Please Sponsor Jeronimo Murillo!

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Jeronimo Murillo Noreña

Nickname: Jero
Birthday: 11/23/2015
Gender: Male
Siblings: 3
Entrance Date: 3/17/2025
Grade: Primero
Home Level: 1

About Jero: Jeronimo was under the care of his uncle Luis Alejandro. His father has another family and lives in the municipality of Santa Barbara, and his mother does not assume care or responsibility for the child.

Jeronimo's uncle has been personally caring for the child since 2020, but the father expressed his willingness to take care of the child and requested to have him back. Jeronimo and his siblings have not had a stable caregiver. He has been out of school for several years, which is why he returned to his maternal grandparents' home in 2024. His mother lives close to the grandparents' home and negatively impacts the child.

The grandparents are already elderly; the uncle works, and they had not been able to enroll him in school due to his age.

Home Duties & Privileges: Jeronimo is part of the first stage of adaptation, where he works on the institution's educational proposal, the values of obedience and respect, as well as organizational criteria. He takes on cleaning duties in some spaces, makes his bed, washes his clothing, attends school in the morning and participates in other educational projects. He goes out every two weeks to spend time with his uncle and grandparents.

Hobbies & Sports: His favorite color is red, his favorite foods are spaghetti and sausage, he enjoys riding his bike and jumping rope, he feels very happy at Home, he likes everything there.

What does Jero want to be when he grows up? When he grows up he wants to be a priest.

!!! Updates for Jeronimo !!!

Jerónimo is a 10-year-old boy from Santa Bárbara, with a noble spirit and a genuine desire for self-improvement. He describes himself as a child who has changed for the better thanks to the home's support, becoming a more respectful and polite person. His favorite foods are "salchipapa" and spaghetti. He has a brilliant imagination, as his greatest wish would be to be able to fly. He feels deeply grateful to the volunteers and thanks them for everything they have given and for helping the children at the home.

Jerónimo arrived at Hogar de Cristo after a period of significant family instability. Since 2020, he was under his uncle's care, but due to conflicts between his parents and his maternal grandparents' advanced age, Jerónimo lacked a consistent caregiver who could guarantee his well-being. This situation resulted in him spending several years out of school. Since his relatives were unable to enroll him or provide the necessary care due to work commitments, Jerónimo joined the foundation a year ago, finally finding the educational and emotional stability he needed.

What's new in school? Jerónimo greatly values having resumed his studies at the foundation. His favorite subject is Spanish, and he shows a positive and renewed attitude toward learning. For him, returning to a school environment has been a fundamental part of his process of change, demonstrating an interest in improving himself and becoming a better person every day through education.

What does he do after school? He is a very active boy who enjoys group interaction. He enthusiastically participates in social games like "tag" (chucha cogida) and other dynamics where he can run and share with his friends. He has used his time at the foundation to work on his personal growth, learning values such as respect and the importance of acting correctly in his daily life.

What are his sports and hobbies? His great passion is riding his bike and playing soccer, a sport he dreams of playing professionally in the future. His favorite places at the home are the sports field, where he channels his energy, and the dining hall. He has a special connection with animals, with his favorite pet being Sam, the small, white, and fluffy dog at the foundation.

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