The Phyllis Berney Adopt-A-Crib Program, Members Dinner 2025

La Romana, Dominican Republic – On Saturday, February 22, 2025, the traditional appreciation dinner was held to honor the generous donors of the Phyllis Berney Adopt-A-Crib Program, benefiting Hogar del Niño. The event, organized by Mrs. Xiomara Menéndez and her husband Ramón at La Marina Riverside, Casa de Campo, brought together dedicated supporters committed to ensuring the well-being and education of more than 2,000 children.

Founded in 1998 by Mrs. Phyllis Berney, this program has become the primary source of funding for the center, ensuring the continuity of essential services such as nutrition, medical care, psychological support, and innovative education with a technological focus. Thanks to this initiative, Hogar del Niño has expanded and improved its facilities, solidifying its position as the most comprehensive educational and social center in the Dominican Republic.

Over the past 27 years, the program has raised more than $24,300,000, with a record-breaking contribution of over $2 million in the past year alone. Inspired by Mrs. Berney’s vision, who believed that “Hogar del Niño is the heartbeat that brings hope for the future,” donors have helped thousands of children receive the care and quality education they deserve.

“Adopting a crib is investing in the future.” – Phyllis Berney

About Hogar del Niño

Hogar del Niño welcomes more than 2,000 children and young people daily, from newborns to 18 years old. It is the only institution in La Romana and surrounding areas that offers inclusive education, integrating deaf children and those with special needs. In addition to academic training, each student receives three daily meals, medical and dental care, psychological evaluations and support, as well as access to extracurricular activities such as sports, arts, and dance.

For more information about the Phyllis Berney Adopt-A-Crib Program and how to contribute to the well-being of these children, please contact us at info@pbo.org.do.