The Story of
Bright Stars
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Bright Stars
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Less than a thousand miles from Central Florida, where we live, lies an island nation with over 120,000 children who are orphaned due to poverty or domestic violence. The beauty of its coastline belies the suffering and hardships that are hidden in the barrios and picturesque villages.
It was during a wheelchair distribution to the Dominican Republic a few years ago that we were introduced to 22 orphaned girls, all of whom were kept in a small home in the capital city of Santo Domingo. Although the visit was brief, we were struck by the sense that we had a responsibility to help girls like these to have more food security and a better environment.
Three years later, through the providence of God, we found a beautiful campus just 30 minutes from the Santo Domingo airport. The five-acre parcel had all the essentials to house 30-40 girls, with ample space outside for exercise and even the opportunity to grow their crops. We had to act, creating an international foundation called Bright Stars for the Children in the Dominican Republic. Partnering with the Morningstar Educational Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, we purchased this ideal property with 50% down payment, with the remainder payable in October 2025.
Since then, we have been busy updating the campus to prepare for the orphans that will arrive in little more than two months. From cribs to fencing to the internet, all must be provisioned quickly – the girls desperately need a home, with more on the way. Please join us on this incredible adventure – changing these girl’s lives through love, security, and training, exchanging possibilities for past tragedies.
There are three ways you can help financially with your tax-deductible gift:
Thank you so much for everything you are doing for the Children of Bright Stars!
It was during a wheelchair distribution to the Dominican Republic a few years ago that we were introduced to 22 orphaned girls, all of whom were kept in a small home in the capital city of Santo Domingo. Although the visit was brief, we were struck by the sense that we had a responsibility to help girls like these to have more food security and a better environment.
Three years later, through the providence of God, we found a beautiful campus just 30 minutes from the Santo Domingo airport. The five-acre parcel had all the essentials to house 30-40 girls, with ample space outside for exercise and even the opportunity to grow their crops. We had to act, creating an international foundation called Bright Stars for the Children in the Dominican Republic. Partnering with the Morningstar Educational Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, we purchased this ideal property with 50% down payment, with the remainder payable in October 2025.
Since then, we have been busy updating the campus to prepare for the orphans that will arrive in little more than two months. From cribs to fencing to the internet, all must be provisioned quickly – the girls desperately need a home, with more on the way. Please join us on this incredible adventure – changing these girl’s lives through love, security, and training, exchanging possibilities for past tragedies.
There are three ways you can help financially with your tax-deductible gift:
- Help us get ready with special projects needed to comfortably house the girls in their new home
- Provide monthly giving for operational expenses including food, clothing and staffing.
- Donate to the purchase price of the campus we call Bright Stars. The final payment of $250,000 US is due October 4, 2025.
Thank you so much for everything you are doing for the Children of Bright Stars!
We Need Your Help To Change Lives
With your donation, we can provide basic needs like food, water, education, security and health care for these amazing girls to grow and thrive in a positive, nurturing environment.
Thank you for partnering with us.
