Drug and alcohol addiction in Mexico is one of the leading causes of cyclical poverty, broken families, crime, and the problems that surround our communities here in Mazatlan. To give you some perspective, every child in Roots & Wings program has an immediate family member that is battling, or has battled, an addiction. Mothers. Fathers. […]
Hi guys, we thought we’d give a little update on what’s happening at Roots & Wings. Mexico is in the same boat as the US and Canada: schools are closed and social distancing guidelines are in place. Friends and volunteers have had to depart earlier than anticipated, or postpone their visit. Like all of you, […]
At the end of the gospel of Matthew, Jesus gave His final words to His disciples. He told them to go into all the world and make disciples of all the nations. Our desire from day one has been to participate in the spread of the gospel and to see families build up in Him. […]
She was so tiny. Her skin so pale, her body so fragile. We were afraid to take our eyes off her for even a second for fear she’d quit breathing. How could you not love and care for this new, precious little life? But addiction has a way of numbing all one’s emotions and focusing […]
On Monday, the kids are heading back to school! While we’re looking forward to recovering from having ALL the kids here ALL SUMMER LONG, we are a bit sad too because we’ve had such a fun summer all together. The kids are growing up so fast right before our eyes and sometimes it’s a little […]
Well, guys, as most of you know, Roots & Wings has been built in phases, and guess what… Phase 4 is here! We always knew Phase 1 would be followed by Phase 2. We dreamed about a Phase 3, and sure enough, that dream became a reality almost 2 years ago. But Phase 4, well […]
Parents everywhere dream about better futures for their children. Whether you’re in Canada or Mexico or anywhere in between… parents hopes are generally rooted in the same ideas: success, love, happiness, and independence. One of the coolest parts about seeing a family empowered is hearing how those dreams change and grow. How more time and […]
The kids aren’t cute anymore. Well, that isn’t true. Damian, Ernesto, Gohan and Luis are still breaking hearts with their chubby cheeks and silly antics. But Roots & Wings has moved from being an organization in its infancy into its blossoming, yet challenging adolescence. During our first weeks at Roots & Wings, our days were […]
“It’s the most wonderful time of year!” It’s a nice line in a song, but only a dream for so many around the world. Just like God grabbed the attention of the Magi through a star in the sky, inviting them to embark on a journey to find the true king, God grabbed our attention […]
