Phil and Donna Waldron were missionaries on the island of Cozumel. The Waldrons envisioned a home where orphaned, abandoned, and abused children of Mexico would live in a loving, healthy, Christian environment for the remainder of their childhood. A small group of people worked to make the
Waldron's vision a reality. Gary Gardner was hired to be the first director of the home and he and Nancy relocated to Cozumel.
In April 2002, a rental house was secured and in July 2002, the first children began to arrive.
We are thankful for those who have heard God's call to serve children in Mexico. As we celebrate this year, we invite you to join us on this journey.
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- Home founded; 1st rental house opened in April 2002
- First child arrived in July, with 9 children by year’s end
2003
- Added second rental property and 8 children, total = 17
2004
- First child is baptized
- Child sponsorship program attains 100% coverage
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- Added third rental property and 4 children, total = 21
2006
- Cumulative donations exceeded one million dollars
- Number of active child sponsors exceed 50 families
2007
- Purchased land and broke ground for new campus
- Added two children, with total children served at 23
- Dennis Wilson becomes American Director
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- Second child is baptized
- Added five children, with total children served at 28
- Construction of and relocation to first 3 permanent houses
2009
- Third child is baptized
- Hosted 50th Mission Team
2010
- First two children were launched at ages 18.
- Completed fourth house.
- Added seven children, bringing total served to 35.
2011
- Two additional children launch from orphanage.
- 3 children baptized
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- Seventh child is baptized
- Added 9 new children bringing total served to 44
- Completed resource building, 5th house, and security fence
- City electrical supply completed to property
- Wilson family returns to US
2013
- Two children are baptized.
- First child enters university while living at orphanage
- Construct Transition House (in progress)
- Brian Coffin hired as American Director
2014
- Four children are baptized
- Added 4 new children bringing total served to 48
- Began launch of second location in Cuernavaca
- Two children launched.
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2015
- Twelve children are baptized
- Completed Transition House and moved 3 young adults in
- Completed central laundry and playground lighting
- City sewer and water service completed on property
- Two children launched from orphanage
- Gary Gardner steps down as President; James Maclaskey appointed to position
- Put temporary hold on Cuernavaca launch
2016
- Three children are baptized
- Hired full time counselor/psychologist, administrative assistant, laundry supervisor, transition supervisor and construction manager
- Moved 2 young adults into Transition Program
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- Hired sub-director
- Completed 6th house, resurfaced sports court, renovated existing houses and sidewalks
- Brian Coffin departs Ciudad de Ángeles
- Les Johnson hired as Director of Operations
- Moved 7 young adults into Transition House
- Two children launched
2018
- Two children are baptized
- Moved 4 young adults into Transition House
- Norma becomes first Transition Student to study off-island
- Completed construction on Child Development Center (Investing in Angels project)
- Restructured Admin Staff
- Began Investing in Angels Campaign
- Four children launched
- Updated Strategic Plan
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- Suleima becomes first Ciudad alumnus to earn college degree
- Six children arrive in September bringing total served to 54
- One young adult baptized
- Two young adults enter Transition Program
- Four children departed Ciudad
- Completed construction on Maintenance Shop (Investing in Angels project)
2020
- Suleima becomes first alumnus to work for Ciudad
- Three young adults exit Ciudad
- One young adult enters Transition Program
- Added David & Evelia Barroso to staff to serve as Campus Ministers
- One child arrived in December bringing total served to 55
- Jose Rafael entered Baxter Institute and becomes first Transition Student to study “abroad”
2021
- Seven children are baptized
- Ciudad receives letter of compliance from DIF Nacional
- Two young adults enter Transition Program
- Three young adults exit Ciudad (Luis enlists in navy)
- One child arrives in September bringing total served to 56
- Anahi & Brenda join Norma in Merida to attend university
- Investing in Angels Phase 1 campaign is fully funded ($1.2M)
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