Olvin

Olvin grew up in a very poor neighborhood just up the street from the Micah House.  He lived with his mom and other family members until he was 9 when he left an alcoholic home for the streets.  Olvin lived on the streets from the time he was 9 until he was 15.  While living on the streets Olvin had a very rough life including gang activity.  When he was fifteen he heard the gospel message from a man who was evangelizing on the streets.  The Lord captured Olvin's heart and he chose to leave his life on the streets and go back home.  God blessed this decision and led him to the Micah Project in 2001.  Since then Olvin has been studying with the project.  In 2007, the Micah Project helped Olvin to rent a small apartment near the Micah House in order to remove him from the negative environment of his family home.   Since 2008, Olvin has received our scholarship to study at a local university.

Below:  Olvin smiles with Rebecca Bell, who has been a constant support and encouragement in his life for many years.