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After much prayer and a GOD-sized idea of changing the model of what we thought would be an orphanage, we have plans to proceed with Casas de Nana, Nana’s Houses! We will build a series of casitas, Guatemalan style small homes, for unwed or single mothers with children, children living together with an older sibling, etc… we will still be able to help, assist, and shelter those children in need. We will establish rules for church attendance, acceptance into the housing complex, expectations, safety, and much more. This complex would function similarly to Pan de Vida except it would be individual, residential homes that are more substantial than the present living conditions for these family groups. Our idea is that this would be an enclosed, gated community for those with no or little income. It will be secure, safe, and clean. There will be supervision and direction in the lives of these families that points to Jesus and His goal of taking the Gospel to the nation and people. We will also work with these families to help them get on their feet and leave “Casas de Nana” therefore opening the homes(s) for the next family in need.
We plan to proceed with this model, our version of an orphanage, as it has been successful in other Latin American countries and in avoiding governmental mandates and takeover that may not align with Christ’s. We have purchased property and are waiting for deeds to finalize. This process is estimated to take through January 2026! Once the deeds are finalized, we can begin the building process! Pray with us for the deed process to HURRY and how you can support this project!
As of October 2026 – This week we received the news that the land registration is complete! We have waited a long time for this to happen! The land will be the site for Casas De Nana. Over the next few weeks, paperwork will be finalized, and we will officially own the property that is immediately next to our existing property in Guatemala! We cannot begin to thank God for all He has done, even in our impatience. But His timing is perfect and we trust that He has every detail set in order! Our first order of business will be to place a wall around the property. We will have two and three bedroom models and the property should hold somewhere between six to eight homes. There will also be an on site laundry facility for the housing community to share. These “casitas”, small homes, will be for single mothers/fathers with children or children raising siblings. Casas De Nana will offer those that live there a fresh start with Godly guidelines for their lives.
