
Sponsor a Child in Samaná
There are vulnerable children who need your care and support in the Samaná community of the Dominican Republic. Help Advocates of Love make a difference
There are vulnerable children who need your care and support in the Samaná community of the Dominican Republic. Help Advocates of Love make a difference
Praying for the child you sponsor is a touching way to share love and encouragement, even when you are thousands of miles away. Saying a
From infancy to young adulthood, children need to be loved, cared for, and educated to thrive in society. Unlike other types of donations, sponsoring a
Winter in the Dominican Republic is filled with life. While you may be bundled up where you live, visiting the DR during the winter and
You would be hard-pressed to find an island province as visually beautiful and culturally rich as the Samaná Province in Dominican Republic. Samaná was first
In 2021, safety while traveling is on all of our minds. Traveling to the Dominican Republic is only a couple of hours by plane from
The US-based organization, Advocates of Love is an approved 501c3. Under the guidance of its Board of Directors, Advocates of Love is responsible for raising mission awareness, fundraising, and operational management of the non-governmental organization (NGO) in the Dominican Republic. Advocates of Love has final approval over all activities required to operate the Children’s Home.
The Dominican Republic-based organization, Fundacion Defensores De Amor, is an approved NGO. The NGO, in partnership with local churches, is accountable for the daily operations and responsibilities of the Children’s Home, the community-based care program, and children’s churches.
813.321.3904
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Advocates of Love
Post Mail Box 321
1936 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.
Wesley Chapel, FL 33543-9262
Melissa is originally from Ocala, FL and after moving around Florida, Georgia & North Carolina, she has settled back in Ocala. Melissa went to the College of Central Florida and has pursued a life of service in various administrative, customer service and marketing roles. She has now settled into her dream role as the Communications Director for Advocates of Love.
Melissa was on the state board of the Florida Foster and Adoptive Parent Association while serving 4 years as a foster and then adoptive mom. She has two adopted daughters, Kenzi and Shyne, who keep her busy. Melissa also serves in her local church.
You can reach Melissa via email: melissa@advocatesoflove.org.