About Us
We invest in Kingdom-sized Dreams
Who we are
It’s not business as usual here. Cherish was born to invest in kingdom-sized dreams for all orphans. We build schools and orphanages overseas, raising the next generation and preparing God’s place for His children, starting in the Philippines.
Birth of Cherish
Cherish’s birthplace is in the island of Mindanao. We currently have a team in the Philippines working on the ground works to build our school and orphanage, Cherish Hearts Children’s Home, scheduled to open by the Summer 2022.
Her First Steps
At age 17, Joanna Mae had a dream of starting an orphanage after a mission trip to the Philippines.  She returned with a new heart to serve orphans and street children. This calling continued to follow her throughout her college career. During her last undergraduate semester at USC, she presented a pitch about her orphanage idea and decided to reach out to her old connections in the Philippines.
Mother of Cherish
Cherish Culture
It’s not business as usual here. Cherish was born to invest in kingdom-sized dreams for all orphans. We build schools and orphanages overseas, raising the next generation and preparing God’s place for His children, starting in the Philippines.
Family-based Care
Cherish exists to support vulnerable children and families through direct services, capacity building, and systems change.
Redefining the Orphanage Experience
Cherish is dedicated to providing a holistic education for all children that will equip them to be successful leaders in their communities.
Life-long Education