GOD'S HOPE LIVES HERE

Changing Lives Through Education

At Steps of Hope - Guatemala Inc., wellbeing is at the forefront of what we’re working together towards. Our programs and activities are designed to be catalysts that help community members reach their goals and fulfill their potential. Learn more about the amazing impact we have and join us in bringing about positive change and God's Hope to the children of rural Guatemala. Click below to give! A gift of $40 makes attendance and support possible for one month for one child.

ABOUT US

Our Focus

Steps of Hope is an Education Center for children ages 3-14 located in Santa María de Jesús, Guatemala. We believe that education is the way to change the course of a child’s life. Education is a process, and the results are not immediate. The more basic skills the child has to continue learning and growing, as well as knowledge about the world outside of their community and the Lord, the more opportunities they have to succeed and to have the life they dream of.

BRINGING GOD'S HOPE

Our Mission

Steps of Hope – Guatemala is a Christian learning resource center that supports the children of Santa María de Jesús by empowering them and their families to live abundant lives filled with educational opportunity.

WHAT WE DO

Education Scholarship

Tutoring Program

This program offers scheduled weekly sessions to build basic math and reading mastery for public school students with learning gaps and for children lacking public education access, while encouraging recreational interaction with classmates. Attendees also receive a hot meal each visit!

Sponsorship

This program provides children with necessary school supplies, backpacks, uniforms, and shoes required to attend public school. Without this support, program participants would miss out on formal education opportunties.

Education Scholarship

Language Learning

This program improves future employment and academic success by teaching English, tutoring in Spanish required for public school graduation, and provides computers and internet access to facilitate learning and school success.

Education Scholarship

Community Outreach

Our staff conducts in-home visits to understand the specific needs of each family and each child. We also use these visits to identify potential home improvement projects and other opportunities for visiting volunteers and mission teams.

Education Scholarship

Bunk Beds

Sadly, in rural Guatemala, 1 in 4 children is the victim of sexual abuse. We provide bunk beds to local families to help reduce this unfortunate situation and to provide safe accommodations for young children.

Education Scholarship

Medical Support

This program provides professional dental care via a local clinic, arranges child surgeries through medical missions, and ensures that program participants can grow in body, mind, and spirit.

HOW YOU CAN HELP . . .

  • Give a Gift

    Click here to donate or give a tax-deductible donation by check to Steps of Hope-Guatemala, Inc., 2208 Rockwell Ave., Catonsville, MD 21228. Please include your email address!

  • Volunteer

    Individuals: Support daily activities for as little as one day or as long as several months.


    Mission Teams: Visit and participate in Center improvement projects or outreach to local families by assisting in projects such as bunk bed builds or roof, floor, and plumbing repairs.


    Join us in sharing the love of Jesus with the children and families in Santa María de Jesús! Fill out our inquiry form here.


  • Pray †

    We believe that the purest and most powerful source of HOPE is our faith in Jesus Christ.


    Our vision for Steps of Hope is to “Bring God’s Hope to the Children of Guatemala.”


    We thank you for being a part of that by simply including our mission in your prayers.

"I want to thank you for the support given to us during the earthquake with groceries and drinking water. God bless you."

MARIA

Education Scholarship

Long-time program participant Samuel went on to be the first person in his family to graduate from high school.

SAMUEL

Sponsorship recipient, eight-year-old Fredy's neck was severely tilted to one side. We coordinated his medical treatment and corrective surgery thanks to your donations!

FREDY

"I want to thank you for the support given to us during the earthquake with groceries and drinking water. God bless you."

MARIA

Long-time program participant Samuel went on to be the first person in his family to graduate from high school.

SAMUEL

NEWS AND UDPATES

Earthquake July 2025

Earthquake Response - July 2025: Faith in the Midst of Crisis

By Tim Pyle • June 23, 2026
In July 2025, a powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck Guatemala, centered near our community in Santa María de Jesús. The impact was immediate and devastating; many families in our program saw their homes—often built from traditional adobe and cinderblock—severely damaged or collapsed. In the face of this disaster,
Waddell de Mena Family

Family & Staff Update: When will Jessalyn be back in the US?

By Tim Pyle • June 23, 2026
Many of you have asked when we might see Jessalyn back at our home churches in person. While she is eager to reconnect, the logistics of international travel currently present some significant challenges.
Student Noah skit

Full Circle: Students Becoming Leaders

By Tim Pyle • June 23, 2026
One of the most gratifying developments this year is watching our mission come full circle. Our original program participants—once young children in our classrooms—are now high schoolers and young adults.

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Steps of Hope-Guatemala is committed to protecting the privacy of the data we collect.