Anicia (NiNi)  is 5 years old is diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. She lives at the Home of Hope Orphanage. NiNi was the first child our founder, Averie met in Haiti with special needs. You could say she is the reason we exist. NiNi is strong-willed and passionate about getting her way. She wiggles her way into your heart with all the hugs and kisses. NiNi loves to lead the other orphanage kids in bible study and sing them songs. If you ask her who's in charge she'll tell you she is. 

Ezèckiel is 11 years old and is diagnosed with Down Syndrome. He lives with his parents where his dad runs a school. Even though he lives on a school campus he wasn't attending school until we started our program. All though he can be stubborn we have seen huge progress in him and can't wait to see what the future holds for Ezèckiel. He likes to act all cool so you will rarely see a picture of him looking at the camera or smiling. 

Miveline is 8 years old and is diagnosed with Down Syndrome. She lives with her mama who loves and cares for her. Miveline is the. dancing queen you all loved seeing this summer. She put on a show for us every single morning while we were waiting to get the day started. She keeps us on our toes and is very mischievous. She loves to make everyone laugh, but watch you back because there is no telling what she actually has planned. Mivline has made so much progress and we can't wait to see what all she is going to accomplish.

Samual is 8 years old and diagnosed with Down Syndrome. He lives with his family in the village. He is the sweetest little guy you have ever met. He is shy at first but once he warms up to you he will be your best friend. On the first day of our summer program he ran away crying. After just 2 weeks he would be the first one every day running and jumping with excitement.  He greets us every morning with hugs and kisses and we are here for it. His hugs can turn around any bad day. He loves to play, learn, and explore all of our motor skill activities.