Fund Raising Tournament for Casa Gabriel

One of the ministries that Youth World has here in Quito is called Casa Gabriel. Casa Gabriel is a house where former street kids live. There are currently 10 boys living in the house. All of these boys used to live on the streets of Quito. These are guys that for one reason or another decided that life on the streets was better than living at home. After years on the streets these boys are now living at Casa Gabriel. Casa G's purpose is not just to provide housing and basic care for kids in crisis, but to provide a training program in all areas of life, that will give these boys the opportunity to achieve their God-given potential as leaders and disciples of Jesus Christ. The training is an intentional and integral part of every attribute of Casa Gabriel. Each aspect points to developing a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. The hope of Casa G is that every young man in the training program will become a successful Christian leader in their home, church, community and world.

I have had the privilege of knowing many of the boys that have come through the program over the years and this year I was given the honor of mentoring one of the boys. I also attend church where the boys from Casa Gabriel attend and it is always such a joy and pleasure to worship with them.

I mention this ministry with you because just about a month ago 6 men with guns stormed into the house and robbed Casa G while most of the boys were home. All the boys were face down in the living room as these men walked through the house grabbing the things they wanted.

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