By Connie Duran Robertson | Board
Dear Santa,
"I’ve been very good this year. I’ve done my chores and I’ve had good grades in school."
This is how many letters to Santa begin, and our girls at Puerta Abierta are no different. They are working hard to achieve their dreams and overcome the challenges they’ve faced in life. This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to read their stories and join us in supporting their journey.
Here's a special update on how our girls are doing:
Ángeles graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering! She’s about to leave Puerta Abierta to start her independent life, and we couldn’t be prouder.
Moni also completed her university degree and will be graduating on the 27th. She continues to make us proud with her excellent grades and is gaining invaluable experience at a marketing agency, while also managing a health protein store.
Brisa came to Puerta Abierta at the age of 16 after fleeing a violent situation. Today, she’s studying for a degree in preschool education and has never let anything hold her back from achieving her goals.
Karla is a dedicated student, working hard to catch up on her English, and is focused on graduating high school next year. We know she’ll succeed!
Our teenagers — Karla, Ximena, Allyson, and Kim — are doing well in school. Ximena, who practices Tae Kwon Do, just won a medal in a competition! Allyson is part of the “Estudiantina” (a Mexican choir), and she loves it.
Our younger girls, Lluvia and Paulina (Pau), are growing so quickly. Lluvia has made incredible progress in every area of her life, and Pau, as a preteen, is navigating some difficult questions about her past. With the help of her psychologist, we’re confident she’ll find the answers she needs.
Jennifer will be joining us next week. At just seven years old, she’s already faced unimaginable challenges, but we’ll be there for her, providing the love and support she needs to thrive.
This Giving Tuesday, we need your help to continue supporting our girls. GlobalGiving will have an incentive fund of $750,000 USD and will be distributed on final funbdraisng totals which means your contribution will have a big impact. We ask you to consider a donation today and to share our story with your family and friends. Together, we can help these incredible young women reach their full potential.
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Thank you for being part of the Puerta Abierta family. We wish you a joyful holiday season!
With love from all the girls at Puerta Abierta.
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By Guadalupe Velazquez | Girls Coordinator
By Connie Duran Robertson | Leader of Campaign
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