We believe providing better opportunities for our sponsored children is simply not enough. Many of them come from dysfunctional families, and as a result, the danger of falling into drugs, joining gangs, and having young pregnancies increases dramatically as they grow up. By neglecting their families, we will not be able to stop the cycle of abuse and suffering many of these children face on a regular basis. Therefore, we are committed to fostering a healthy family environment for our sponsored children by loving and mentoring their families, thus, creating a platform for them to hear the Gospel and have the opportunity to be transformed by its saving power. We strive to develop a close relationship with each family so we can have a positive influence in the way they treat and educate their children. Our program is also designed to truly improve the conditions of the children we serve. Because we operate in places where poverty is extreme, the aid we provide, in most cases, includes a daily nutritious meal and a daily snack, as well as daily access to the other benefits of our program. We use combined funding to achieve this goal by pooling funds from child sponsors and other donors. We partner with local churches in low-income communities to help them implement our Christ-centered holistic program which breaks the cycle of poverty and brings hope and a better future for the children and their families.