Lauren Brooke Cosmetiques recently sponsored Josh Erickson, a team leader of a humanitarian project organized by Kaiizen Foundation to  Ensanada, Mexico.  Thanks to Kaiizen, Josh's service not only benefited himself and the locals--but he was able to be a role model to a group of troubled youth who went along to serve.

    Erickson recalls, "We went to an orphanage and made many friends there, even though we couldn't communicate bilingually. We met many orphans, played games with them, and had a good time."  Many of the children in the orphanage have been rescued from child prostitution and welcomed the healthy play of childhood.  Other families were relieved by the group's efforts as they made "survival" packs and presented them to local families in need.  "Their households were so humble and impoverished," says Erickson, "it was very sad. But they were so happy when they saw the food and toiletries." 

Thanks to Lauren Brooke Cosmetiques, The Kaiizen Foundation, and all those who gave of their time, the little children in the Encinada orphanage, the needy families in Mexico, and the troubled youth group that went had incredible experiences and life-changing moments.  All that went said they took away more from this than they gave and are grateful for the experience and opportunity.