Sebastian was placed in our care by the government agency, Conani. Sebastian and his two siblings were living with their maternal grandmother. Their mother was incarcerated and Conani found the children living in the streets, neglected and uncared for in a nearby town called Nagua.
Sebastian is very orderly and calm. He loves fruits and his favorites are mango and apple. He is very diligent in school and likes to read and draw. He dreams of traveling and wants to be an engineer.
$30.00 / month
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
info@advocatesoflove.org
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.