Gary Orozco

Gary is a serious, hard-working boy of 13 who has studied at the program since 2012. He lives in a two-room dirt-floor home with his mother and six other family members, including his little brother and sister. Despite their poverty, this family shares a lot of love. Even though Gary’s mother is a single mother who works when she can, it is clear that she prioritizes her children above all else, which already gives Gary a big advantage. Gary is super smart and is in our most advanced English class. He would like to continue on to University and we believe that with continued academic support this could be a very real possibility. Gary’s favorite food, he tells us, is “everything”. His favorite activities are playing soccer, participating in dance club and music classes, and going on field trips with Casa de los Sueños