Make a Difference That Lasts for Eternity

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Dear Friends,

At Cadaniño, we believe that every child deserves the chance to thrive, no matter their circumstances.

This Christmas season, we invite you to be part of something truly life-changing. With your support, vulnerable children and their families in Guatemala can access the education, mentorship, and spiritual support they need to overcome adversity and break free from the cycle of poverty.

How We’re Making a Difference

The Cadaniño ministry serves hundreds of students and their families through our two Community Impact Centers, providing a Gospel-centered holistic approach through after-school programs that provide spiritual formation, academic reinforcement, and family strengthening services. By addressing the specific issues of those in struggling communities, we are not just changing lives—we are building futures.

In the areas where we work, the challenges are immense. Families face overwhelming threats of poverty, crime, gangs, drugs, and extortion. For many, hope seems distant. But we have seen that by meeting their needs through education, nutrition, and personal development—focusing on both discipleship and the development of practical skills—we can inspire and equip people to unlock their God-given gifts and reach their greatest potential.

The Results Speak for Themselves

  • This year, 20% of our 250 students, many of whom live in extreme poverty, achieved the honor roll at their schools—a remarkable achievement given the challenges they face.

  • Children who had never touched a computer before now learn web design, programming, and coding, opening doors to new opportunities in our tech-centric world.

  • Shy and quiet kids are gaining confidence, blossoming into empowered young people with bright futures.

  • Teenagers in our youth programs are stepping up as leaders, serving and evangelizing, teaching Bible studies within their communities and sharing the love and hope of Christ.

  • Most importantly, we are witnessing entire families come to a personal relationship with God, transforming their lives in ways that go far beyond the classroom.

How You Can Help

Key to our ministry’s success is our team of local teachers, whom we train, disciple, and empower to serve in our ministry. These incredible individuals provide academic guidance, spiritual mentorship, and encouragement to every child who walks through our doors. By supporting our work, you are also supporting the development of these local leaders, who play a vital role in uplifting their communities.

Your Impact

Your donation will go directly to supporting the children and families in our programs in 2025. Every dollar helps provide the tools, education, and support that are transforming lives. When you partner with Cadaniño, you are investing in the future of these children and their families—one that will have a lasting impact on their lives.

The Difference it Makes

  • $35 Provides food for a family in crisis for two weeks.

  • $50 Buys school supplies for a student for an entire year.

  • $100 Covers the costs of 25 Cadaniño youth serving in our missions’ club for a month.

  • $250 Buys a computer so we can teach students programming skills.

  • $500 Pays the salary of a teacher for a month.

  • $10,000 helps underwrite the expansion of our after-school programs to change the lives of countless more vulnerable children and families in Guatemala.

Together, we can continue to transform lives and restore hope, one child at a time.

Will you join us this Giving Tuesday to bring hope and opportunity to those who need it most?

Thank you for your generosity and for being a part of this life-changing journey.

With gratitude,

Timothy Martiny

Partner with Cadaniño today and impact lives for eternity!

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Your gift builds a bridge to a hopeful future.

When you give to Cadaniño, you provide tutoring, computer training, nutritious meals, and Bible classes that equip students to discover their God-given gifts.