About Canaan Foundation Inc
Our Mission
Bringing hope, inclusion, and opportunity to children with special needs in Honduras through therapy, health, and education, while also caring for seniors across Texas in the United States by supporting them with everyday tasks they can no longer manage—such as cleaning, cooking, and yard work—and offering companionship that restores joy, and dignity, helping them overcome loneliness.
Our Vision
A future where every child, regardless of ability or circumstance, is seen, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential—and where seniors are cared for, valued, and able to live with joy and dignity. We envision stronger communities built on love, service, and sustainable impact, with our reach extending without borders to children and seniors in need.
Volunteer & Support Opportunities
• Donate gently used clothes or funds to help cover shipping, therapy, and education for children in Honduras.
• Volunteer to support local seniors in Southeast Texas with free yard work, home cleaning, or by spending time with them at home or in one of our partner senior communities.
• Partner with us on social media — like, share, and spread the word to help our mission reach more hearts.
• Pray for us — your prayers lift and sustain this mission.
Every act of kindness brings hope, dignity, and connection. Join us and be part of the change.
OUR TEAM
Diana is the CEO, a Co-Founder, and the Vice President of the nonprofit. She has over 14 years of experience as a mission trip coordinator, project manager, and founder of schools and nonprofit initiatives. She is also a former nurse and teacher who has collaborated with churches as well as various national and international nonprofits and ministries, dedicating her life to service and community impact.
Neal is a Co-Founder and official incorporator of the Canaan Foundation. With a background in kinesiology and experience working with children with special needs, he brings both professional expertise and a compassionate, altruistic approach. His dedication to serving others and his willingness to help make him an integral part of the foundation’s mission.
Leonel Berreondo is the Secretary of the Canaan Foundation. He is the proud father of a 9-year-old girl with autism who currently attends Canaan Christian Academy in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, under the inclusion program. Committed to making a meaningful impact, he has volunteered to support the Foundation in achieving its goals and improving the lives of all the children in the program, as well as those who will benefit from future projects.
Ofelia Mejía is the Treasurer of Canaan Foundation. She is the mother of a 9-year-old child with autism who currently attends Canaan Christian Academy in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, under the inclusion program. Inspired by the organization’s vision, she has embraced the mission to help create better opportunities for our little ones and to raise awareness and empathy for them—and for anyone in need of support.
Rosa Lopez is the founder and president of the Canaan Foundation in Honduras. An initiative that emerged from her visionary work as the founder and current general director of Canaan Christian Academy, a prestigious bilingual private school in San Pedro Sula. With 17 years of experience as a teacher and nearly 20 years of leadership in education, Rosa is also recognized as a respected and exemplary figure in her community.
The foundation’s mission was born out of an inclusion program she developed at the Academy to support children with unique developmental profiles, particularly those diagnosed with autism. She has been a passionate advocate for inclusive education, promoting comprehensive teacher training to ensure that educators are not only dedicated to their profession but also equipped to meet the diverse needs of children with special needs.
Rosa actively supports families in their search for inclusive, nurturing learning environments where their children are accepted, respected, and free from discrimination.
Her dream is to create a fully equipped educational, therapeutic, and physical environment where autistic and neurotypical children can learn and thrive together—demonstrating that true inclusion is not only possible, but transformative when built on a foundation of empathy, kindness, and community.
OUR PARTNERS
