FVSO
Friends
of
Vinh Son
All operating expenses paid by the Board of Directors so 100% of your donation goes
to the children.
Our October Newsletter tells the how the sisters and the children are adapting to the new school year. There have been several changes, often reversals of rules that have kept the Sisters on their toes.
ISeptember was a exciting month. In August the kids were excited about attending school in person. When school actually opened in early September Covid D caused great concerns in Vietnam and the Government reinstated remote learning. By the end of September the Government relaxed the rules and the kids are now back in school with strict social distance protocols. You can imagine the stress on one household trying to manage in that environment. Multiply that by 650 school age kids !! The nuns did a fantastic job of managing and they could not have done it with out your support. They knew that basic needs would be covered through your generosity and they could focus on the vitally important task of education. The nuns are most grateful.
Fund Raising 2021
As of the end of September we have reached almost 40% of our goal of $150,000. 2021 was a real budget stretch for FVSO. The kids stayed "home" and were home schooled for much of the last 20 months. The shortage of proper buildings and food resources became acute. This year we sent over $120,000 just for capital improvements.
The nuns and the children are most thankful for your generosity. Because of you there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
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Welcome to the Friends of
Vinh Son Montagnard Orphanage (VSO)
Friends of Vinh Son Montagnard Orphanage, Vietnam, provides a coordinated effort to raise resources (cash and in-kind gifts) that provide a happier and more fulfilling quality of life for the children at the Orphanage.
The orphanage is administered by The Sisters of the Miraculous Medal who, with our help, provide:
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Primary and secondary education as directed by the Vietnamese government
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Life skills to ensure the children become self sufficient
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A safe environment
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Food, clothing, shelter and medical care
SUPPORT THE CHILDREN
For only $12 a month (about the price of one take-out large pizza) you will provide daily nutrition for one child for one month. Make a difference today!
100% of your donation goes to the kids. The Board pays for all administrative expenses and travel costs.
If you wish to contribute, we encourage you to not only make a personal contribution, but to spread the word about our work to other Vets, your church and community groups.
Friends of Vinh Son Montagnard Orphanage, Vietnam, provides a coordinated effort to raise resources that provide a happier and more fulfilling quality of life for the children at Orphanage.
What your donation can do
$1.00 buys 4.5 lbs of fresh vegetables
$1.00 buys 1 lb of flour
$1.00 buys 3 lbs of fresh fruit
$1.00 buys 4 lbs of rice .. 20 meals
$5.60 buys 1 gallon of milk
$1.30 buys a dozen eggs
$3.25 buys 1lb pork
$1.30 buys 1 lb of fish
$5.45 buys 1 lb beef
$1,000 supports 1 college student for 1 year