Before our trip, we coordinated closely with the caretakers to determine the Home’s most pressing needs for the month, creating a detailed list of food and general supplies.
We then headed to the local markets to shop for the items, filling a van before making the drive out to see the children. Upon arrival, the children eagerly helped us unload and stack the supplies inside. Everyone then gathered together.
This month’s donation was a substantial one, featuring:
- Food: Bags of rice, sugar, seasonings, rice paper, boxes of noodles, sriracha, oyster sauce, soft drinks, rice crackers, fish balls, meat patties, and sausages.
- Household & Hygiene: Trash bags, office supplies, body wash, and shampoo.
To bring a little extra joy, we handed out fun treat bags to all the children as a surprise! Our team stayed at the Home for a while, spending time with the children as they got ready for lunch.
This meaningful charity visit was made possible solely by the generosity of our donor Steven Burger. Thank you for making a difference!
ABOUT THE SUOI CAT CHARITY HOME
Suoi Cat is a poor community to the west of Nha Trang, composed of rural farming hamlets that live in poverty. The Suoi Cat Charity Home is a loving place that houses and cares for many of the community’s children whose families struggle to support and provide for them. The home is composed of adolescent and teenage girls who stay at the home year-round, sleep in dormitories, and have meals together in a communal dining hall. The nuns and caretakers who run the home come from the nearby Suoi Dau Catholic Church and provide a nurturing environment for all. They ensure the children attend local public schools and provide after school tutoring lessons. The same caretakers previously supported young boys in the community who stayed at the Suoi Dau Charity Home. Some of the same boys receive tutoring at Suoi Cat during the day, then return home to their families in the evening.
