Open Heavens Guatemala started over 20 years ago by building on an effort by the Gamarro family to help very needy children and families within their community. Currently a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization, the main focus of OHG is education and training in leadership, teamwork, and vocational skills.
OHG has grown over the years into a more comprehensive ministry of meeting various needs of the people in the area of Sacatepéquez, a municipality northwest of Guatemala City. In addition to providing tuition, school supplies, food, clothing, hope, and encouragement to many, we have also undertaken several building projects. We are thrilled about our latest endeavor — The Dream Center.
Mayra is from Guatemala City, Guatemala. She grew up in a Christian home. After high school, she attended a Bible school and then came to the United States to study in the area of missions. After going home, she became a full time missionary, starting different projects working in evangelism, social work, and education.
In 2008, Mayra moved to the United States to marry the love of her life, Pat. Since then, they have been working remotely to grow OHG in Guatemala. She currently works at one of the largest medical facilities in Wisconsin as well as for the company her husband leads in their hometown.
Mayra is from Guatemala City, Guatemala. She grew up in a Christian home. After high school, she attended a Bible school and then came to the United States to study in the area of missions. After going home, she became a full time missionary, starting different projects working in evangelism, social work, and education.
In 2008, Mayra moved to the United States to marry the love of her life, Pat. Since then, they have been working remotely to grow OHG in Guatemala. She currently works at one of the largest medical facilities in Wisconsin as well as for the company her husband leads in their hometown.
Pat grew up in the midwest, primarily in Wisconsin. He attended Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK, graduating with a Bachelor of Education degree. He is one of seven children and, thanks to his mom’s prayers, became a Christian at an early age.
Pat is an entrepreneur at heart, beginning in grade school selling bubble gum to his classmates, moving up to starting a night crawler business with his brother out of their parents’ garage, and in adulthood leading other more significant businesses. Today, Pat is the founder and current CEO of KeyStone Financial, a financial advisory firm specializing in retirement planning.
Pat enthusiastically participates in many areas of Open Heavens Guatemala, including leading teams to Guatemala annually and participating in building projects.
Pat grew up in the midwest, primarily in Wisconsin. He attended Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK, graduating with a Bachelor of Education degree. He is one of seven children and, thanks to his mom’s prayers, became a Christian at an early age.
Pat is an entrepreneur at heart, beginning in grade school selling bubble gum to his classmates, moving up to starting a night crawler business with his brother out of their parents’ garage, and in adulthood leading other more significant businesses. Today, Pat is the founder and current CEO of KeyStone Financial, a financial advisory firm specializing in retirement planning.
Pat enthusiastically participates in many areas of Open Heavens Guatemala, including leading teams to Guatemala annually and participating in building projects.
Brenda worked in the banking industry for a number of years before taking a key leadership position in Open Heavens Guatemala in 2008. Currently she is the Director and oversees all operations of the ministry. Her servant’s heart makes her a perfect match to express God’s love to the students and parents of Open Heavens Guatemala. It is a full family effort with her husband and three daughters as volunteers. Together, they are embarking in the biggest challenge to date, launching The Dream Center at the new campus in Santiago Sacatepequez.
Brenda worked in the banking industry for a number of years before taking a key leadership position in Open Heavens Guatemala in 2008. Currently she is the Director and oversees all operations of the ministry. Her servant’s heart makes her a perfect match to express God’s love to the students and parents of Open Heavens Guatemala. It is a full family effort with her husband and three daughters as volunteers. Together, they are embarking in the biggest challenge to date, launching The Dream Center at the new campus in Santiago Sacatepequez.
OHG’s mission is to break the chain of poverty in the lives of children by helping them complete school, teaching them the importance of serving God and how to become influential leaders.
