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When Seattle Mariners catcher Dave Valle came to the Dominican Republic to play winter ball in 1985, he was only expecting to improve his baseball. Instead, he found a lifetime commitment. Motivated by the poverty he and his wife witnessed during his visits to the region, Dave and his wife founded Esperanza in 1995, an organization dedicated to giving those who needed it "a hand up, not a hand out." Now, this absorbing film chronicles Esperanza's inspirational and moving story - through the eyes of those whose lives have been changed in incredible ways. Discover how local families have been empowered to become entrepreneurs - with businesses that have lifted both their incomes and their spirits. And see the renewed hope for a brighter future in the eyes of their children. Valle describes Esperanza as the "gift that keeps on giving." In this film, you'll see just how valuable that gift can be.

Acapulco is known as a playground for the rich and famous. But for many children who live there, there are few fun and games - just a daily battle for survival. Enter Casa Hogar del Niño de Acapulco, a former luxury hotel transformed into an orphanage whose mission is to help those children to a brighter tomorrow. The moving documentary Mi Casa Hogar reveals the unique history of this very special and crucial resource, as it tells the uplifting stories of the kids it cares for on a daily basis, including those given up by their impoverished parents, those living on the streets, and those abused and mistreated by those who were supposed to care for them. Discover their special smiles and upbeat attitudes through the eyes of a group of American entrepreneurs visiting on a mission of hope and help, in this beautifully-photographed and evocative film. Mi Casa Hogar demonstrates what a difference a loving "home" really can make - especially to those who never thought they'd have one.