The Bella Vista Girls Home

The Bella Vista Girls Home was started in 1920 in response to a boy's attempt to care fo his brothers and sisters after the death ofhis mother. By, 1995, the home had more than six hundred (600) children in residence; and in 1996 a new housing facility was constructed in San Andres, located in Las Cumbres, Republic of Panama.

Board Members

A committee of board members establishes the rules that are to be followed and the Director is responsible for the fulfillment of the established rules.
At the home, the girls developmental and socio-economic needs are met. They learn to live as a family, develop like skills, and attend local public schools. Recreational activities and educational trips are also part of their developmental process. They are frequent visitors to museums, theaters, parks and other recreational areas.

Episcopal Church
The home is under the auspices of the Episcopal Church in Panama, of which Bishop Rt. Rev. Julio E. Murray Th. is the head. The Rev. Nelson Edwards is the Chaplain of the girls home. He serves as a guide for the girls spiritual development.

Albergue de Maria

Albergue de Maria provee los ciudados elementalesa pacienttes desahuciados y en estado de recuperacion, que consiste en brindar una cama, el apoyo espiritual y humano , cuyo estado doloroso requiere comprension, atencion y calor humano.

Proyectos

Albergue de Maria

Casa de los Ninos

Escuela Oratorio de San Jose

Donaciones
Si desea contribuir co esta obra puede hacerlo directamente a traves de nuestra cuenta en el Banco General: Pequena Familia de Maria No. 04-27-01-144471-5.

Tambien puede contactarnos en la siguiente direccion postal:

Albergue de Maria, Apartado 0301-00329, Colon, Rep. de Panama.

Templo Calvario Christian Center

The Templo Calvario Christian Center was founded on November 20, 1968 and its located on 7th Street and Central in Colon, Republic of Panama. Currently the senior pastor is Rev. Ricardo L. Alleyne and his wife Marva Alleyne they have directed this church for the past 14 years.

Membership

The Templo Calvario has a 1000+ membership. Under the leadership of Rev. Alleyne and his wife they have founded several oureach minitries, that impact Colon city, such as: The Good Shepherd Academic Center, The Noah's Ark Day Care Center, Templo Calvario's Interdenominational Ministerial School, Soup Kitchens, Shaboc Restaurant, Shaboc Rehabilitation and Resocialization Center: Estereo Abalanza, Mercy House, Golden Hands Ministry, Youth and Children's Ministries, Toy Bank and the School Implemented Bank.
Apostle Alleyne and his wife have worked extensively with the street youth gangs in the city of Colon and have gained their deep respect. They also direct a tough jail ministry (men, women and youths).

Ministry
This ministry has been known for its deep interest in the wellbeing of people, especially the children and the youths. Both of them have reared already over seven youngsters.

The Sickle Cell Trust

The Sickle Cell Trust Council undertakes the management of patients with sickle cell disease on the island of Jamaica through clinics at the University Hospital, Black River Hospital and Cornwall Regional Hospital in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Patients receive diagnostic and consulting services, and most treatments free of charge.

Newborn Screening Program

The Jamaican Government's Newborn Screening Program for sickel cell disease is conducted by the Jamaican Trust's staff, under subcontract to the government in a laboratory in the New Education Center for Sickle Cell Disease.
The annual cost of the Trust, which is partially funded by international and local government agencies, are approximately $24 million. The remainder of the funding comes from local corporations and individuals.

Chairman
Dr. Graham Sergeant is Chairman of the board for the Jamaican Trust in the West Indies.