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This solid wood cross, in Teal,  was designed and handcrafted by Juventino Guaran of Los Ninos con Bendición. What originally began as a way for the project to supplement it's income, has now grown to include many of the fathers of the children in the program working to fill orders of crosses and the Guatemalan frames they also make. In addition, the program has expanded to include an afternoon carpentry class, and often you will find the high schoolers making these items as well. They are sold unfinished at this point and most are painted in the United States. This summer, the  "distressed" paint look will be taught and the project will take over that task as well. Ninos con Bendicion, "Children with Blessing" was created in 2006, by Lesbi Chavez and her husband Juventino, so that children from their village of  San Antonio Aguas Calientes could receive a quality education, while strengthening their own cultural and family ties.  Their dedication to the children is infectious, and many people from a diverse set of backgrounds now volunteer their time.   Lesbi and Tino created this group out of their deep spiritual belief, coming, as they say, as a dream from God.  This unique cultural and educational program empowers children to appreciate and transform their lives.This solid wood cross, in Treasure, was designed and handcrafted by Juventino Guaran of Los Ninos con Bendicion. What originally began as a way for the project to supplement it's income, has now grown to include many of the fathers of the children in the program working to fill orders of crosses and the Guatemalan frames they also make. In addition, the program has expanded to include an afternoon carpentry class, and often you will find the high schoolers making these items as well. They are sold unfinished at this point and most are painted in the United States. This summer, the  "distressed" paint look will be taught and the project will take over that task as well.Ninos con Bendicion, "Children with Blessing" was created in 2006, by Lesbi Chavez and her husband Juventino, so that children from their village of  San Antonio Aguas Calientes could receive a quality education, while strengthening their own cultural and family ties.  Their dedication to the children is infectious, and many people from a diverse set of backgrounds now volunteer their time.   Lesbi and Tino created this group out of their deep spiritual belief, coming, as they say, as a dream from God.  This unique cultural and educational program empowers children to appreciate and transform their lives.

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