Success Stories
Adrianna
Adriana arrived at La Gran Familia in August of 2018 at the age of 15. Her parents, both elderly and without stable employment, struggled to provide for her education. Her mother was unable to walk due to illness, and her father came to La Gran Familia seeking help so that Adriana could continue her studies, something he desperately wanted for her but simply could not afford.
From the moment she arrived, Adriana became a joyful and steady presence in our home. She has always been a wonderful companion to the other children and youth, often helping the little ones with whatever they need. Her generosity of spirit has made her a beloved part of our family. In 2019, Adriana became seriously ill and spent three months in the hospital. Thanks to attentive medical care and the support of the LGF family, she recovered fully and was able to return home—her home at La Gran Familia—and continue her schooling.
Her perseverance paid off. On January 7, 2022, Adriana graduated from high school—an achievement made possible through her determination and the support of those who believed in her. That February, she began studying Education at a university in Cuauhtémoc, pursuing her dream of helping others as she has been helped.
During her school vacations, Adriana worked in the operations area of a local company. Thanks to her hard work and reliability, she was recently promoted to an office position, a remarkable step forward for her future.
Adriana’s story is a beautiful reminder of what stability, love, and opportunity can do in a young person’s life. We are so proud of her and excited to see all that God has in store for her.
Fast forward to 2025
Today is my last day at LGF, the place that changed the course of my life. As I say goodbye, I want to share something with you, because none of what happened here would have been possible without the generosity of people like you.
When I first arrived, I didn’t come with much: not confidence, not direction, and certainly not hope. But because this home exists—because you choose to believe in it—I found all three. This home is more than a safe place to sleep. It’s a home where people learn to breathe again, where kindness is offered without conditions, and where broken pieces are met with patience instead of judgment. Every warm meal, every program, every quiet moment of support is a direct result of your compassion.
Thanks to this place, I was able to finish my studies—something I once thought was for “other people,” not someone like me. But the truth is, it wasn’t just my studies that were restored here. I learned how to trust again. I learned how to heal. I learned that my story didn’t have to repeat the patterns of my past. What happened within these walls didn’t just impact me; it changed the future of my family, too. Generations of struggle stopped with me—because here, someone believed I could be more.
I’m leaving today with more than a diploma in Education. I’m leaving with dignity, stability, values, and the courage to build a life I once couldn’t even imagine. And that is the power of your support. You didn’t just help to keep the lights on—you helped turn a home into a place where people can rebuild their lives from the inside out.
Thank you for giving me—and so many others—a chance at a new beginning. I will carry this place in my heart forever, because it’s where I started becoming the person I’ve always wanted to be.
Please keep supporting this work. There are others walking through these doors today who feel as lost as I once did—and they deserve the same chance at hope, healing, and a future filled with possibility.
With all my love and gratitude,
Adriana
Lupe, Itsel, and Ricky
In 2008, a mother of two young sons had been abandoned by her husband, and she supported her children by working as a house cleaner in a large home. 
She became very ill, and was unable to work enough to support the boys and herself. The owner of the home said that she could continue to live in the house while she recuperated and continue to work as much as she could. But the homeowner was adamant that she would have to find somewhere else for her sons to live. The mother came to La Gran Familia and inquired about bringing her sons to live there and receive their education.
Both boys, Guadalupe and Ricardo, were good students, and both absolutely loved to play soccer. They soon accumulated a large number of trophies and medals from their soccer successes. Ricardo, the younger of the brothers, is still part of LGF, and he is now in Mexico City as part of a professional soccer team, Las Pumas. The team has supported him as he finishes high school, and he is at the highest level of their farm team. He has a bright future ahead of him as a professional soccer player.
After 2½ years with the Pumas, Ricky tried out with a similar pro team, the Bravos, of Ciudad Juárez, so that he could be closer to home. Making the team, he will finish his last semester of high school in Ciudad Juárez. He turned 18 in August 2019 and he plays well enough to play with the 20 year olds. At age 20, he will begin to receive a salary. He continues to be a very good student, and if the soccer career does not develop, he will do well in the University.
The older brother, Lupe, stayed at LGF until he finished high school. He had fallen in love with one of his classmates, Aracely, and they married soon after graduation. They now have two children, Chelsea who is two, and Itzel who is one. He works in the warehouse of the Lala milk company. Recently he wrote, “I am proud to have lived in La Gran Familia for eight years. My brother, Ricky, is fulfilling his dreams of playing professional soccer that we both shared since we were little boys. I was unable to follow this dream, because I chose to start a family.” He also said about his time at LGF, “I was able to learn true life values and was fortunate to know that there are people who support noble causes without any desire to receive financial rewards. A person can repay financial loans, but to people that treat you kindly, you are indebted forever.”