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Christmas at LCP 2024 The holiday season has come to a close, but the effects of your generosity will be long lasting. In 2024, we collected and distributed over 5000 Christmas gifts for families in our programs. Something as simple as a t-shirt, toy, water bottle, or can of SPAM tangibly display Christ’s love during…
A Founder’s Reflections At 94 years old, Dr. Bettie Elwood, also known as Nanay, is the last living founder of Little Children of the World. Her co-founders Dr. Doug Elwood, Dean Houk, Peggy Houk, and Luther Carroll have all passed away in recent years, but their legacy lives on through the program they helped create….
As I reflect on the ministry, I cannot imagine what would have happened to thousands of children and youth over the past 37 years without LCW/LCP. Children from the streets, from abused and neglected homes would have remained without hope. YOU are the hands and feet of Jesus touching over six thousand people showing love,…
Little Children of the World is in the business of bringing hope to the lives of children who have none. Our programs address urgent needs like housing and provision of food, clothing, and other essentials. The streets are no place for a child, and education cannot be a priority when there is no guarantee of…
Carmenia Benosa, LCP Executive Director, is a dynamic Christian leader who is the heartbeat of the operation along with her staff in Dumaguete City, Philippines. Her story of how LCP has personally impacted her and her family is moving, and her work for over 27 years has helped bring countless children out of poverty and…
Message from the President Spring 2024 Greetings to all of you! Thank you for being a part of Little Children of the World! Amazingly, this summer will mark 35 years since my first trip to the Philippines, where I met and began to sponsor Mario. My family and I have enjoyed traveling on other occasions…
Due to delays in the postal service that are out of our control, our publications and other mail have been taking much longer than expected to arrive. We send out quarterly updates in the form of bulk mail newsletters as well as many other mailed updates from your sponsored children and our office. All have…
Greetings from the Philippines! As you receive this newsletter, Brittany and I will be travelling to the Philippines with volunteers Tommy and Sheila Amy. I can’t wait to visit our communities, meet with our amazing staff, and spend time with my sponsored children! Of course, a trip to LCP is not complete without activities with…
Christmas is always the most special time of year at LCP. The joy that permeates the people is like no other experience. A simple can of SPAM, a candy cane, a small toy, a hat, or a plain white t-shirt evokes excitement and gratitude beyond our comprehension. These small gifts are gestures of love felt…
I am so thankful for the ministries of LCW/LCP and for being able to watch them grow over the years. Our mission to develop caring Christian communities has truly come alive for me this year as I’ve travelled to the Philippines and seen firsthand how our LCP communities are empowering parents to become leaders and…