Eduardo is one of our newest additions to the Oasis Home. He has been placed in our care due to family issues. His mother is addicted to drugs and his father is missing. As a result, the 3 kids had been left to fend for themselves. His 14-year-old sister is pregnant, still living at home, and his 5-year-old brother has been surrendered to an orphanage. Despite the trials he has endured at such a young age, Eduardo is a happy, confident and affectionate child. He loves meeting new people and seems to be quite trusting of most. We pray that during his time at Oasis, he will give his heart to Jesus and will learn to place his trust in Jesus, and that he will begin to walk on the path of his God-given destiny. We are thankful for the opportunity to help Eduardo write a different story than the one that has framed the beginning years of his life; a story of love, forgiveness, purpose and hope!

José Miguel is the son of a single mother who has to work a lot, leaving him alone much of the time, with no help with homework or daily life. Not wanting him to be left alone, to potentially get into trouble, she thought it best to bring him to Oasis, where he would be loved on and cared for. As a result of being left to himself, José is two years behind in school. We will work to get him caught up to his peers. He is a kind, hard-working child, attentive to the activities around him. We believe he will fit in very well!

Pedro is one of our most recent additions to Oasis. He was brought to Oasis following his parent's separation. Pedro is struggling with the new family dynamics that have evolved following this separation. His mother thought it best for him to be in the stable environment that Oasis can provide. Pedro is a funny kid and loves to have fun! He likes to sing and loves to play basketball. We pray that Pedro will thrive in the consistent and loving environment of Oasis and will discover his God-given destiny.

Angel is the brother of Azahel and Joel. These boys recently lost their mother and were being cared for by their grandmother. She felt as though she wasn't able to adequately care for them during this difficult time. Angel is in the sixth grade and truly loves math, however, he does not know how to read or write. It is our prayer that through the help and encouragement of Sarai, he will begin to catch up to his peers. We pray that Angel will feel the deep love of Christ and will begin to walk in his God-given destiny.

Joel is the brother of Angel and Azahel. These boys recently lost their mother and were being cared for by their grandmother. She felt as though she wasn't able to adequately care for them during this difficult time. Joel is in his first year of middle school. He is very smart and focused and excels in school. We pray that he will flourish in school this year! We are very thankful that God has blessed us with the opportunity to speak life into Joel and his brothers and show them the deep, unfailing love of Christ. We pray that he will focus his eyes on Jesus and learn to walk in his God-given destiny.

Azahel recently lost his mother, who was the one who took care of him and his three brothers. They passed into the care of their grandmother who has health problems, in addition to having a son who requires special care because he has down syndrome. The grandmother felt overwhelmed by the responsibility of her four grandchildren and her son, so she asked Oasis for help in caring for Azahel as he is entering a difficult stage where he could easily get involved with drugs and gangs. She didn't want to see that happen, and neither do we. Azahel is a friendly boy and just like the other boys, loves playing soccer. We believe he will fit in very well here, and that God will truly show up in his life! We are thankful for the opportunity to demonstrate the unfailing love of God and to play a part in helping him find his God-given calling!

José Erasmo came to Oasis after his mother passed away and his father entered a drug rehabilitation center. His older sister, who has taken care of him since he was little, due to their parent's drug addictions, was unable to take him in because she barely has enough financial resources to support herself. Because he was not adequately cared for, he has lost a year of school studies, but at Oasis, we will try to regularize it. José Erasmo is a very intelligent and friendly boy, who lacks parental affection and love. We are thankful that God has entrusted us with the opportunity to demonstrate "parental" love and affection to him, but also the tremendous opportunity to demonstrate the unfailing and unfaltering love of God. We are thankful for the opportunity to help write a new beginning in his life story!

Sergio and his brother José recently arrived at Oasis by the request of their aunt and grandfather. The boys came into their care because their mother suffers from drug addiction and their father is currently in a rehab center for his addictions. Though they love the boys, they are unable to care for them in a way they deserve and want more for them than they can give since the aunt works in the United States and the grandfather in Mexicali, leaving the boys to fend for themselves. Both boys are severely delayed in their education, having missed almost three years of school, and neither of them knows how to read. Each of them have been enrolled in school and are receiving additional tutoring in an attempt to get them caught up to their peers. We are thankful God has entrusted Sergio to our care and we pray that he will feel the deep love of Christ surrounding him while at Oasis, and that he will learn to trust in Him.

José and his brother Sergio recently arrived at Oasis by the request of their aunt and grandfather. The boys came into their care because their mother suffers from drug addiction and their father is currently in a rehab center for his addictions. Though they love the boys, they are unable to care for them in a way they deserve and want more for them than they can give since the aunt works in the United States and the grandfather in Mexicali, leaving the boys to fend for themselves. Both José and Sergio are severely delayed in their education, having missed almost three years of school, and neither of them knows how to read. Each of them have been enrolled in school and are receiving additional tutoring in an attempt to get them caught up to their peers. We are thankful God has entrusted José to our care and we pray that he will feel the deep love of Christ surrounding him while at Oasis, and that he will learn to trust in Him.

Luis Andrés is fun-loving and energetic 10 years old who came to Oasis by request of his mother. She is struggling with drug addiction, and he has lived in multiple homes, where people would often take advantage of Luis by sending him to the streets to ask for money. He was living with his grandmother, which was a safe and secure environment, but due to her failing health, she can no longer take care of him. Luis Andrés came to Caring Hearts in poor health, lacking in manners and compassion and severely undereducated, having only completed one year of primary school. However, Luis is eager to learn and has already shown improvements in his health and his interactions with the other boys and adults within the house. We are thankful God has entrusted us to help rewrite the story of this young man by showing him the love and respect that has been missing, until now. We pray that in our care, Luis will heal, grow to love Jesus and love others the way Jesus loves. We trust that God is able and faithful!

Martín was taken in by his older brother after being taken from his mother due to drug addiction problems. His older brother is already married, has his own family, and is unable to support Martín. They decided to take Martin to Oasis because they want better opportunities for him and wanted him to be in a safe place where he wouldn't lack anything to get ahead. Martín is a sweet and intelligent boy who loves to learn new things! He likes to read and would love to learn to play the guitar. He's a little slow to warm up, but once he has, he's very funny and a solid friend.

Alex has been with Oasis since the beginning. With special needs, Alex has a unique perspective and a sense of joy that is a blessing to all who meet him. He is playful and fun-loving. He is often the goalie for the Oasis soccer team! Alex is smart and willing to try hard and be a part of everything going on. He loves "playing the drums" at church and calls himself "El Guapo" or "the handsome one".

Marlon grew up in another orphanage in Mexico but was told he was too old to live there and he had nowhere else to go but back on the streets. He does not know his dad, and his mother suffers from drug addiction. His aunt brought him to Oasis. Marlon is really funny and is always wearing a HUGE smile. His favorite thing to do is play soccer and baseball.

Daniel lived with his mom, but she wanted him to have the opportunity to come to Oasis. So he came to Oasis when he was 8. He likes everything about Oasis, specifically, he likes to play and learn about the word of God. He loves his sister Diana, and is a fan of collecting toys. He has graduated from high school and is currently pursuing post-secondary education at the university, and Caring Hearts is committed to continue to support him through this process.