Project Mexico Online Auction 2025 Launches to Support Orphaned Children

San Diego, CA — October 31, 2025 — Project Mexico and St. Innocent Orphanage are delighted to announce the launch of their 2025 Online Benefit Auction, now live through Saturday, November 22, 2025. This annual event provides supporters near and far with a meaningful way to help transform the lives of orphaned boys, infants, and families in need throughout Mexico.

The online auction features a variety of exciting items, including tickets to the World Famous San Diego Zoo, Indoor Skydiving, and tickets to a San Francisco 49ers game. Each experience has been donated by generous supporters, with all proceeds directly benefiting the children of St. Innocent Orphanage and Project Mexico’s mission to serve the poor through housing, education, and spiritual development.

“Each bid is an act of love that directly supports our mission,” said Fr. Nicholas Andruchow, Executive Director of Project Mexico. “Whether you join us in person or online, your participation helps bring stability, care, and faith to those who need it most.”

Supporters are encouraged to start bidding today and check back frequently, as new items will be added throughout the auction period. The online auction will conclude during the Project Mexico Benefit Dinner at Resurrection Orthodox Church in Castro Valley, CA, on Saturday, November 22 at 8:00 PM PST.

In addition to the auction, attendees of the Benefit Dinner will enjoy an inspiring evening of fellowship, live music, authentic Mexican cuisine, and updates from the mission field.

Event Details

📅 When: Auction open now through November 22, 2025
📍 Benefit Dinner: Saturday, November 22, 2025 – Resurrection Orthodox Church, Castro Valley, CA
💻 Auction Website: Start Bidding Here »

All proceeds from the auction and Benefit Dinner help sustain Project Mexico and St. Innocent Orphanage’s year-round work—providing safe homes, education, and spiritual guidance to children and families in need.

To learn more about the auction, purchase Benefit Dinner tickets, or become a sponsor, please visit www.projectmexico.org/benefit-dinner.

Pascha Gratitude Video

Thank you to our generous friends and supporters for a wonderful Pascha!

Check out the video above to see how we celebrated Pascha!

8 Annual Arizona Walk for Missions

Join Us and Support the Walk!

We’re thrilled to join our friends from OCMC and the Arizona Walk for Missions at another great event in Tempe, AZ this year.

As in year’s past, we’ll raising funds for both Project Mexico and OCMC.

ABOUT:
This project began eight years ago under the direction of Antonia Adams Clement. Antonia, and a committee of representatives from varying Orthodox Churches, from multiple jurisdictions, representing the entire state of Arizona, came together and through the Orthodox Christian Mission Center Ambassador Program, they discovered that 26 Orthodox Christians from Arizona had served the Church as missionaries abroad.

Through this program the fellowship began sharing their experiences and decided to support Project Mexico through funding tutors for our boys at St. Innocent Orphanage.  Speaking to the Arizona Clergy Council (Antiochian, Coptic, Greek, OCA and Romanian member organizations), each parish selected a representative and the Arizona Walk for Missions was born.

Support the Walk with a Donation!

WHEN:
Saturday, May 4 th 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

WHERE:
Kiwanis Park
Tempe, AZ

 

Fellowship in Arizona by Pres Maria Margaritas

“I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.”

— Philippians 4:13 

The 7th Annual Arizona Walk for Missions took place Saturday, April 21, 2018, at Kiwanis Park, in Tempe, AZ. This is truly a Pan-Orthodox event. It is run by Pan-Orthodox Christians and supported by Pan-Orthodox clergy. This year’s attendance hosted 58 walkers, participating from eight different parishes from across Arizona.

Proceeds benefit both Project Mexico and OCMC.

This project began seven years ago under the direction of Antonia Adams Clement. Antonia, and a committee of representatives from varying Orthodox Churches, from multiple jurisdictions, representing the entire state of Arizona, came together and through the Orthodox Christian Mission Center Ambassador Program, they discovered that 26 Orthodox Christians from Arizona had served the Church as missionaries abroad.

Through this program the fellowship began sharing their experiences and decided to support Project Mexico through funding tutors for our boys at St. Innocent Orphanage.  Speaking to the Arizona Clergy Council (Antiochian, Coptic, Greek, OCA and Romanian member organizations), each parish selected a representative and the Arizona Walk for Missions was born.

I was excited to represent Project Mexico this year. On the day of the walk, an opening prayer was delivered by His Grace Bishop Daniel (OCA) of Santa Rosa. Clergy in attendance included Fr. David Balmer and Fr. Deacon John Weiss, Sts. Peter and Paul, OCA, Phoenix; Fr. Michael Pallad, St. Haralambos (Greek), Peoria; Fr. Thomas Frisby, Exultation of the Holy Cross, (Romanian), Phoenix; Fr. Andre Paez, St. John the Evangelist, OCA, Tempe; along with Protaisa Laurel Frisby.  Board Member, John Hrapchak represented OCMC. This was truly a beautiful day to share our ministries and participate in Pan-Orthodox fellowship while enjoying a 2.5-mile walk.

Arizona is an amazing place to visit in the spring. We encourage you to participate in next year’s Arizona Walk for Missions! Contact us if you or your community are interested in starting a walk for missions of your own.  A huge Thank You to Antonia Adams Clement, lead coordinator and her committee, for their love and support.