The joy of giving to others truly is medicine for your soul. It genuinely feels good, and offers you both a sense of belonging and purpose. Working in Honduras has enlightened me, helped put things in perspective, and introduced me to incredibly appreciative people living in desperate situations.

You don’t need to travel to Honduras to experience these feelings, and you certainly can offer hope and change a life for a child in need. We have specifically kept Esperanza small so that we are directly involved with every patient, student and community project. Your donation has a powerful impact in the village we have called “home” for the past 20 years.

What’s speaking to your heart? It could be wanting to ensure basic healthcare so that children are not dying from treatable illnesses such as diarrhea, or helping a child receive life saving cardiac care. Perhaps you’d like to offer a child the opportunity to receive an education by providing a school uniform or paying for trade school so they have a lifelong skill.

We are incredibly thankful to all of our supporters over the years who have done just that, and more. Patients have been treated in the Boston area and within Honduras. Students have been enrolled in public schools, private bilingual schools, trade schools and universities. Sponsors have provided improvements to the health center, schools and community center. Others have contributed to drilling a well, building a sports court and playgrounds. One couple financed the first police station for the community of Flores.

You can choose how you want your donation spent, and if you would like to communicate or receive updates on “your” child or project. You may want to consider making a gift in honor of someone this holiday season. I cannot think of a better way to spread your love and impact others. It’s contagious.