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A Word From The Founder Of Los Angelitos Orphanage




I have been managing Los Angelitos Orphanage for 13 years now, and some wonder how I am able to continue caring for so many orphans and abandoned children. But even at the age of 70, I believe this is my mission in life and God's calling for me.

Los Angelitos is a very personal mission for me. At the age of four I was placed in an orphanage along with my three-year-old sister. As a result of my experience at the Home For the Friendless in Williamsport, PA, I understand very well the pain our children suffer — the pain of being abandoned and cast aside.

I am so thankful to be able to help these children in need, children whose parents have died or abandoned them, children who have no one one to care for them and nowhere to go. It is such a wonderful blessing to give them a chance to live a normal life like other children their age, a chance to have a secure home, a family life, the opportunity to receive an education, and a chance to grow in the gospel.

I would like to express my gratitude to all of you who support the children of Los Angelitos Orphanage. You are also our family and the most important part of this ministry; without your donations this orphanage would not be possible. I may do the day-to-day work at the orphanage, but you provide the financing to make this haven a reality for the children who live here. Before every meal we give thanks to the Lord for His many blessings and then we give thanks to you for putting food on the table.

~Edward Perry, Founder and Director


Adding Some Elbow Room

The children of Los Angelitos need room to supplement their current, crowded Spanish colonial home. An additional location has been secured, but there is hardly enough room to accommodate 35 children and the Los Angelitos staff.

Construction of a new facility which will include two dormitories, a large kitchen and dining room, and a spacious living room is beginning soon. Multi-platinum vocal artist Chynna Phillips Baldwin and her actor husband William Baldwin have donated $5,000 to jump start the fundraising. However, we will need additional funds to continue with the construction.

Please join us in our work to help the children of Los Angelitos Orphanage and allow their dreams to come true. No amount is too small.

If Music Be The Food Of Love, Play On

In February of 2010, three musicians from Atlanta, Georgia shared their love of music with the children and staff of Los Angelitos Orphanage. A beautiful time was had by all and now we would like to share it with you.


Computers Needed!

The children are all trying to improve their computer skills to be more productive in the future, but mostly have old throw away computers to practice on. Any not-so-old computers would be greatly appreciated, especially laptops due to limited space at the orphanage.

Back To School!

The children are back to school and what a scramble!!  Three graduated from elementary school and entered middle school, three in middle school, and three in high school.  Seven others are in elementary school.  Needless to say, things are pretty busy around here, and the expenses ... wow, a whopping $120 dollars for books per student creates another layer of need. In addition, there are new uniforms, new shoes, and all the extras that go with getting back to school. In Mexico students have to buy their own books, uniforms, and shoes.

Battling The Heat

The weather's been super hot these days (107F and above) but the kids keep cool off at the beach on their days off. The Pacific Ocean is only 12 miles away now that there is the new four lane highway from Tijuana to Rosarito Beach. Thanks to Friends of Los Niños and Grace Presbyterian Church the children were outfitted in style with new bathing suits.