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Born a little over 13 years ago, Junior was the 2nd of 4 children raised by an alcoholic and drug addicted father. His mother died when he was just 7 forcing him to "work" the dangerous city streets in order to feed and care for his 3 siblings.
Junior says, "I have seen at 7 years old what no one my age should have seen. I have experienced and been a part of things that no one should go through." From begging for food, selling and using drugs and being involved in the sex trafficking industry, Junior has already lived a lifetime. Yet he held onto the belief that one day he would have a safe and secure home with loving parents.
After almost 4 years on the streets, police found him and followed him home where they gathered up the other 3 children and took them to child services. From there Casa Moises orphanage was called and all 4 children were brought from over 1,000 miles away to Pucallpa, Peru and the place they call home today.
When he came to Casa Moises, Junior accepted Christ and from that point on, almost 3 years ago he says, "my faith has grown and keeps growing. There is no end. God is with always me" An inspiration to those he meets, Junior has an incredible future ahead of him.
It has been an extreme privilege to get to know Junior over the past 2 years. He is a very intelligent, creative and talented young man and loves all things music. He is artistic, choreographs and dances in the church youth programs.
 Recently he stood at the pulpit and gave his testimony including the difficult, emotional and wrenching details of his young life, in front of his home church. He is pictured above practicing his "sermon." His dream - to be a youth pastor. To give back. To give a hand-up to someone in need just like he was given. This young man - always a smile on his face. ALWAYS.
The goal before us... to raise money enabling children, like Junior, to reach their full potential. To help alleviate difficult living conditions, provide opportunites and even scholarships for them to pursue their dreams and goals. Without funding, the dreams die.
Junior is just one of the hundreds of children with similar stories. This coming year - 2014 - let's join together and help make the dreams of these children come true.
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