Over the last few weeks we have made tremendous progress in Panama with the local government and its officials .  We are pleased to report that we had an encouraging meeting with the newly appointed Director, Yazmin Cardenas of SENNIAF (government department over children's welfare in Panama). After 2 years of prayer, Heart's Cry can return to a direct collaboration with SENNIAF in order to benefit the children in Panama.  Yet, much work remains to be done and our Family Services team continues to work diligently to aid national parents throughout the many stages of the foster and adoption process.         

 

Rotary International Global Grant Awarded: $117,000 Equipment on it's way!

            

You may recall our grant proposal to Rotary International for medical and other equipment which was part of a Global Grant process.  Well... we got it!  Praise the Lord!  We are overwhelmed with joy and gratefulness toward our dear friends Maria Sheehan and Charlie Dodson at the Rotary Club of Reno, Nevada. They have worked diligently for 3 years towards this goal.  Heart's Cry was awarded $117,000.00 to provide hydrotherapy equipment and a back up generator for Casa Providencia. As you know, Casa Providencia is the only orphanage in the country dedicated to children with special-needs and with this grant we are one step closer to opening our doors!  Check out our Facebook post for more information and a special Thank You to a few important people who also helped make this possible, Bill Grimme and the late Dr. Bob Clift.  This was a true team effort, and was guided the entire way by the hand of the Lord.  We praise Him today for this important equipment being ordered and on its way to help children in Panama!