As we begin 2026, I’d like to share a story of hope and resilience from one of our NPH homes.
The NPH home in the Dominican Republic is a place of love and stability for more than 600 children and adults. Among its many programs is one especially close to our hearts: providing a safe home, therapies, and lifelong care for more than 31 individuals with severe disabilities and special needs—19 of whom will be lovingly supported by NPH for the rest of their lives.
Today, I want to introduce you to one of these children: a little boy named Kervens, whose life has been transformed thanks to the generosity of supporters like you.
Kervens was born in 2011 with Down syndrome and other severe disabilities that left him unable to walk or speak. His early years were marked by neglect and hardship. His mother was too ill to care for him, and his father worked long hours on a sugarcane plantation, often leaving Kervens alone for hours without the care and attention he needed.
In 2017, Kervens joined the NPH family. With consistent care, love, and physiotherapy, he is now a happy, healthy boy who can walk and live alongside other boys his age. Though he is still working on his ability to speak, Kervens communicates joyfully in other ways.
Visitors to NPH Dominican Republic have had the opportunity to spend time with Kervens, forming connections that transcend words. Though he is still working on his ability to speak, Kervens communicates joyfully in other ways like holding hands, dancing, and offering hugs to everyone he meets. His contagious smile and boundless enthusiasm for life leave a lasting impression on all who encounter him.
Because of compassionate supporters like you, Kervens is safe, supported, and deeply loved at NPH. Thank you for being part of stories like his.
May God bless you,
Allison Donahue, Donor Relations Manager – East Coast
adonahue@nphusa.org nphusa.org