Colina de Luz, Christian Home for Children
Providing a loving home and quality education for children

Located on the far south side of Tijuana, Mexico, Colina de Luz (Hill of Light) is home to children of all ages. How did these children end up at this home? Some have been abused, some orphaned, some abandoned, reflecting the poverty that surrounds their family life and community. Situated on top of a hill, as the name suggests, Colina not only offers a literal and figurative oasis to these desperately needy children, but also truly provides a home with loving care.

Jim and Susan Drake are two of the three Founders of Colina de Luz, Christian Home for Children. It was founded July 4th, 1987. God touched, and continues to touch, Jim and Susan's hearts for the many needy children in and around the Tijuana, Mexico area.

Over the years, Colina has become a ministry of faith and a "Home" for hundreds of children. It continually houses an average of 60 boys and girls ranging in age from infants thru University. The staff numbers approximately 20 and work together to see that the highest quality of care possible is maintained. Colina de Luz is considered by the local Mexican Government to be one of the finest Homes of its kind and was privileged in 1999 to win one of two Golden Angel Awards along with Shiners Hospital of Los Angeles (for their care of many of the medical needs for children in Northern Baja).

Colina's kids are taught to "Walk in the Light as He (Christ Jesus) is in the Light". Principles of love, a relationship with their Creator and Savior, and love for others, especially the needy, are strongly stressed. The children learn integrity, responsibility for themselves and others, and cleanliness. They are encouraged to set their goals high, and do their best to maintain good grades in school and excel thru University.

God has laid it upon the heart of this ministry to reach out with the Love of Jesus to the many needs in the Tijuana area by helping: Prison Ministries, Convalescent Homes, Rehabilitation Ministries, Medical and Dental Clinic (on site), Local churches, and ministering to local poor families in various ways the Love of Jesus.

To learn more, please read our book “The Journey of Faith” which can be read from the home page of our web site: www.ColinaDeLuz.org.

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Mexico Orphanage Ministry
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