Guglielmo S Hope Inc

Programs: The organization pairs orphaned children from around the world with families that are willing to host them for several weeks at a time during the summer and winter seasons. The organization has provided hosting for over 160 children during its fiscal year. The childrens airfare is provided for, as well as their cost of living and entertainment expenses. The children visit places like the beach, disneyland, and soccer camp. The hosting families teach the orhpaned children how to live the american lifestyle and experience what family life is like. The organization also provides english lessons to some of the children that it expects to provide hosting for. This enables the children to have a smooth transition in to their hosting families and help them to gain a better understanding of american life while they are visiting. After the children returned to their home countries, it was reported that the children were happier than ever before and showed interest in brightening their futures.

while staying in america with their host families, the children were provided with medical insurance which included not only health insurance, but dental and vision coverage, as well. The children were taken to doctors for physical examinations, eye exams, and dental care. Many children went back to their home countries able to see well for the first time, as they were given prescription eye glasses. Many also went home pain free due to the dental work that received while staying with their host families. Ukrainian orphanage directors have reported that the children who received prescription eye glasses are now performing better in the schooling.

the organization provides the orphaned children with clothing and educational supplies that they need. The clothes and supplies are either sent home with the hosted children, or sent directly to the orphanages.