Our Family
In 2017, Rich and Cherry Smith followed God's calling all the way from a corner office in Indianapolis to Antigua, Guatemala. Their heart's desire is to obey God's command to make disciples and to imitate his example of adoption, caring for the fatherless, and sheltering the vulnerable.
Today, they are bringing to life their son Edwin's vision of a transition home for young women who have aged out of the orphanage or temporary refuge and are pushed out onto the street, at times, with nowhere safe to go and no marketable skills. This program will provide a safe home environment where these young people can be properly equipped for a safe and successful launch into mature adulthood after 2 years of training, healing, and encouragement.
To this end, they have purchased a large property near Antigua, Guatemala and are preparing the land for construction, beginning with the transition home for girls, a medical and dental clinic (to both serve the community and to train the girls as dental/medical assistants), and a blacksmith and woodworking trade school to be used for training and mentoring young men (living off-site)/and women in the program.
This is a God-sized endeavor, but as believers, one to which we each are called. Please consider how you might play a part in joining the Smiths as they defend the orphans.
The Smith Clan
Left to right: Rich, Edwin, Bradee, Cherry, Bailey, Juniper, and Shane.
Our Team
Meet the growing team here at Casa de Gracia!
