Marcos and Vanessa

Marcos

2010-11-06T09:12:00.001-07:00

Marcos is so very intelligent and has a thirst for knowledge. At the same time, it’s a challenge for him to not hog the spotlight. He tends to try hard to overshadow others, not waiting his turn to participate or interrupting. He is just so proud of the hard work he puts in, and so we’re working on channeling that enthusiasm more positively by encouraging to help and influence others, rather than compete with them. All part of the growing up process. He’s also a very talented dancer.

July - Marcos!

2010-07-08T08:06:00.000-07:00

Hola!

Wow! What an amazing summer we've had! And we're already almost halfway into July! We can't believe how fast it's going, but the kids couldn't be happier to be spending so much time in the club. We're here 5 days week, we've added more and more classes, and we have volunteers coming in from all over the place and the kids are loving the break from school. Here is a picture of Marcos just hanging out at the club one day, after finishing his classes. We love the summer! Happy summering to you and yours!

2010-06-21T08:22:00.000-07:00

Vanessa participating and enjoying one of our newest classes, yoga! Some of our volunteers for the summer have introduced a class twice a week for yoga and twice a week for dancing. The kids love it!

December

2009-12-22T05:01:00.000-08:00

Vanessa all dressed up for the Christmas party

Halloween

2009-11-02T05:46:00.001-08:00

Dove was able to get a huge donation of Halloween costumes and threw a giant party for the kids on the afternoon of Halloween, during Saturday Boys and Girls Club. The kids, as you can see, had a blast!

In typical Marcos fashion, he found the most outrageous costume! Yes, that is him with the blue hair and long white wig!

Vanessa

2009-11-01T17:03:00.001-08:00

Vanessa: Salon Work

2009-10-26T19:51:00.001-07:00

One of the longer term goals for Dove is to teach the kids vocations so that as they grow older, they can support their families. These older girls are interested in working in a salon. Conveniently, there is one located right near the Center. The girls are very excited to learn how to work in a salon, as you can see from their big smiles! Vanessa will take part in this program.

Fun New Pics!

2009-10-18T15:33:00.000-07:00

Marcos

2009-10-03T07:36:00.000-07:00

More About Them...

2009-08-18T07:49:00.000-07:00

Written by a volunteer, Crystal Fox: At first glance anyone would think that Marcos is a real charmer. And he is:) But he`s also a very smart boy! I think he told me that he was going into grade 8, which would make him much further along in school than most of the kids in the program. He picks up things very easily and is very proud when he does so. I remember when he finished his first hemp bracelet, his face was just glowing with pride:) He also seemed to do very well with english. There were several occasions where I was struggling with a word and he came to my rescue.I think that Marcos will really benefit from the club/vocational school, he`s a very smart, charming boy who has the potential to do well for himself if he`s given the chance.

Summer Photos

2009-08-13T14:01:00.000-07:00

Nikki and Marcos

Vanessa and Andrieli are really close friends. Marcos is in the first picture. He and Andrieli are constantly arguing, but in a teasing way!

Working on bracelets with Cathy and Loraina

Being silly with friends Andy and Yoandi

With friends, in the sunglasses on the right

Vanessa, second from the right, with friends Elizabeth, Sindi, and Cristina

Vanessa having fun in a dance class

Marcos, always loving the camera!

Marcos, celebrating his 13th birthday at the Club with a special treat!

Marcos was able to participate in a fun day at Long Beach. He is in the front row on the far right.

Pool Party!

2009-08-13T10:11:00.000-07:00

Liz, along with Jencen and Jenny (two Canadian volunteers in the DR for 2 weeks) took the girls of the Girls Club to a pool party, and Vanessa was able to attend! She is wearing the pink bathing suit top, and in the group picture she is wearing the red shirt.

*July 2009

The Family

2009-08-13T09:55:00.000-07:00

*photos taken June 2009