Copprome Orphanage (est. 1989) is a Catholic orphanage in
El Progreso, Honduras. Copprome orphanage is a home of last resort for Honduran children who need a safe haven. It provides food, shelter, and education to over 40
orphans
An orphan is a child whose parents have died, are unknown, or have permanently abandoned them. It can also refer to a child who has lost only one parent, as the Hebrew translation, for example, is "fatherless". In some languages, such as Swedis ...
, both boys and girls ranging from 2–17 years old. Copprome Orphanage was founded in 1989 by Sister Teresita Gonzalez and the citizens of El Progreso.
Copprome Orphanage has seen fundraising efforts by people from the United States. Charlie Proctor, from
Durham, Connecticut
Durham ( ) is a New England town, town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States. Durham is a former farming village on the Coginchaug River in central Connecticut. The town is part of the Lower Connecticut Ri ...
, raised over $20,000 and created an ongoing foundation to help the orphanage.
References
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External links
Copprome Orphanage official website
1989 establishments in Honduras
Orphanages
Yoro Department
Child-related organizations in Honduras
Organizations established in 1989