USA and Guatemala
- God's Promises is a non-profit mission organization that began with the adoption of a 3 year old boy from Guatemala. His family fell in love with not only him, but his country as well. From 2006 to the present this organization has grown into people from all over the USA meeting to help different orphanages, villages and families in Guatemala. We presently are involved with several orphanages and mission homes, help with sponsor programs, assist with VISA issues, and are often called on for individual specific needs for Guatemalan families for which there are no programs available.
- In 2016 God provided a building in Benton to begin local mission work as well as international. We now help not only those children and families in other countries, but also here in our own community by providing food, clothing, classes, counseling, prayer and connection to other area resources.
- If you would like to give a tax deductible donation to our mission they may be sent to:
*Click DONATE, and we are listed in the projects section under "Category and Funds" as ... God's Promises (Benton, Ky).
Or you can send them to WME, P.O.Box 790, Benton, KY 42025 - Phone 270-527-9445
Did You Know?
* Unlike the USA, there are no governmental programs in Guatemala and many other countries. Without the help of missions many children and families would go without basic needs.
* Many children in the USA do NOT have running water, electricity, and daily food.... especially in the summer months when school is out. *Homelessness is NOT just an epidemic in the larger cities. We have people living in their cars, in condemned buildings, and even in the LBL woods. (What you choose to ignore will be hidden to you. But that doesn't mean it isn't there.) *God made ALL children in HIS image. It doesn't matter what country they live in or what language they speak. Items You can collect and send to God's Promises toothbrushes toothpaste deodorant soap shampoo diaper rash ointment combs socks (newborn - adolescent) underwear (toddler - adolescent) school supplies (any) bandaids antibiotic creams |
What We Do
In Guatemala: Help connect those interested in mission trips or sponsorship to known programs in Guatemala. Use donated money from the states to buy items such as toliet paper, diapers, baby wipes, shoes, laundry detergent, food and other products that are too bulky or heavy to transport from the states. In Kentucky: Provide basic daily needs such as food, clothing and toiletries Assist in housing, job search, transportation, paying bills etc as we are able Help with school supplies and required housewares as needed Have classes and counseling available to those interested |
Why Should I Sponsor?
Why Sponsor? Adoption is closed in Guatemala right now. Also, once a child turns 16 in an orphanage they are considered "aged out" and too old for adoption. Kids at 16 are certainly NOT old enough to take care of themselves, and that is part of the problem in Guatemala. They are left on their own at a young age and continue the cycle of starting families that they are unable to care for. The missions we help support are strictly DONATION funded. The government does not give them a penny. There is no "welfare system" in Guatemala. Without sponsors . . . there would be no orphanages or mission houses.
Though the United States has many government programs to help those in need, our welfare system is very difficult to get OUT of. Our mission here at God's Promises is to "help others help themselves". Many of our clients do not receive governmental assistance due to the fact they are actually independent and have a job. However, a low paying job oftentimes does not take care of all the needs of a family. That is where we try to "fill in the cracks" where the family is having difficulty making ends meet as well as helping keep their heads above water so they do not have to go on govertnmental assistance. Most of our aid is short-term. If more intense assistance is needed we are able to provice resources to that client. Sponsors to God's Promises help us provide the neccessary means for our clients to remain self-sufficient as well as restore self-esteem. Will you help? |
