Born out of natural concern for her native country founder Marlin Wilson Darby has personally funded these projects for over eight years. A project created by Marlin's first love, children she has offered gifts of supplies and personal income to families to help pay for education. Starting out as a grass roots organization Marlin has given of herself and her personal resources her fear for the deepening social crisis in the world’s poorest communities and for the well being of children who lack a safe home, proper health care and an education inspire her to give and serve.

The Chance to Learn Program began its journey in 1998 when Hurricane Mitch wiped out the Coast of Nicaragua; considered one of the worst natural disasters to hit Central America; this event is comparable to the recent Hurricane Katrina hitting New Orleans. Many people today eight years later are still displaced by the devastation left by Hurricane Mitch.

Our founder, Marlin Wilson Darby started out by filling up duffle bags then traveling to the affected country side and bringing supplies to the suffering displaced people of the region. She soon found out that even though many organizations were offering relief, there just wasn't enough to go around and there were still many people not being served. Familiar with her people and the customs Marlin found out those who were neglected and still needed assistance. Once in Managua, the Capital of Nicaragua and her past home Marlin could see that a one-time trip would not suffice returning to San Francisco with a life project in her heart she continues to send and take supplies to the Barrio schools. Co-founder Thomas McMullen was invited to bring depth to the project.