His name is Josías, originally from Chiapas. From a very young age he faced the abandonment of his parents and grew up with many hardships, but God sustained him even in the midst of his pain. At 15, he came to Tijuana seeking a better life, but found himself alone and without resources. He tried returning to Chiapas, but his family did not want him, so he came back to Tijuana, and his situation became even more difficult, leading him to live on the streets.
At his darkest moment, God placed a DIF officer in his path, who found him sleeping on a sidewalk and decided to help him, bringing him to La Roca shelter. When he arrived, he had nothing besides the clothes on his back! We received him with and open arms and a warm place to belong to, clothing him, and helping him get up on his feet also helping him recover his documents. We firmly believe that God brought him here with a purpose, and that this is the beginning of a new chapter where he can come to know the Lord Jesus Christ, bring healing to his heart, and help him with a future filled with hope. Please keep Josias in your prayers.
This Christmas the most meaningful gift you give won't be opened by someone you know...it will be embraced by someone you'll never met. This will be someone's unexpected blessing this Christmas! Thank you for being a light in so much darkness! May you and your family have a meaningful Thanksgiving!
Once again, we sincerely thank each of you. All glory belongs to God alone. We are truly grateful for your support, partnership, and friendship. Thank you for being part of our extended family.
With His love and truth,
Carlos, Rossy, and the entire La Roca team