Our Mission
To provide instrumental support, through discipleship of the Lord, to the children of Centro Nutricional y Hogar de Niños de San Francisco
With the shortage of funds, the orphanage was on the verge of closing. This would have left nearly 100 children out on the streets, with nowhere to go. Through the grace of God, the mission group was able to raise enough money and awareness, through donations and fundraisers, for Centro Nutricional y Hogar de Niños (Nutrition Center and Children’s Home) to remain open and offer solace to the children, caretakers, and community. For over 20 years, we remain responsive to the ever-changing needs of the orphanage, continuing to raise, and send, money to support all the children living there, and the upkeep of the facility. We make a yearly trip to the orphanage, in Patzún, to provide additional, critical resources and fulfill physical, medical, and spiritual help in every way that we can.
How We Help
Though we are not able to be with them in-person every day, we work closely alongside the Franciscan Sisters of Immaculate Conception, who oversee the extraordinary care of the children and the orphanage. Funding is critical to respond to all the children’s needs and they cannot meet the financial demands of the Orphanage without our support. Our various fundraisers drive donations that benefit the health and wellness of the children, as well as sustainability of the orphanage and medical clinic. Throughout the year, we provide funding to the orphanage to buy nutritious food, basic medical supplies, medications, and other essentials; donated money is also used to maintain health regulations at the clinic and nutrition center.
In-kind donations such as clothing, toys, and supplies are packed, and blissfully transported, to the orphanage during our annual trip. These items, changing annually in response to the orphanage’s needs, are promoted and collected at the fundraising events leading up to our departure. So, stay tuned for next year’s indispensable list! Before departing, we partner with the Sisters to plan our daily work that will improve the safety and efficiency of the orphanage; while onsite, we help build small structures, paint, perform light infrastructure maintenance, assist with intake at the medical clinic, cook, and numerous other requested, vital tasks.
Events
The mission group will continue their ongoing financial and spiritual support of the orphanage; we will spearhead numerous fund-raising events and the gathering of medical supplies, clothing and other necessary items. 100% of all donations to the mission support the orphanage.
Annual Fundraisers
Run/Walk Across Guatemala 5k Race
When: Saturday, April 15, 2023 – 9:00AM (Check-In begins at 8:15)
Where: Harmar Pavillion (right by the North Park Swimming Pool), S Ridge Dr. Allison Park, PA 15101
What: All proceeds from The Run Across Guatemala 5k will benefit the orphanage in Patzún, Guatemala. Every dollar contributed will be put towards life-saving resources and procedures for children who would otherwise go without. We are excited to cheer on your success, and the critical impact you will have on so many!
Register Here <–can you make this a clickable button that will direct people off our site, to here: https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/AllisonPark/RunAcrossGuatemala5k (John and Mom, there are several changes that need to made here as well – this isn’t owned or operated by us so I’ll be following up with an email to Christine with my suggestions; stand-by)
$25 for 5k and $15 for 1 mile
Can’t Make It In Person? Don’t worry, we’ll meet you! Choose “Virtual Race” at Registration (using the link above), Donate a Registration, or Sponsor Today! Ask how. Contact stsmarthamaryguatgrp@gmail.com or (412) 736-7470.
- Pre-Departure Supplies Drive
- Mother’s Day Breakfast
- Summer Pig Roast
- Homemade Nut Roll Sale
- AND MORE!
We encourage all to take an active part in the mission’s efforts. Check back here, and on our social media pages, for up-to-date announcements!
We Are Very Passionate
about the children at Centro Nutricional y Hogar de Niños and NEED YOUR SUPPORT to continue our mission and ensure all the children have nutritious food, proper clothing, effective medical care, and always know the love of our Lord!
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Thank You
For Your Support!
At this time, donations by check are best received.
Checks Payable to:
Saints Martha and Mary Guatemala Mission Group
Send Donations to:
St. Richard’s Church, 3841 Dickey Rd., Gibsonia, PA 15044
