What is The Compassion Foundation of Kansas City?

A non-profit 501 (c)(3) educational organization founded in 2000 committed to the belief that, “All children should receive the gift of education, regardless of socio-economic status.”  The Foundation seeks to inspire a passion for life-long learning, encourages students to become role models and supports them giving back to their communities.  We sponsor children in the border town of Ranchos De Anapra, Mexico, on the outskirts of Juarez, Mexico, to enable them to continue their education when their families are not financially able. The CFKC works with two elementary schools, Jamie Torres Bodeth and Xicotecatl and one middle school, Federal Catorce.

Where is Ranchos De Anapra?

Ranchos de Anapra is a fast-growing  border town located on the remote outskirts of Juarez, Mexico, 20 minutes from El Paso, Texas.  There is a vast shortage of decent housing and substandard conditions exist in this poor area which lacks infrastructure. An average house is flat-topped with 200-400 square feet and is commonly constructed with materials that are obtained by the city dump.  Although there are areas that have running water, others still obtain their water in trucks.  Wind from the mesa blows fiercely and sends silt and dust into the homes.

Accomplishments

• 543 Scholarships have been provided for children in need to continue their education since 2001.

• 59,800 hot, healthy school lunches have been served to elementary children since 2002 providing necessary nutrition for growth and well-being.

• CFKC has partnered with the University of El Paso to distribute, diversify and update book donations to the children.

• A permanent collection of story books for grades 1-6 was established by the CFKC

• 16,000 gifts have been distributed by the CFKC during December trips by board members and volunteers since 2000.

• 6,500 dental hygiene kits have been distributed since 2005.

• 445 visits to the dentist for exams, cleanings, dental care, fillings, extractions, etc. have been provided.

• 2006 Through a generous donor, the CFKC had trees purchased and planted around the school yard.

• 2006 The CFKC began to provide dental care to all sponsored students.

• 2005 A dental hygiene program was initiated and negotiations with a local dentist to provide full dental cleanings began.

• 2003-2004 A library and school cafeteria was constructed for use by the entire school.  In addition an office was built for the principal.

• 2003-2004 Restrooms for use by 1200 students included 7 bathrooms for girls and 5 for boys was constructed.

• 2003-2004 A basketball/soccer court was installed in the middle of the playground at Jamie Torres Bodeth/Xicotecatl

• 2003-2004 The CFKC hosted a school principal and a school board member and a teacher to come to Kansas to obtain information for their school

• 2001-2002  The CFKC helped the school Ricardo Flores build a school library and install a heating system.  CFKC volunteers provided assistance on site.  Upon the completion of the library, CFKC donated children’s books for grades 1-6.