Mama Lupita began Casa Hogar Elim in her home in 1986 with four children she found abandoned by an alcoholic father (their mother had died). She was married with four children of her own, but God had placed a desire in her heart to help others. Those four children have grown up at Casa Hogar Elim along with many, many other children. They found love, shelter, food, and the message of a Savior who loves them no matter what their circumstances. Of those first four children, one has graduated from college, is married and has started a family. Two others are attending college and the other is working at the orphanage. Mama Lupita turns no one away nor does she send anyone away.

At the present time she has over 100 children ranging in age from infant to 24 years old. They are taught to love the Lord and depend on Him to supply their needs. We know that it is not by accident that we became involved with Casa Hogar Elim. Our desire is to be used of God to help the children reach their full potential. We want to let the love of God show through our actions.

Casa Hogar Elim Orphanage is privately run and receives no funding from the government, but is funded solely through private donations. We ask that you allow God to speak to your heart concerning what you should do in regards to giving. We ask you most of all to keep us in your prayers. We are assured that God will supply all our needs according to his riches in glory.