Welcome

In July 2000, Wayne and Susan Cramer moved to a mountain community in Venezuela for what they expected to be a one-year assignment at a school for missionary children.  While there, though, the real purpose of their assignment…to Rubio became increasingly evident through their involvement with the local community and a

fondness for the people and culture of the Venezuelan Andes.  As the Lord captured their hearts, for the children especially, they were made aware that many were too poor to afford even the most basic necessities for survival in school (5 cents for the daily homework assignment was out of the question for many).  This led to establishing the non-profit organization Andean Aid and setting up the first Help & Hope Center to provide an after-school place where a variety of resources are available to supplement their schooling.  Venezuela and the Andes was not a stepping stone elsewhere, but rather a destination.

25547 W. IL Rt. 134, Ingleside, IL 60041 – (847)489-8703