hours. Instead, the children welcomed about 150 happy attendees, most arriving in the first hour. Many guests claimed that this was their best Mexican meal EVER!

There was plenty of handmade, traditional Mexican fare available, and it was served up with smiles. The dessert table was also packed. There were so many sweets that some of the children were seen sneaking a treat or two to neighborhood friends on the other side of the courtyard wall.

Partygoers actively bid on the donated silent auction items, and many people engaged the children in banter as their language and pantomime skills permitted.

This was the first of (hopefully) many years where these children have a safe, loving and nurturing place to call home. With your continued support, we predict these children will thrive beyond their wildest dreams!

The list of those who helped make this event possible is long. Our appreciation is great, and we want you to know that a huge difference is being made.

Thank you.
From the children...