Our Story

In 2015, Daniel and Alice Tarnagda moved to a home near the housing authority in Bowling Green. Being the only person from Burkina Faso in the area, Daniel felt isolated. So, he decided to form a soccer team to engage African families. Twelve children were interested in playing soccer so they started practicing and playing matches among themselves. After practice sessions, the children would come over to Daniel and Alice’s house to socialize and enjoy snacks such as watermelon, ice cream, and anything else the children liked. Sometimes, Daniel would entertain the kids by playing drums or by playing video games with them.

Over time, the kids started sharing their family's needs and asking for help. Daniel and Alice began visiting the kids' homes to meet their parents and discuss their needs. The needs ranged from learning how to use the HVAC systems in their homes to driving a car, to finding a better job.

By 2018, Daniel and Alice were helping more than 100 people, and soon, people started donating to assist them with their work. They realized the need to become an official organization and a 501(c)(3), so they reached out to local churches for help.