what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $31KSponsored 21 students for secondary education and post-secondary education.
- #2 $22KPaid for or provided medical and dental care, shoes, clothing and food for approximately 400 individuals during 2021.
what they call their work
what they do
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Child Sponsorship for Educational Support 5 activities
- Education Program SponsorshipSponsors 24 students in an education program, connecting them with sponsors to support their studies. This includes supporting individuals through university, such as Luis Mendoza in Customs and America Martinez Esquer in medical school.
- Education sponsorship and support programSponsors 24 students in an education program and connects students with sponsors to support their academic goals, including higher education. The program has supported individuals through degree completion and into professional training, such as medical school.
- Education sponsorship and support programSponsors 24 students through an education ministry that connects students with individual sponsors, supports their academic progress, and helps them pursue higher education, including documented support for students completing degrees in customs and medical school.
- Education sponsorship and support programSponsors 24 students in an education program, connects them with individual sponsors, and supports their academic progress, including higher education—such as helping students graduate with degrees and pursue medical school.
- Operates an education sponsorship program for studentsSponsors 24 students in an education program and connects students with individual sponsors to support their academic goals, including support for students pursuing higher education such as medical school and degrees in customs.
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Men's Ministry Leadership & Discipleship 4 activities
- Leadership Development for MinistrySeeks a mission-minded couple to join the organization and eventually assume long-term leadership of the ministry.
- Leadership development and succession planningSeeks to identify and develop long-term leadership for the ministry by recruiting mission-minded couples to join and eventually assume leadership roles.
- Leadership development and succession planningSeeks to develop long-term leadership by recruiting mission-minded couples to join and eventually assume leadership of the ministry, indicating a capacity-building focus on organizational sustainability.
- Recruits long-term leadership for ministry sustainabilitySeeks a mission-minded couple to join and eventually assume long-term leadership of the ministry, supporting organizational capacity and continuity.
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Nutritional Support for Malnourished Youth 2 activities
- Feeding Center SupportSupports two feeding centers that provide meals to hungry children.
- Support for feeding centersProvides ongoing support to two feeding centers that serve hungry children and community members.
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Youth Service Leadership Clubs 2 activities
- Supports community development through student-led initiativesFacilitates student-led projects within the education ministry, including the establishment of a food pantry and organizing a yard sale to raise funds for families in need.
- Youth-led service and fundraising initiativesEngages students in organizing service projects such as yard sales to raise funds and support others in need, demonstrating youth leadership and community engagement.
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Residential Facility Expansion & Renovation 1 activity
- Community construction and improvement projectsUndertakes additional construction and infrastructure improvements beyond homes, including metal roofing, hand-built doors, better windows, electrical wiring, insulation, sheet rock, weather sealing, metal awnings, and picnic tables, based on community needs.
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Uncategorized 17 activities
- Community construction and improvement projectsUndertakes additional construction and infrastructure improvements in the community beyond homes, including metal roofing, hand-built doors, improved windows, electrical wiring, insulation, sheet rock, weather sealing, awnings, and picnic tables, based on community needs.
- Community construction and improvement projectsUndertakes broader construction and infrastructure improvements beyond homes, including metal roofing, hand-built doors, improved windows, electrical wiring, insulation, weather sealing, metal awnings, and picnic tables, based on community needs and team capacity.
- Construction of homes for families in needBuilds 360 sq. ft. wood frame homes that include a bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, and ramada, with plumbing, electrical, insulation, sheetrock, windows, and a secure entrance. The organization has completed 60 homes in the past ten years, with recent builds conducted in partnership with mission teams over a 4-day period followed by a dedication ceremony.
- Construction of small homes for families in needBuilds 360 sq. ft. wood frame homes with basic amenities including a bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, and ramada, providing plumbing, electrical, insulation, sheetrock, windows, and secure doors. The organization has completed 60 homes in the past ten years, with recent builds conducted in partnership with volunteer mission teams from the U.S.
- Construction of small wood-frame homes for families in needBuilds 360 sq. ft. wood-frame homes with a bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, and ramada, including plumbing, electrical, insulation, sheetrock, windows, and a secure entrance. The organization has completed 60 homes in the past ten years, with recent builds conducted in partnership with mission teams over multi-day periods, culminating in dedication ceremonies.
- Constructs and delivers homes for families in needBuilds 360 sq. ft. wood frame homes with full amenities including plumbing, electrical, insulation, and security features, completing projects over a 4-day period with dedication ceremonies. The organization has built 60 homes in the past ten years, with recent builds completed monthly from January to April 2019 in partnership with volunteer teams.
- Delivers food and essential supplies to familiesDistributes baskets of food and necessities to households in need, including annual Christmas Inn events and ongoing deliveries. The organization has delivered at least 130 baskets based on reported activities, including 30 in one initiative and 100 in another, with additional support for feeding centers and hungry children.
- Food and Supply DistributionDistributes food and necessities to households in need, including filling and delivering 30 baskets to 30 households, delivering 100 baskets of food and supplies to families, and organizing annual Christmas Inn events to deliver food to low-income individuals. The education ministry also established a food pantry.
- Food distribution and feeding programsDelivers food baskets and necessities to families in need, including annual Christmas Inn events and support for feeding centers. The organization has delivered at least 130 food baskets to households, and students in the education program have established a food pantry.
- Food distribution to families and individuals in needDelivers food baskets and necessities to low-income families through recurring programs and annual events such as the Christmas Inn. Activities include filling and delivering 30 to 100 baskets at a time, with students also establishing a food pantry as part of their ministry.
- Food distribution to families and individuals in needDelivers food baskets and essential supplies to households through recurring programs and special events, including annual Christmas Inn events. Recent efforts include delivering 100 baskets to families and providing food to individual households, with students in the education program also establishing a food pantry.
- Home Construction for Families in NeedBuilds 360 sq. ft. wood frame homes, including a bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, and ramada, with plumbing, electrical, insulation, sheetrock, windows, and a secure entrance door. These projects are completed over a 4-day period, followed by a dedication ceremony with the recipient family. The organization has built 60 homes in the past ten years.
- Maintains a mission base facility in San Luis, MexicoOperates and maintains the Dalias House in San Luis, Mexico, purchased in 2017, as a home base for mission teams. The facility includes a large kitchen, bunk rooms, living and community spaces, outdoor showers, a casita, laundry, Wi-Fi, security systems connected to local police, fenced boundaries, and locked gates to support week-long team stays and reduce border crossings.
- Mission Team Accommodation and SupportMaintains the Dalias House in San Luis, Mexico, as a home base for mission teams, providing a facility with a large kitchen, bunk rooms, bathrooms, living areas, and laundry. The facility offers Wi-Fi and a security system, allowing teams to stay for an entire week, reducing border crossings and increasing safety.
- Operation of a community facility in San Luis, MexicoOperates the Dalias House in San Luis, Mexico—purchased in 2017—as a home base with a large kitchen, living and community rooms, bunk rooms, private bedrooms, bathrooms, laundry, outdoor showers, a casita, and secure grounds with Wi-Fi and a security system linked to local police. The facility hosts mission teams for week-long stays, reducing border crossings and enhancing safety.
- Operation of a residential mission base in San Luis, MexicoMaintains and operates the Dalias House in San Luis, Mexico, purchased in 2017, as a long-term base for mission teams. The facility includes lodging, kitchen, bathrooms, laundry, security systems connected to local police, Wi-Fi, and fenced grounds to support week-long stays and reduce border crossings.
- Operation of a residential mission base in San Luis, MexicoMaintains the Dalias House in San Luis, Mexico as a permanent home base for mission teams, providing accommodations with a large kitchen, bunk rooms, private bedrooms, bathrooms, living and community spaces, laundry, outdoor showers, and a casita. The facility supports week-long stays to reduce border crossings and enhance safety, and includes Wi-Fi, security systems connected to local police, fencing, and locked gates.
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who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| Curtis VanEkeren | Executive Dir. | 50 | $61K |
| Kelly VanEkeren | Director | 6 | $6K |
- Debra Brenneman — Director
- Donald Kruse — Director
- Joel Wichman — Director
- Lori Gerking — Director
- Mark Kuck — Secretary
- Stephen Kuck — Director
who they work with
- Benevity Community Impact Fund Network — Registered with the Benevity Community Impact Fund to receive donations through employer giving platforms
- Calvary Temple of Christ of Yuma Partner — Pastor challenged the founder to raise funds to establish a mission in San Luis.
- Canadian Team Partner — Partnered for a double home build in February 2019.
- Church for the City Partner — Former name of Calvary Temple of Christ of Yuma, whose pastor challenged the founder to establish a mission.
- Curt and Kelly Partner — Hosts for mission teams, providing meals and coordination during the week.
- Curt and Kelly Partner — Local ministry leaders currently serving in San Luis, Mexico, with Casa de la Esperanza Homes of Hope.
- Curt and Kelly Van Ekeren Partner — Mentioned by a student as instrumental in their journey with Casa de la Esperanza.
- Faith Baptist Team Partner — Partnered for a home build in February 2019.
- First Reformed Church Team Partner — Partnered for a home build in March 2019.
- Nebraska City, NE Team Partner — Partnered for a home build in January 2019.
- PayPal Giving Fund Network — Registered with the PayPal Giving Fund to receive direct donations through the platform
- San Luis police department Government — Security system with cameras is connected to the San Luis police department.
- Steve and Patti Kuck Funder — Sponsor the studies of America Martinez Esquer and provide encouragement.
- Sundance RV Park Team Partner — Partnered for home builds in January and February 2019.
- Vetter Team Partner — Partnered for a home build in April 2019.