My Story

Sofia is the youngest of 3 siblings of single mother Maribel. Sofia attends CDL’s Children’s Center with her older brother Mario, and her older sister is part of CDL’s Youth Mentorship Program. Sofia is a sweet little girl who can often be found running around with her group of friends in her CDL class. She is learning, growing and is very intelligent. 

Sofia’s Mom Maribel came to Casa de Luz desperately asking for help after she arrived in Primo Tapia in 2016.  She had found a job as a dishwasher at a local restaurant and had no one to care for her children while she worked. When we interviewed Maribel, prayed with her, and gave her the news that her children would be accepted into Casa de Luz, she cried tears of joy and thankfulness! Maribel has found such a sense of stability since becoming a part of the CDL family and God has really healed and transformed her. In the spring of 2022, Maribel became the manager of CDL’s new small business, K47 Café! 

We are so thankful that God has given us the opportunity to partner with this family, and we are excited to see all that God is going to do in and through them.  Maribel wants you to know, “I am so thankful the support of Casa de Luz. You have given me so much peace in knowing that my children are being cared for by you, angels that God has brought into my path” She also asks that you continue to pray for her and for her children.