Partnership, Piñatas & our Virtual 6K

We’ve all seen the photos—smiling volunteers in a distant land surrounded by kids, a colorful carnival in a rural community, and a social media caption that reads: “They have so little, but they’re so happy.” And the comments flow in: “Such beautiful work!” “They’re lucky to have you!” “What a blessing!”

But here’s where fantasy and reality begin to diverge. Because after the games are packed up and the photos posted, something often lingers—and it’s not always joy. For the volunteer, there’s sometimes a quiet unease: Did I help? Was this about them, or about me? For the individuals who were visited, the aftermath may feel like absence. Routines disrupted. Relationships too brief to feel real. A sense of being observed, celebrated—and then forgotten.

This isn’t about dismissing acts of kindness. It’s about anchoring them in something deeper—God’s call to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with one another.

Partnering With Purpose
At Eternal Anchor, we call this Partnering With Purpose. It means stepping away from narratives of pity and toward stories rooted in dignity. It means recognizing that communities in the San Quintin Valley don’t need rescuing—they need allies who are willing to listen, learn, and collaborate with humility. It means shifting from doing for to doing with—from bringing answers to asking better questions.

As Deborah García, our co-founder and Director of Justice and Equity, puts it: “Real partnership begins when we stop trying to be the hero and start learning how to be a neighbor. People with disabilities—and the communities they’re a part of—are not defined by what they lack, but by the strength, creativity, and hope they live out every day. They don’t need pity. They want to be seen, respected, and included.”

Transformation doesn’t begin with arrival, it begins with listening. With proximity. With humility. They joy you may witness during a visit, the warmth and welcome you feel…those are real. But so are the histories, the daily challenges, and the quiet strength behind them. When we partner with purpose, we begin to see the full picture. We begin to recognize that justice isn’t something we give—it’s something we build together.

At Eternal Anchor, we believe in that kind of partnership. One where everyone belongs. One where every voice matters. One where love isn’t about what you bring—but how you show up. And so we invite you, not to come and fix, but to come and join. To join a movement of equity. To honor dignity. To anchor hope in something real.

There’s nothing quite like the sound of children laughing with abandon, hands sticky with candy, surrounded by color, music, and joy. That’s exactly what filled Eternal Anchor’s ranch as we celebrated Día del Niño, Mexico’s national day for honoring and protecting the rights and dignity of children.

For us, it’s more than a party—it’s a reflection of our deepest values. At Eternal Anchor, we believe every child has the right to be seen, included, and celebrated. Whether they’re part of our school, our equine therapy program, or the surrounding community, each child who joined us was reminded that they belong.

Thanks to the generous support of Rancho Nuevo, Driscoll’s, and students from the Intercultural University of Baja California, our team was able to create a day full of games, art, face painting, delicious food, and classic candy-filled piñatas. But the real magic wasn’t in the activities—it was in the sense of freedom, inclusion, and delight that marked every moment.

Children’s Day in Mexico has its roots in a post-revolutionary vision of a better, fairer future—one that values the well-being of children as a national priority. At Eternal Anchor, we carry that same spirit into everything we do. Because we know that when children with disabilities are welcomed and supported, entire communities are transformed. Thank you for walking with us as we build that future—one celebration, one child, one moment of joy at a time.