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  Recent News:

• HELP ESBIN:  so many of you have met Esbin, prayed for him, given food, donations, and support.  we are praying that 2010 will be the year that brings complete healing to our buddy.  the 6mo goal has been met!  read more!
  

• 12x12 LOVE PROJECT YEAR-END PARTY:  on dec 31 we celebrated with all of the families who have received new homes through the 12x12 ministry.  it was an amazing event full of fun and reflection.  more here, plus lots of photos!

• 2nd ANNUAL BUENA VISTA CHRISTMAS PARTY:  about 800 presents and cookies given out to kids who likely didn't get anything else for Christmas.  this was a special Christmas day!  check it out.

• CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS OF NEW HOMES COMPLETED!  Tomasa's family and Eugenia's family were recently welcomed into their new homes!  these 2 homes were completed extremely fast as the 12x12 crew rushed to get them in before Christmas.  what a special Christmas treat to celebrate with these familes.  check out the links for stories and lots of photos!!

• CELEBRATING THE COMPLETION OF THE PLAYGROUND FUNDRAISER!  we officially met our goal of $6,000 and bought & installed a first class playground for the community of Buena Vista!  click here for the update and pics of the celebration!

• GIVING GIFTS IN THE NAME OF OTHERS:  a great way to give someone a gift with meaning.  check out this example...  given to Brodie Waters from his monther-in-law for Christmas.
  

• BLANCA SUZANNA:  check out this short video about a girl whose life is being changed through the 12x12 Love Project.

• CHICKEN BUSINESS UPDATE:  the first round of selling and buying has passed, and we're starting round two.  the schmidt family is doing a great job teaching these families how to run a business, not to mention learning a few things for themselves about the chicken biz!  read more about what we're doing and why!

• JOHNSON FAMILY NEWS:  you can click here for some recent Johnson family updates.

• BLOGS:  you can always follow our BLOGS for more!