Lauren Carpenter Lauren Carpenter

From Waiting to Thriving

In the small village of Jayacayan, where job opportunities are scarce and most women are expected to stay at home, Nancy Mondragón has learned that hope can be planted like a seed. At 28 years old, she lives with her husband, their little girl, and her in-laws in a modest home where every bit of income matters.

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Lauren Carpenter Lauren Carpenter

Rebecca’s Day on the Farm

I recently had the privilege of traveling to Honduras with a group from my church. One morning, we volunteered on the San Lázaro coffee farm. It was only three or four hours—hardly a full day—but those hours changed how I’ll look at my morning coffee forever.

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Lauren Carpenter Lauren Carpenter

Harvesting Hope

The San Lazaro Coffee harvest is a labor of love from individuals who are part of the communities we serve in Honduras. The coffee farm strengthens self-worth, restores dignity, and opens the door to lasting transformation. But we need your help to ensure this life-changing work continues to thrive.

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Lauren Carpenter Lauren Carpenter

The Courage of Starting Over

When life gave Sandra Hernández every reason to give up, she chose something else: courage. She didn’t wait for a rescue. She didn’t ask for pity. When hardship shattered the life she knew, she took her youngest daughter by the hand, left everything behind, and decided to begin again — trusting that Christ would walk with her every step of the way.

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Lauren Carpenter Lauren Carpenter

Neyli’s Journey

In the quiet La Botija mountains of southern Honduras, something beautiful is happening. It’s not just coffee being cultivated at San Lazaro Coffee — it’s hope. Neyli Cruz, 23 years old, is a shining example of that hope. Originally from the small community of San Pedro del Norte, Nicaragua, Neyli was no stranger to hardship.

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