Dear James and Betty,

In a neighborhood marked by danger, where gang activity and the exploitation of young girls are tragically common, hope arrived in the form of something simple: a new pair of shoes!

This young girl lives in one of the most at-risk suburbs of the capital city in Costa Rica. Until now, she wore tattered shoes that offered little protection against the broken glass, stony potholes and discarded needles that litter the streets.

During one of our regular feeding outreaches, the children also received brand-new shoes – sturdy and safe – shoes to call their own. These shoes are more than protection; they are a sign that someone sees them, values them and is committed to walking with them.

Through consistent outreach, meals and relationship-building, the Christmas Shoe Project is helping to create a lifeline of safety, dignity and hope for girls like this.

With love and appreciation,
Dwayne Weehunt, Missionary Partner