FriendsOfTheOrphans

Events & Travel Opportunities

Events

Each of the Friends of the Orphans regional offices organizes local events that vary from galas to fun runs.  In addition, supporters can also host special events to benefit Friends of the Orphans. Event proceeds benefit Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (NPH), Spanish for Our Little Brothers and Sisters, homes for orphaned, abandoned and disadvantaged children.

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Saturday, July 31, 2010

Educate ONE Life, Impact ONE Future Benefit
Upper Midwest Region
FUNdraisers are organized and hosted by supporters. 

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7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Minnetonka Mills Dunn Bros.
12934 Minnetonka Blvd.
Minnetonka, MN 55305
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Stop by to support Educate ONE Life, Impact ONE Future, a campaign started by Natalie Lesage, Sara Bennett and Madelon Morin to further the educational lives of the children of NPH. 15% of every purchase will support their efforts.

Monday, August 23, 2010

minibar Chicago Gives Back
minibar ChicagoMidwest Region
FUNdraisers are 

organized 

and hosted by supporters.  Click here for more information. 

5:00 - 11:00 p.m.

Minibar Ultra Lounge & Café
3341 North Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60657-2476
In a partnered effort to raise awareness and generate funds, MiniBar will donate 20% of all dinner and liquor sales (before tax and excluding daily specials) to Friends of the Orphans.

MUST CALL IN AND MAKE RESERVATION: 773.871.6227

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Faces of Hope Luncheon
Midwest Region
Click to RSVP online. 

12:00-1:30 p.m.

Bloomingdale Golf Club
181 Glen Ellyn Road
Bloomingdale, IL 60108

Join us for a free-admission fundraiser that includes a wonderful meal and a heartfelt presentation on the work of Friends of the Orphans to further the mission of NPH.

Monday, September 13, 2010

Golf Benefit
Upper Midwest Region
FUNdraisers are 

organized and hosted by supporters. 

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12:00 p.m. Shotgun start

Oneka Ridge Golf Course
5610 N. 120th Street
White Bear Lake, MN 55110

To register or for more information, please contact Ray Romero at raymond7243@gmail.com.

Friday, October 01, 2010

2010 Pequeño Tour
Southwest Region

The Pequeños from NPH Mexico and Father Phil Cleary are coming to Arizona and California! Come see their live performances!

2010 NW Pequeño Tour!
Ocotber 1-11, 2010

Northwest Region


Several Pequeños are coming to visit the Northwest Region at the beginning of October 2010 for a series of fundraising events!

Friday, October 08, 2010

2010 Faces of Hope Gala
Members of the NPH EstudiantinaSouthwest Region


6:30 p.m. Cocktails and Silent Auction
8:00 p.m. Dinner, Program and Live Auction

Chaparral Suites Resort
5001 North Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Join us for a four-Course Dinner, no-host bar, live and silent auctions and performances by the music and dance troupe from Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos Mexico.

Saturday, October 09, 2010

Celebrando A Los Niños

Upper Midwest Region

NEW DATE!
5:30 p.m.

The RiverCentre
175 West Kellogg Boulevard
Saint Paul, MN 55102 

This year's Celebrando event will feature The Orchestra of Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos Guatemala in their first visit to the U.S.!


Members of the NPH Guatemala Orchestra


A World of Dreams Gala
Northwest Region

Harbor Club
777 108th Avenue Northeast
Bellevue, WA 98004

Bring your friends to this fun-filled, cultural extravaganza featuring the Pequeños

Saturday, October 16, 2010

2010 Pequeño Tour
Midwest Region

The Pequeños from NPH Mexico and Father Phil Cleary are coming to Chicago! Come see their live performances as they sing and dance at a variety of venues along the North Shore Suburbs.

Saturday, October 23, 2010

2010 Friends of the Orphans Gala
Members of the NPH EstudiantinaMidwest Region


6:00 p.m. Cocktail Hour & Silent Auction
7:00 p.m. Dinner & Live Auction
9:30 p.m. Music & Dancing

Hyatt Regency O'Hare
9300 Bryn Mawr Avenue
Rosemont, IL 60018

Join us for a three-course dinner, hosted bar, live and silent auctions and performances by the music and dance troupe from NPH Mexico.

  

Travel Opportunities - By Date | By Country

For a list of travel opportunities by country, click here.

If you enjoy traveling and want to see how your support of Friends of the Orphans changes lives, we encourage you to visit a Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (NPH), Spanish for Our Little Brothers and Sisters, home with us. Tour the schools and other facilities and learn about NPH's unique programs. Spend time with the boys and girls whose lives you help to transform with your support. Discover first-hand the effects that love, caring and acceptance have on children who once struggled to survive. Your life may never be the same.

Tours usually include side-trips to cultural sites. Prices and features vary. For more information, click on the trip.

Click here if you want to be notified of future trips.

Sunday, August 01, 2010

Mexico: August 1 - 8, 2010
This trip is being organized and led by supporters of Friends of the Orphans.
This is a mission trip for the Holy Name of Jesus Life Teen Ministry in Wayzata, MN.

Honor a trip participant with a gift to support the children of NPH.



Nicaragua: August 1 - 8, 2010
This 

trip is being organized and led by supporters of Friends of the Orphans.
This is a mission trip for St. Thomas More in St. Paul, MN.

Honor a trip participant with a gift to support the children of NPH.



Saturday, September 11, 2010

Honduras: September 11 - 18, 2010
NPH Honduras Visitor CenterTravel with us to visit NPH Honduras! While the children are in school, you will help out at the ranch (preparing tortillas, gathering eggs, caring for the babies, working in the kitchen, etc.).





Thursday, November 11, 2010

Mexico: November 11 - 15, 2010
NPH MexicoOpened in 1954, NPH Mexico cares for more than 800 children. The main home, Casa San Salvador, was once a sugar plantation and is 27 miles southwest of Cuernavaca and 77 miles south of Mexico City.