In November 2024 we brought lots of food and supplies for the month to the Martino Charity Home. We had contacted the caretakers and asked what they needed to help the children this month. Next, we had local shops bring everything directly to the home. This month we brought pork, eggs, white noodles, yellow noodles, milk, cooking oil, seasonings, snacks, toilet paper, shampoo, and body wash.
The caretakers sent us lots of fun pictures of the children from last month. This charity effort was made possible through the kind donations from Steven Burger. 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.
