Big Papi's Kids
Big Papi’s Kids is dedicated to supporting children and families in Colombia, South America, by offering valuable educational opportunities and essential resources.
Jesus replied, “They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat.”
“We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered.
“Bring them here to me,” he said.
And he directed the people to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people.
They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.
The number of those who ate was about five thousand men, besides women and children.
Matthew 14: 16-21
As we welcome another year, let us express our gratitude to the Lord for the abundant blessings we have received. May we also commit to using our resources to celebrate life and to help and serve others. Gradually, we are making progress in supporting children and families who are less fortunate than us in the community of Monteria, Colombia.
upcoming Travels
Monteria 2025
I will be in Monteria, Colombia, proudly representing Big Papi's Kids
from July 19 (which happens to be my birthday! lol) until August 5.
During this time, I will be meeting with families that we support by funding educational opportunities for both children and their parents. I will also visit the Pestalozzi Christian School, our valued partner in this mission.
Additionally, I plan to tour the various schools attended by the children we help, along with the vocational training centers where their parents learn skills.
I aim to empower families through education, fostering their journey toward economic self-sufficiency, enhancing their self-esteem, and enabling them to become God’s messengers to some of the most impoverished communities around the globe.
Monteria, Columbia
November 2024
I had numerous reasons to be thankful over the Thanksgiving holiday.
I was grateful to see smiling faces of all ages. They were smiling because they had food to eat, a place to live, medicine, the opportunity to get an education, and a chance to become self-sufficient!
Paola and her family through help from us has established her own dress shop in her home. She is doing well with only minimum assistance from us.
The Ruiz family continues their education: Stefanie, the mother, attends English classes at the local university, Nikole is an honor student at her middle school, and young Celeste is thriving at Pestalozzi Christian School with whom we collaborate.
Judith has received a computer from us to begin working at home. Her two sons Miller, who attends elementary school, and Milan, who is homebound due to his hytroencepalis, are both doing well.
Karla, a young mother who has a congenital heart condition, receives assistance for her illness and tuition for her cosmetology school and tuition for her two children, Jordan and Roseaura.
Lastly, I am thankful for you! Your prayers, good wishes and sharing of your treasure truly shows God's Grace in this sinful world. I hope to continue to be a good steward of your help for those less fortunate than us.
May God Bless all of you, and may God Bless the whole world.
Much Love,
Dan Harms "Big Papi"
CALL TO ACTION!
MAY 22, 2024 Big Papi's Kids will again return to Monteria, Colombia to monitor, assist, and renew relationships with our families.
Some the families we serve are:
Mrs Stephanie Ruiz, who is our representative, continues her tireless work on our behalf. We also support her daughtersNikole and Celeste in their education. Nikole also receives educational and speech support.
Mrs Judith Moreno, with the support of Red Leaf technologies, is receiving technical support to work at home. This is vital due to the fact that her child, Milan, requires 24 hour care. Milan's brother, Miller, continues to be supported by Big Papi's Kids for his education.
Through the help of our donors we will be able to move forward to support students who need technological help (EPC, and Red Leaf), financial help, and continue to strengthen our relationships with these families.
Please keep the children in your prayers.
1. help children
2. make education accessible.
3. establish life-long relationships with the people we serve.
Graduates!
Big Papi is proud to have been a part of the educational journey of these wonderful students!
Miller
Kindergarten graduate
Angel
Kindergarten graduate
Stefanie
University graduate
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