Casa Hogar (Girls’ Home)

Thirty miles from the parish in Picota, down a winding jungle road, the Working Sisters of the Heart of Jesus operate a casa hogar—a foster home for girls—in the town of Shamboyacu. Many of these young women come from remote villages where access to high school education is nearly impossible due to distance and poverty. Some are orphaned, while others come from broken or abusive homes. 

In this safe and nurturing environment, the Sisters provide far more than shelter. They offer the girls a high school education, teach essential life skills, and guide them in the faith—helping them grow in virtue and dignity. 

Each school year, which begins in March, several girls from the poorest families rely on scholarships to attend school and live at the home. A full scholarship costs $610 per year, while a partial scholarship is $300. In addition to covering tuition and living expenses, the Sisters face ongoing needs: repairing or replacing school equipment like computers, maintaining the home itself, and bridging the financial gap they face each month. 

To help sustain this vital ministry, we are seeking $1,000 in monthly support. These funds will allow the Sisters to continue offering scholarships, maintain the home, and meet the daily needs of the girls entrusted to their care. 

Your generosity helps ensure that these young women receive not only an education, but also the love, formation, and hope they deserve. Thank you for considering a monthly or one-time gift to support this beautiful work.