A project of the Centro de Transformación Integral
A place in the Olaya Herrera neighborhood, in Robledo, Medellín, where boys and girls ages 5 to 11 share lunch, play and learn Christian values.
We're back! Reopening party on Saturday, October 24.
What the dining hall is
A place of nourishment and formation for children in vulnerable situations: shared lunch, recreation, teaching of Christian values and life together with their community.
- Since
- May 16, 2016
- Where
- Olaya Herrera neighborhood, Comuna 7 (Robledo), Medellín
- For whom
- Boys and girls ages 5 to 11
Emmanuel means “God with us”
God among us. God goes before us.
Our story
Its founder came to know missionary work on trips to other countries and decided to do the same in Medellín. God led her to work with children.
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May 16, 2016
We began
With 120 boys and girls ages 2 to 16, on Saturdays, in a small wooden shack.
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The following years
A little house for the dining hall
A kitchen, chairs, tables, a library and teaching materials arrived.
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About three years ago
We focused on ages 5 to 11
That way we can care for them and walk alongside them better.
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March 2026
We closed for a while
Financial difficulties forced us to take a pause.
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October 2026
We opened again
A local businessman asked for the dining hall to reopen.
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Saturday, October 24, 2026
Reopening party
A party with the children to celebrate that the dining hall is back.
How we have grown
Photos of the dining hall over the years. Swipe to see them all and tap one to see it larger.
More than a plate of food
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Shared lunch
We eat together, like one big family.
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Recreation
Games, clowns and bounce houses so children can be children.
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Christian values
We learn values from the Bible for all of life.
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Christmas
In December we celebrate Christmas with the children.
Mission
To provide complementary food and education services to children and adolescents so they and their families can be transformed, grounded in biblical principles and values that help them gain skills and abilities for life, upholding the dignity and integrity of children and adolescents in vulnerable situations.
Vision
To be an institution that forms boys and girls in biblical values while promoting their well-being, bringing about a whole-life transformation.
Values
- Biblical values
- Food and education
- Whole-life transformation
- Dignity and integrity
- Care for vulnerable people
The bulletin board
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How to help
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Give money
Your gift sustains the children's lunch and activities.
Give to the dining hall -
Donate goods
Food, clothes, toys, shoes and books in good condition.
Arrange it on WhatsApp -
Volunteer
Help cook, serve and spend time with the children in Medellín. You must be 18 or older and have an interview.
I want to volunteer -
Join a campaign
In December, gifts for the children. In January, school supplies.
See the campaigns
Follow us
See photos and news from the dining hall, or send us an email.
Would you like to visit the dining hall?
Write to us and we will tell you more.
Message us on WhatsApp