Blue Water Surrender Inc
Mission
Our mission is to provide a safe house for abandoned and abused children in Guatemala through Casa Agua Azul on Lake Izabal in the Rio Dulce. The House provides a stable long term home where children are loved, cared for, and educated to become well adjusted and productive members of society. Our ministry is Christ centered for the purpose of rescuing these abandoned children with the love of God and your help.
Ruling year
2004
Director
Gail Gordon
Main address
PO Box 439
Tavernier, FL 33070 USA
EIN
20-1281542
NTEE code
Homes for Children & Adolescents (P76)
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Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our hearts were touched by the needs of the many abandoned children suffering in Guatemala. This brought forth the vision of Casa Agua Azul in 2013. We have been diligently working hard, digging in the dirt, and building relationships with the people of Guatemala. It has been a long journey to comply with the Guatemalan Government regulations and building in a foreign land. But the first goals have been accomplished. We are one of the only fully certified Children's Homes in Guatemala.
Our programs
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Children's Home
Our passion for the children of Guatemala greatly increased in 2009 when 9 women visited the children's home of Casa Ahicam located in Poptún, Guatemala. The desperation we witnessed moved our hearts. A fire destroyed the home in December of 2009, which compelled us to help in the rebuilding efforts. We joined forces with the Church of God and a new facility was completed to house the children of Ahicam.
Our hearts were touched by the needs of the many children suffering in Guatemala. This brought forth the vision of Casa Agua Azul in 2013. We have been diligently working hard, digging in the dirt, and building relationships with the people of Guatemala. It has been a long journey to comply with the Guatemalan Government regulations and building in a foreign land. But the journey has borne great fruit. Casa Agua Azul is open and caring for many children.
Where we work
Goals & Strategy
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What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Our mission is to provide a safe house for abandoned and abused children in Guatemala through Casa Agua Azul on Lake Izabal in the Rio Dulce.
The House provides a stable long term home where children are loved, cared for, and educated to become well adjusted and productive members of society.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Our strategies have been to build relationships within the communities we see the most need in Guatemala and work with the Guatemalan government to secure all certifications needed for the house. Our financial strategy has been to use foundation donations to purchase and modify the house to standards, tell our story via social media, and send short term mission groups to Guatemala to see first hand the impact their donations are making.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
We have secured a fantastic staff at Casa Agua Azul. Teachers, psychologist and Doctor are all on staff, along with care givers and our House Director. Our Board members are also frequently on site to review process and work with the children. The house in licensed for 24 children with the capability to apply for more.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
As stated above, we have accomplished certification to all Guatemalan requirements for a children's home. This took many years and tons of patience. We look forward to God's direction as we continue to help the many children and families in need in Guatemala.
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Blue Water Surrender Inc
Board of directorsas of 01/27/2024
Gail Gordon
Ted Gordon
Robert Onsguard
Marlin Simon
Bert Jimenez
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