In February 2025 we had lots of food and supplies delivered to the Martino Charity Home. We had reached out to the caretakers to learn their most pressing needs, then arranged to have local markets deliver everything directly to the home.
This month, we brought boxes of noodles, cooking oil, seasonings, fresh fish, varieties of meat, milk, cooking oil, seasonings, floor soap, cookies, and snacks.
The caretakers sent us a new batch of pictures from the month. Lots of smiles!
This charity trip was made possible through the kind donations from Steven Burger, Jef O’Riley, and Jamie Tran. Thank you!!!
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.
