Posts by Donna Boone
Josiah’s House Scholarship Transition Program
“Through the JH Scholarship Program, we are committed to support our 18+ year-old young men and women and help them with basic living expenses while they finish high school. In addition, we hope to help them seek scholarships, jobs and financial aid so that they can further their education in a university or technical college…
Read MoreMarcia Alejandra Ortiz García.
Marcia Alejandra Ortiz García. Maria Alejandra has been working at Josiah’s House since 2013 teaching the children who come to Josiah’s House, she is responsible for reinforcing their learning and to help them get ready to enter school outside of Josiah’s House. She loves to see them grow and heal in body, heart, soul and intellect…
Read MoreMaria Dolores Todd Santana
Maria Todd has been working at Josiah´s House since 2017 as social worker helping the children stay connected with their biological family as well as a parent assistant. She loves being able to touch the hearts of children through her personal relationship with them. Maria has 2 sons Francisco and Victor and one grandson Julio.
Read MoreHouse Parents Uriel and Emily Astacio
Uriel and Emily have been working at Josiah’s House since 2015 as parent’s in Giovanna’s House (Faith House). They have 2 biological children Nathanael and Abigail. Uriel and Emily have recently become the Directors of families here at JH, they meet with and help the parents and children with anything they might be dealing with.…
Read MoreJulio Vilches Nunez//Director
Julio known as (Tio Julio) has been working at Josiah’s House since 2013 where he started as a teacher for the children and a Spanish tutor for Bob and Diane Spencer. Julio has been the Administrator for Josiah’s House for several years and has recently stepped into the roll as Director. Julio does everything with…
Read MoreVictor
Victor, 18, lived on the streets most of his life. He stayed at Josiah’s House over a weekend in the Spring of 2012 and then we reconnected with him in the Conani (Child Protective Services) office that summer. He immediately came to live with us and he has been a delight. Victor is now living…
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