For our young adults who are turning 18 and moving off the Josiah's House campus, the heart & desire for them is HOPE CONTINUES. Many entered Josiah's House with little to no education or life skills. It's vital that they have the opportunity to finish high school so they can further their education and continue building upon skills they have been taught during their years at Josiah's House and attend a University or Technical College. Giving them the tools & support that they need to finish school, while also finding a job, sets them up for success. Without this brand-new program, HOPE CONTINUES, these incredible young adults would be thrust back into the very places where they came from before, Josiah's House. This is how you can come alongside the next generation of Dominicans, so they can help to change their country & make a difference! Will you consider partnering with the HOPE CONTINUES program for life after Josiah's House?
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Luisa
Maria Luisa came to live with us when her father was no longer able to care for her. She maintains a close relationship with him, and, during her time at Josiah’s House, she saw him come to salvation in Christ. Luisa is beautiful and highly motivated, but more importantly, she loves the Lord and is full of joy. Luisa works part time in Josiah's House cleaning. and translates at Score international for Medical teams. She graduated with honors from both Leonardo Christian School and also a vocational nursing school. With great excitement, she is now pursuing her dream of becoming a doctor and is in medical school.
Teo
Teo is very dear to us as he is a young adult with special needs who cannot speak and has hearing loss. He is also on the autism spectrum which has created more challenges to overcome. As a child, he was found alone, abandoned, and unable to communicate with those trying to help him in a nearby sugar cane village. We brought him to Josiah’s House where he has received the love and care that has transformed him into a happy, healthy young man who feels safe and has a family who cares for him. For fun he loves to play soccer and can make a kite out of almost anything!
Wanda
Wanda is a young woman who is full of joy despite her difficult past. She is the oldest of 3 siblings living in JH. Wanda is beautiful, smart and affectionate. She is an excellent student and she pursues the Lord, and is fearless to try new things. She loves to write and illustrate. Wanda has a part time cleaning job in Josiah's House. She is finishing High school and will then pursue a degree as a lawyer. Her dream is to help others like herself who came from difficulties.
Fernanda
Fernanda joined our Hope Continues family as a young adult and is pursuing her dream of becoming a chef and having her own restaurant. She has a natural gift for preparing amazing food and has cooked for many of our groups who sing her praises! She is attending a culinary school in Santo Domingo and recently completed an internship where she was responsible for preparing food for large groups. Her younger brother, Fernando, was one of the first boys who came to us at the age of 10; he has achieved excellence in many areas, the most recent being his college graduation with academic honors at Middle TN State University in Murfreesboro, TN. Fernanda, her sister, Virginia, and Fernando have all become role models for all the others at Josiah’s House and Hope Continues.
Virginia
Virginia is the older sister of Fernanda and Fernando, and since the death of their mother has felt the weight of responsibility for her younger siblings. Since joining our Hope Continues family along with Fernanda, she has been able to rest from those responsibilities and pursue her dream of becoming a psychologist while working full time in Josiah’s House substituting our parents day off. She is beautiful, strong, and dependable, and she often shares her gratitude for her family and community at Josiah’s House and Hope Continues. One of her greatest joys is being reunited with Fernando and Fernanda in ways that the Lord has designed for them.
Argenis
Argenis has a happy spirit and often entertains others with his sense of humor and practical jokes. He graduated with honors from Las Palmas Christian School and is pursing a degree in film production. He loves to cook and he has also become a very good artist. Arjenis enjoys serving with us when we go out among the neighboring communities. We are grateful to be able to watch him mature and become the man God has called him to be.
Yubelkis
Yubelkis is the oldest of four siblings who came to Josiah’s House after their mother passed away. During their mother’s illness, she was able to take care of the younger children, handling this huge responsibility with success. We now have the joy of being able to have this sweet family together so that Yubelkis can rest from those responsibilities. She is now attending an adult education class to complete high school, while working part time in Josiah's House. Yubelkis is a bit shy but has a beautiful smile, a tender heart, and most importantly, has given her life to Jesus Christ. We are blessed to watch her become the woman God has designed her to be.
Christeline
Christeline is a beautiful, talented, creative young adult who came to us from an incredibly difficult situation. She has given her life to Jesus Christ, was baptized, and has grown in her faith. With the Lord’s help, she has been able to forgive those involved in her past. She is such an inspiration to all of us, a real beacon of light. Christeline strives for excellence and achieves outstanding grades in school finishing at the top of her school the past 2 years. She enjoys painting and making jewelry. Christeline is not only in High School, but is pursuing a certification in Cosmetology on weekends., and works part time in Josiah's House. Her career goals include becoming a clinical psychologist so that she can help children overcome the trauma they may have experienced.