History
1986... Leonor Portela establishes Misioneros Del Camino, the "children's home", in Guatemala City with six children; it rapidly grew to 50.
1990... The municipality of Sumpango, Sacatepéquez, Guatemala, donates approximately 10 acres of land with several abandoned buildings that were almost in total ruin.
1997... After years of building and rebuilding, the Home moves to new installations in Sumpango, Sacatepéquez, having to purchase a daily supply of water and without phone service.
1999... A 705-foot deep mechanical well begins to provide water for the Home, thanks to the Guatemala Sur Rotary Club, and Rotary Clubs in the U.S. and Canada.
2000... An elementary school for 200 children opens thanks to the generosity of Guatemalan businessman Mr. Ernesto Townson and his wife. The school provides education, uniforms, school supplies, and transportation to the children from the surrounding areas.
2000... A vocational school begins to teach carpentry to the boys and sewing to the girls.
2001... A glass shop opens thanks to the generosity of James Minson, a well-known glass sculptor from Seattle, who donated his equipment, time and know-how.
2001... The Emmaus Medical Mission begins travels to Guatemala from Miami every six months, under the leadership of Orlando Silva, MD, Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of Miami. They treat 3000 to 4000 patients from the surrounding mountain areas during each visit.
2003... A nutritional ward for malnourished children is started. The children are nourished until they recover.
2005...Mission housing unit for visiting physicians and volunteers is built.
2007...A neurological center for treating children with developmental disorders begins operating. Therapies are provided by certified psychologists and therapists. Dr. Alejandro Forteza —neurologist— travels to Guatemala every 2-3 months to treat and follow-up with patients.
Presently, the Home houses between 60-90 permanent and temporary residents.