Dear ER family, Click here to meet Sydney*, a child who successfully completed eighth grade because of her perseverance and the support of her Dream Center teachers!* Name changed for privacy. The start of a new school year is often a time of excitement and...
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The Upcycling of Sydney
Have you ever discovered something forgotten and transformed – or “upcycled” – it into something magnificent? God is doing this with Sydney*. Sydney has grown up in extreme circumstances as part of the Quito Recycling Community. Like many others in this under...
A Summer for Reengagement
Greetings from Extreme Response International (ER)! As you may know, ER disrupts the cycle of generational poverty by leading programs rooted in Education Reinforcement, Life Skills and Livelihood Training, and Leadership Development. Since Jerry and Dawn Carnill...
Find Your Joy as a Volunteer
Hannah Doubles Down on Mentoring Kids Last year we shared about volunteer Hannah Townsend (scroll below), who started a mentoring program at ER's Fish Hoek Dream Center in South Africa. We're thrilled she is continuing through 2022. She's now 23 and a senior attending...
Get to Know Johanna in Ecuador
If you are a fan of Extreme Response, mission trips and outreach to vulnerable people, you need to get to know our staff around the world. One of those people is Johanna Hildago in Quito, Ecuador. Johanna is celebrating five years with ER and was recently appointed as...
Fulfill Your Purpose at ER’s Fitness Fest
Do you love sports, working out, coaching or supporting young athletes? We feel you...and we need you! Join our first functional fitness festival Jan. 8-14, 2023. ER's L327-Fitness Life Skills program is transforming vulnerable young men into physically, mentally and...
Strap on Your seatbelts…Three New Dream Centers Launching in Manila!
Lord-willing, launching three new Dream Centers in 2022 will rank among the most impact investments in the history of Extreme Response. Take a ride with us to Metro Manila in the Philippines. With support from generous donors, we are excited to announce that THREE new...
Epic Outcome: Boys Reunite With Families
Are you ready for some truly great news? In March, five boys in ER’s Manila Children's Home (MCH) were reunited with their families. We’ve been praying for this awesome outcome for eight years. When the MCH launched in 2014, Executive Director Pastor John and Gela...
Coaches Invest in Leaders for Impact
One of ER’s core pillars is to develop leaders to help vulnerable people break free from generational poverty and have greater kingdom impact. In late March, we hosted our 16th Annual Leadership Summit in Georgia. Fifty-five men gathered from 14 different countries...
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Fulfill Your Purpose in the Philippines
So you've heard about short-term volunteering overseas and you're intrigued. But, you wonder, where in the world should you go and how can you make a real impact? Fortunately for you, we have the solution to your dilemma - connect with Extreme Response in the...
After the Mud: Hope, Supplies, Repairs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rJ0WctaJjM On Jan. 31, 2022, a huge mudslide triggered by the heaviest rainfall in Ecuador for nearly 20 years killed 26 people in the Quito, triggering disaster response from Extreme Response. Dozens of were injured and scores were...