History
In 1997, Anthony and Chris Granese, along with Fr. Den O'Donnell and Mary Anne Tauskey co-founded Amigos de Jesus – a Home for abandoned and vulnerable children in Honduras.
The question most donors have always asked is, "How will you prepare the children to transition back into the Honduran culture as mature young adults?"
Founded in 2025, Be Teleios is our answer – providing the structures, resources, and mentorship that vulnerable young adults from any group home in Honduras need to navigate life's toughest obstacles and achieve their full potential.
Who We Serve
We are based in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, but are available to young adults in all areas of the country who are beginning their journey of adult life outside of institutional care.
Key Team Members
Join us in empowering the next generation of Honduran leaders. Every contribution helps pave the way for a brighter, more independent future.
Ron Selzer
Chairperson
Leading
Be Teleios
with a passion for guiding our transition program for young adults from institutional life to a mature life in the Honduran culture.
Dennis O'Donnell
President
Co-founder of Amigos de Jesús in 1997 and
founder of
Be Teleios. Providing spiritual and emotional guidance focused on helping vulnerable young adults fulfill their calling to be the person God created them to be (téleios)
Mary Anne Tauskey
Secretary
Streamlining operations to ensure our resources directly impact transition success, driven by a deep love for the youth we serve.
Drew Bilotta
Treasurer
Oversees Be Teleios’ finances with care and transparency, making sure every gift is used wisely to support young adults on their path to independent living. A donor pays for all administrative cost so that every penny of your donation goes to the mission.
Alan Turner
Director
With 18 years of experience with the youth in Honduras, he is fostering deep community connections with a heart dedicated to providing the mentorship young adults need to thrive on their own.
Olga Gabriela Machoro
Human Resource
Attorney with multidisciplinary experience in Operations and Logistics within multilateral organizations and non-profits in Honduras and Venezuela championing sustainability, institutional governance and support fo vulnerable populations.