Our commitment to the Martino Charity Home continued this December with a special delivery of essential supplies. After consulting with the home’s caretakers to identify their most urgent needs, we facilitated a direct shipment of food, hygiene products, and kitchen essentials.
What we delivered:
- Nutrition: Pork, cooking oil, milk, noodles, ramen, and various seasonings (soy sauce, sriracha, mayonnaise).
- Comfort: New blankets and sleeping mats.
- Essentials: Toiletries, detergent, dish soap, and a new blender for the kitchen.
The caretakers also sent us beautiful photos of the children from last month—seeing those smiling faces reminds us exactly why we do this. None of this would be possible without the incredible generosity of our donors: Steven Burger, Anh Vo, Bellisa Bui, David and Trini Nguyen, and Paul Baty. Thank you for changing lives!
ABOUT THE MARTINO CHARITY HOME
This loving home is located in rural Quang Tri province, 90 kilometers northwest of Hue. The area is home to the Bru-Van Kieu ethnic group, who have a unique language and culture, and extend from central Vietnam into Laos and Thailand. There is much poverty in this region, which puts undue pressure on families. The Martino Charity Home was founded to house and care for young children in the area whose families struggle to support and provide for them. The home is adjacent the Phuoc Tuyen Catholic Church and overseen by Father Nguyen Thi Thu Huong. About 33 children aged 6 to 11 live at the home year round. The nuns and caretakers provide housing, meals, and a loving environment for the children to grow and thrive. The children attend local elementary schools and receive extra tutoring at the home.
