Belén has come a long way. She has a dream, goals and hope for her future. Belén was raised in extreme poverty in Ecuador. Her mother is a recycler who has struggled to provide for her family. Despite these trials, Belén recounts her childhood as being calm and...
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Teacher, Teacher: Dream Center Student Helps Others
Mutsa*, age 8, is a grade 3 student who has been enrolled in the Fish Hoek Dream Center for two years. She is full of joy and laughter. She is easily excited and sees the best in every situation. She dreams of being a teacher and often helps the kids who are...
Once Angry and Unfocused, Thabo Now Boldly Shares His Faith
Thabo's story demonstrates the incredible value of patiently investing in the futures of at-risk kids. By Amy Townsend, Fish Hoek Dream Center Co-Director Thabo* began attending the Fish Hoek Dream Center in 2016 as a Grade 1 learner. He started when the Dream Center...
Spitfire Turns From Trouble
Prior to joining the Cavite Dream Center (DC) in Metro Manila, Maggie* was a five-year-old spitfire, perhaps even a troublemaker. Even though she has a family and a home, she spent too much time on the streets acting out like other street kids. After she enrolled in...
The Power of Relationships Update: Together, We Will Rescue Vulnerable People
WE DID IT. MATCHING FUNDS ACHIEVED! Update: Your generous support of our year-end Power of Relationships appeal allowed ER to qualify for 100% of the $125,000 in matching funds pledged by donors. The ER Fund has been bolstered as we begin 2023. Let's pray for big...
Donor Accountability and Transparency
We're pleased to share that Extreme Response International has reached Candid's GoldSeal of Transparency again for 2022. This achievement helps demonstrate our desire for donor transparency in all we do. Whether you are making your first gift to Extreme Response or...
Meaghan Catron Joins Extreme Response as Director of Development
We are thrilled to announce ER has hired Meaghan Catron as our first Director of Development. She is originally from Roanoke, VA, and graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University where she studied chemistry. Meaghan has a double Master's in Nonprofit Management and...
You Helped Madi Triumph Over Tragedies
ER's Anne Benavidez shares the inspirational story of Madi, whose life has been positively disrupted through ER's Golden Hands life skills program in Metro Manila. Supporters like you make this possible. Madilyn "Madi" Urbano, 41, is a widow and a mother of two kids,...
Annalie Is Realizing Her Dream through the Power of Relationships
By Amy Townsend, Fish Hoek Dream Center Co-Director Annalie* has endured tremendous hardship in her life, which is why her story will resonate deeply with you. Annalie, age 13, and her younger sister, Zonja*, age 7, are part of the Fish Hoek Dream Center and attend a...
Giving Tuesday
Extreme Response InternationalHello. The period to enter this drawing has now expired. Please check out the Extreme Response Website while you are here.EDUCATION REINFORCEMENTThrough our Dream Center education reinforcement programs, we provide tutoring, mentoring,...
Pastors, Leaders, Marriages Get Encouraged
By Brice Wilson, Africa Region Director Three members of Grace Community Church, Tyler, TX, flew to South Africa to provide teaching, encouragement, and training in righteousness (2 Tim. 3:16). The trio led two conferences, totalling 48 pastors, church leaders, and...
How One Person Started Two Three-Generation Legacies
Ever wonder what impact one person can have by sharing God's love? Read on. Cecilia Cabrera (at right in photo) grew up in Quito, Ecuador. When she was nine years old, her father met an HCJB missionary named Senior Guillermo. "He was a priest figure to us. He was...