The Home Community Center
Through Jesus we bring Hope, Opportunities, Mentoring, Education and food to those who need it most.
The Home Community Center
Through Jesus we bring Hope, Opportunities, Mentoring, Education and food to those who need it most.
Our Story
God called and encouraged The Herrera's to open a community center in Milton Bight in 2022 to help families, children and youth at social risk and in poverty. We began activities in the community in March of 2023 and quickly God showed us the depth of the great need.
We now serve up to 100 children and youth on a recurring basis in things like education, sports, spiritual formation and fun.
Components and ways we serve
School reinforcement and educational monitoring
Education in our community and in the country is greatly lacking but during our time of working in the community, we have found that the problem is much greater than we initially realized. Many of our children are struggling to keep at their grade level and some are severely behind. Because of this, we have decided to focus in on this component by having a professional educator provide specialized classes and tutoring to help our kids succeed. Without these basic skills, our kids will struggle in life to get a job, make a living and provide for their family.
Creative use of free time and fun day
Every Friday we have a day dedicated to having fun with the children. We bring games from the most traditional to the most modern. This component is important because it helps kids learn creativity and provides ways to stay out of drugs and crime which is a risk in the community. This component is important for children like Rosela (10yo) who shared with us that she never has time to play with her friends because she has to take care of her sisters and work washing clothes to get a little money to help her mother who works all day. .
Computer Class
Our coordinator Ted has completed our first round of computer classes! They have been a huge blessing for these children who took them.
Our expectations for these classes are to give the students computer knowledge to help with school, take the community to another level in technology and provide the students with new opportunities for the future.
Freedom Church
Our commitment to God is to bring the message of salvation to those who are bound, showing the freedom that God allows us to have through his grace and his sacrifice on the cross.
Every Saturday at 10:00am we start our service.
Just after each service we share a lunch which is very important as it is the way we contribute to families being able to feed their children and provide fellowship.
Each meal is valued at 70 USD. Please help us by praying so that these funds can be raised each month.
Sports
Every week we take the children to play different sports. Currently our main focus in Soccer as it is the favorite. We also like to play American Football, Volleyball, kickball and more. We always have a blast.
Our focus with these sports is to be able to teach teamwork, good sportsmanship, goals and discipline. We have very impressive children and we want to support them in achieving each of their goals.
How to help
Come on a trip
Come by yourself or get together with your church, school, friend group or family and plan a mission trip to Roatan! We would be honored to have you come to the island, introduce you to our community and give you the opportunity to serve where God has gifted you.
You can expect an experience that will be greatly impactful and one that you won't soon forget. You'll be back!
Give
Your monthly donations are of great importance to the mission. With even a small donation, you contribute to the development of the community in a big way.
Your donations help us to:
-Cover monthly expenses of the center
-Feed a hungry child
-Provide tutoring for a child who is struggling in school
-Provide supplies for our classes, games, church activities
-Give a child computer classes
-Give our center volunteers a fun day out
Stay up to date, tell your friends
Find us on Facebook, instagram and on our website. Follow us and keep up with the photos and videos we upload.
Help us by liking our posts and sharing the news with your friends about what God is doing in Milton Bight, Honduras.
Reach out with any questions or concerns.
OUR TEAM
Dino & Kenzie Herrera
Missionaries to Roatan and Founders of the Home Community Center.
Responsible for raising all the funds necessary to carry out opperations normally.
Worship leaders at R Church and new parents.
Ted Herrera
HCC Coordinator, Soccer coach, sports coordinator, computer teacher. Responsible for executing the activities and components of the community center, empowering the community and recruiting volunteers.
Responsible for the organization and administration of the HCC
Gary & Suzanne Loggins
Missionaries called to make an impact in Honduras. Directors of the Healing Honduras Program, partners and volunteers of the HCC.
Gary: visionary, Program Manager and financial support.
Suzanne: Radiologist and financial support.
Dan Herrera
HCC volunteer focused on logistics, organization and social media.
Helps in the planning of monthly activities and the overall smooth running of the center.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the community center located? Roatan or Santos Guardiola?
We are located in Jose Santos Guardiola, municipality of Islas de la Bahia, a beautiful community between Turquoise Bay and Politilly Bight.
How far is it from Roatan airport?
Approximately 45 minutes from the international airport, depending on traffic.
Can I donate directly to a PayPal account?
We receive donations to our personal accounts in case we are unable to make donations through the website.