Passion Paired with Philanthropy

Passion Paired with Philanthropy

December 16, 2021

Entrepreneurial teen inspires with creative fundraising initiative during this Season of Giving! Meet Ben We’re proud to introduce you to an exceptional kid from NorCal, Ben Legge, who is 17 years old and in the 11th grade. Ben has worked hard to become skilled at woodworking and as you can see, is extremely talented!  Alongside …

We Had an Amazing Giving Tuesday!

We Had an Amazing Giving Tuesday!

December 6, 2021

We Had an Amazing Giving Tuesday! Thank You for Your Generosity: 2021 Giving Tuesday Campaign THANK YOU to those that gave to our 2021 Giving Tuesday campaign!! We cannot thank you enough for your contributions, support, and generosity. With your support, we raised $10,000 that will go to our programs in Nicaragua and Mexico. From …

Maddy Puts Her Best Foot Forward

Maddy Puts Her Best Foot Forward

December 2, 2021

Meet Maddy Maddy is an eight grader who loves to dance in her free time and used that as inspiration for a unique collection drive to benefit those less fortunate. In November, she gathered donations of new pairs of socks that were delivered to children at the orphanages that Unity 4 Orphans supports in Tijuana, …

Help U4O Meet our Giving Tuesday Goal

Help U4O Meet our Giving Tuesday Goal

November 24, 2021

The countdown to Giving Tuesday is on! We are just days away from our biggest fundraiser of the year, and we’re asking for your help. God blessed Joe Brandi with a vision for Unity 4 Orphans over ten years ago and with the help of our amazing community of volunteers and supporters, we’ve made a …

One Creative Kid Gives Back for the Holidays

One Creative Kid Gives Back for the Holidays

November 19, 2021

One little girl’s original idea to give to those less fortunate is inspiring others to get creative in their giving this giving season!

Help U4O Make Giving Tuesday the Best One Yet!

Help U4O Make Giving Tuesday the Best One Yet!

November 15, 2021

Children living in poverty worldwide experience the holidays as they would any other day: full of insecurity over food, shelter, and other basic human needs. This holiday season, Unity 4 Orphans’ Giving Tuesday mission is to make sure underprivileged orphans and children continue to feel seen and supported for a better tomorrow and a brighter future!

Meet U4O’s Mental Health Professional In Nicaragua

Meet U4O’s Mental Health Professional In Nicaragua

November 5, 2021

Greyddyn is U4O’s child psychologist for our English program in Miramar, Nicaragua. Her role is to care for the psychological health of each child. She says, “My greatest motivator is the results we get to see. That brings me fulfillment and motivates me to believe that we are an agent of change in these kids’ lives.”

Service Trips Offer Unique Team-Building Experiences

Service Trips Offer Unique Team-Building Experiences

October 20, 2021

Whether for team building within a corporation, a church group, or a collection of friends, Unity 4 Orphans’ day trips to orphanages in Tijuana provide a memorable way for teams to bond with one another and the children we serve.

Window Screens Matter!

Window Screens Matter!

October 6, 2021

Providing for simple inadequacies that affect children’s lifestyle enables them to do their best in school and more importantly, lets them know that they are valuable and loved.

Meet Amy

Meet Amy

September 20, 2021

Amy is inspired by our mission to lift children out of poverty and help to create equity throughout the world. The people in our organization working together toward a shared goal to love others—and especially children—motivated her to join the team!

Annual Wave-A-Thon A Resounding Success!

Annual Wave-A-Thon A Resounding Success!

September 3, 2021

We’re so thankful for the volunteers, donors, and surfers who made the Unity 4 Orphans 2nd Annual Wave-A-Thon charity fundraising event so successful, and look forward to putting the funds raised to work for the children and families who are part of our educational program in Miramar, Nicaragua.

National Nonprofit Day

National Nonprofit Day

August 23, 2021

One of the missions of Unity 4 Orphans is to bring awareness to the ways in which people are contributing to the needs of those less fortunate, especially children living in poverty, and we proudly share in National Nonprofit Day!

One Child Living in Poverty

One Child Living in Poverty

August 17, 2021

Many of us may not be able to relate to this level of poverty, but we can all relate to how stressors in our environment play a role in our relationships and our ability to make progress. This is the story of one child living in poverty.

Surf 4 A Cause!

Surf 4 A Cause!

August 2, 2021

U4O is hosting its 2nd annual Wave-A-Thon on August 28th to gain funding for education programs in Nicaragua! In 2020, we raised $20,000 through wave sponsors and donations; this year’s goal is to raise $30,000 for formal curriculum to launch our program to the next level!

Counseling Gives Hope for Brighter Futures

Counseling Gives Hope for Brighter Futures

July 20, 2021

Unity 4 Orphans’ heart for the children we serve calls us to help meet needs for not only their physical health and education, but also their emotional and mental health. With the support of our gracious donors, we have hired psychologists to work with the children in Miramar and Tijuana.

Celebrating Our Rockstar Volunteers!

Celebrating Our Rockstar Volunteers!

June 15, 2021

Over a sunny weekend in June we gathered to celebrate our amazing Unity4Orphans team members and volunteers! The outdoor patio at Solterra Winery & Kitchen in Leucadia was a perfect venue, and we enjoyed delicious food and delightful company!

College Conversations in Nicaragua

College Conversations in Nicaragua

May 10, 2021

Unity 4 Orphans staff hosted a meeting for ESL program students in Nicaragua to share their experiences in—and expectations of—university life. Current university students were enthusiastic to guide their younger counterparts and shared admirable goals, like helping their families and communities once they graduate. Their conversations demonstrate our commitment to breaking the cycle of poverty by supporting education and opening career opportunities.

U4O’s First College Student

U4O’s First College Student

April 21, 2021

A top priority at Unity 4 Orphans is empowering orphaned and vulnerable children through education. We are incredibly proud and encouraged by the achievements of Jose Manuel Sosa, whom we have helped send to Law School.

Cuando Regresan?

Cuando Regresan?

March 29, 2021

It’s been a full year since our last service trip to visit the orphanages in Tijuana. As much as it’s been hard for us, during our first trip of 2021 we came to see just how hard it has been on the 33 kids at our partner orphanage in Tijuana.

New U4O Water Bottle Has Arrived!

New U4O Water Bottle Has Arrived!

February 18, 2021

Unity 4 Orphans celebrates the success of its first annual surf charity fundraiser for construction of the U4O Nicaragua Dream Center. Over twenty surfers and nearly a dozen volunteers came together to raise $20,000 to provide vulnerable children in Nicaragua access to education, counseling, nutrition and medical care.

Unity 4 Orphans 2020 Wave-A-Thon

Unity 4 Orphans 2020 Wave-A-Thon

February 1, 2021

Unity 4 Orphans celebrates the success of its first annual surf charity fundraiser for construction of the U4O Nicaragua Dream Center. Over twenty surfers and nearly a dozen volunteers came together to raise $20,000 to provide vulnerable children in Nicaragua access to education, counseling, nutrition and medical care.

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