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Tyler’s Family Trip to Peru
Tyler and Allison had the incredible opportunity to bring their three children to visit all their boys in both January (for the 10 year anniversary celebration) and July (to accompany the Redeemer Community Church team) of this year! From gathering around long tables for big family dinners to playing games together out...
Sweet Gatherings Worth Remembering
The past few months have been filled with sweet gatherings worth remembering. Attempting —despite the intense jungle heat— to roast marshmallows over a bonfire, learning the new-to-Iquitos game of Gaga ball, organizing Not Forgotten family-wide competitions, and opening our city location, Aporcar, to the community ...
Grateful for all God has done!
We at Not Forgotten have had so much to be thankful for these past few months! Thanks to your faithful support, we’ve been able to:Hold a re-filling Not Forgotten men's staff retreatDesign, perform, and host a Bible story-themed theater production, open to the communityOrganize several family fun field days and f...
Our boys love to play!
Trips to the park, games in the sand, and time in the pool are essential bonding experiences for our big family. Watching them laugh and grow together is such a joy!“Behold, how good and pleasant it iswhen brothers dwell in unity!”–Psalm 133:1We never want to take our boys’ playtime for granted. Praise God they...
In uniform and ready to GROW!
What do you think of our school uniforms? Our boys are looking sharp and attending school with determination. Their dedication to learning inspires us every day!First Corinthians 10:23 says, “So, whatever you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” This verse is a big encouragement to our boy...
Thank You For Your Generosity!
We are so grateful to everyone who has supported us in our goal to purchase new, reliable vehicles for our boys! Thank you to all those who have donated, and to those who have prayed over our needs—the generous spirit that fills our community is truly something special!With your help, we've raised $26,629.20!“A...
Help Us Keep Our Boys Moving
Between school, doctor appointments, and enrichment outings, our boys are constantly on the move. Each activity is essential to the boys’ wellbeing and growth, making reliable transportation a must.Right now, two of our vans–both being over 10 years old–are due for replacement. We are seeking to raise $65,000 to ...
Hard at Work
Highlighters out. Books open. Focus harnessed.School isn’t always easy, but our boys work hard on their learning. They know that education is important and that the time they spend studying new material, figuring out difficult equations, and discussing complicated concepts is time spent investing in their futures.We ...
We’ve Been Busy Celebrating!
At Not Forgotten, we love to celebrate–especially when it's to celebrate our boys!With cake, good food, paper crowns, and big smiles, we’ve been busy making each child’s birthday special.“This is the day that the Lord has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it.”All these parties remind us how blessed our ...
Not Forgotten receives grant during Project for Awesome 2025!
We have big news: Not Forgotten was chosen to receive a grant from the Foundation to Decrease World Suck during Project for Awesome 2025!The total grant is $38,841.16. Praise God!“Every good and perfect gift is from above,coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights,who does not change like shifting shadows.”...
Bringing LIGHT Back to Iquitos – Thanks to YOU!
Last month, we shared that our home in Iquitos was without power – an urgent and unexpected need that we couldn’t face alone.Today, we’re writing with joy (and light!) to say: power has been restored.And it’s because of you!Your giving and your prayers – they we felt, and met with humble gratitude. Our goal w...
Help provide hope, healing, and transformation to children in Peru.
Every child deserves to know they are loved, valued, and never forgotten. 💛 Your generosity helps provide safe homes, education, and the love of Christ to children in Peru who need it most.When you give, you become part of a story of hope, healing, and transformation. Your support ensures that children grow up in a ...
Urgent Need: Help Us Bring Light to Those We Serve.
We are facing an urgent need that requires your immediate help. Our facility is in desperate need of a$10,000 electrical replacement.Without the funds to replace the current damaged electrical system, we risk leaving our children and staff in the dark, both literally and figuratively, as we continue to provide care, ed...
Happy Holidays!
Thank you for your support this past year. Please continue giving so that we can continue providing children in the jungles of Peru with the opportunities and resources they need and deserve to overcome the cycles of poverty, abandonment, and neglect from which they came so that they can build hope for a better future...
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
We hope you had a wonderful holiday! May your 2025 be filled with hope and joy. Thank you for your kindness and generosity.
Talent
We are so proud of each of our boys! Every day we get encourage them to explore their interests and provide the support they need to grow their talents. Andy is an amazing artist. Manuel is a great dancer. Axel is a wonder chef. Lloni is a brilliant actor. Thank you for helping our boys develop their gifts and in...
We are thankful!
We are thankful for all of our supporters. Because of you our kids never go hungry. They are well provided for in so many ways. We couldn't do it without you!
Having fun!
One of the biggest joys is seeing our boys having fun. One of our goals is to give them back their childhood which has been robbed from them by their circumstances. Having fun and removing their worries is a big part of that.
Leaving on a jet plane
We want to teach our boys to dream big and give them the tools to reach their goals. Part of this is showing them the world outside of the Amazon jungle. That's why before our boys enter high school we take them on a cultural trip to see Lima the capital and other important parts of Peru. They have a little fun alo...
Kite crafts
Crafts are a regular part of summer activities for our boys. Here our professor Cynthia is helping our boys make kites.
Go fish!
Young and old, all our boys at Not Forgotten love to fish. Thanks for making fishing possible for them.
Life is just fun in the jungle!
Whether climbing trees, eating fruit, swimming, fishing, playing soccer, or just playing, life in the jungle is a lot of fun.
Music at Not Forgotten
Music remains a key tool that we use at Not Forgotten to teach our kids discipline, fine motor skills, team work, and to build self-esteem. It is amazing to watch kids grow in proficiency and confidence.
Investing in caregivers
Our staff plays the most vital role in caring for our boys. We can have the fanciest facilities but without well-trained, caring, and fulfilled staff our efforts would be fruitless. That is why we invest both time in resources in taking care of our staff. Recently we were able to send the men and women on Not Forgotten...
Wild animals of the Amazon!
In Las Lomas our youngest boys practice their dance about all the animals in God's creation.
Back to school
In Peru, we are getting ready to head back to school. We are thankful for your help in supporting these boys and their education.
Homemade cookies
The boys in Las Lomas having fun making homemade treats with Milagros.
Our Newest Home
We've been busy building a new home in Aporcar (our city location) this fall. Currently Carlos, Helen and all 8 boys in the their care are in Las Lomas (our jungle location). The boys in their home are getting ready to start high school in February so they will be moving into this new home later this month to get s...
Update your address!
Carlos and Helen are moving with the boys in their care to a new home in the city later this month. If you have moved recently please update your address in Patreon. We plan to send out 2023 Not Forgotten patches the first part of this year and want to make sure yours gets to the right place. Thanks!
Happy New Year!
We had a wonderful Christmas and fantastic new year celebration at Not Forgotten. We hope your holiday was amazing and wish you a great 2024! Thank you for continuing to support us the work we do.
