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A Friendship Story

September 13, 2026•2 min read

What Happens When Someone Believes in You

A Friendship Story

I wanted to share a tender mercy I received this month from a loving Father in Heaven:

The Power of Belief

Something powerful happens within you when someone believes you are capable of more than you think.

We genuinely believe in the divine capacity of each person involved in our work at Find Your Path Mission. It is what drives what we do.

We know you do too, and that is why you donate and volunteer to help. Thank you for believing in them with us.

If you'd like to sponsor one of these incredible young people, please visit our newly updated sponsorship page (which includes Edwin, whom we met at an orphanage in Tijuana and who just moved in with us) to select a young person you'd like to sponsor:

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Your Donations

Here is a quick update about what your donations are allowing us to do:

  1. English Classes: Our first group of English Students will be graduating from English Connect 3 this fall. We are so proud of their efforts and how far they have come.

  2. Art classes: These classes aren't just about learning a skill. Isa teaches them about resiliency, God's love, self-compassion, growth mindset, and more. Youth who thought they were bad at almost everything are now seeing that they can grow, learn, and create the life they feel inspired to live.

  3. Find Your Path at the High School: We are starting the Find Your Path Program at a local high school this week. We will work with groups of 30 students for 50 minutes each during the entire school day on Fridays. We will teach them how to find their path and make a difference through games and discussions.

  4. Find Your Path for Kids: We partnered with an after-school program for elementary and junior high students at the library. We are doing activities and discussions with them every Wednesday.

  5. Chess Club: We found a kind older gentleman who loves chess. He agreed to help us put together a chess club. Clubs and after-school programs help the youth engage their hearts and minds in a positive way, build relationships of trust, and build confidence.

We have a few more things in the works, but I'll let you know about them as we start them!

A group of smiling people pose for a selfie in a colorful art studio, with a table laden with snacks and drinks in the foreground and artwork adorning the walls in the background.In the foreground, people are seated at a table with snacks, while in the background, a man stands and addresses a group in a room decorated with colorful murals.In the foreground, several boys are playing chess at a paint-splattered table, while the background reveals a vibrant art studio filled with colorful paintings on the walls.Children sit in chairs in a library decorated with flags and balloons, with bookshelves lining the walls in the background.

Thank You!

None of this would be possible without your donations and visits. We thank you and love you.

With gratitude,

Karen and the Find Your Path Mission Team

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Karen Bates

Karen is the creator of the Find Your Path Program and Founder of Find Your Path Mission, a non profit organization dedicated to helping youth break negative cycles and reach their personal potential.

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