We have been busy this Summer . Check out our
We have raised over $80,000 with our 2019 challenge fund .. we have $8,000 to meet our goal of $88,000 .... can you help us round up to make it an even $100,000 by the end of the year ?
Read the remarkable history of VS2 and Sister Madelena
Read the wonderful letters from Y Bach and Y Yean, two of our recent college graduates wha are sending each of you a thank you.
Read about the improved water system at VS4
We work hard to make sure your donations work as efficiently as possible. Thanks so much for your continued support.
Check out our new video that tells the story of our Legacy Fund
The kids are back in school now and your donations have been most meaningful.
$ 4.00 Textbook rental
$ 20.00 Uniforms and athletic clothes
$ 5.00 Shoes
$ 8.00 School bags with supplies
With an increased focus on education the letters from Y Bach and Y Yean show us what is possible.
Through out the last few years we have also added some videos .. check out the "media tab" Check out the wonderful musical thank you to FVSO by Y Luin, one of our college scholarship students. You Raise Me Up
Remember in your donations you can specify where you would like your funds to be used:
General Funds are used for Basic Needs, Health care
and primary education
Education Funds are used to support continuing education for college, trade school, or
apprenticeship programs
Legacy Funds will be saved and invested to be
distributed at that time when we are no longer
able to be as active as we are today.
Dave Chaix (with Sister Angela and an orphan) served with the 4th Infantry Division during 1967 –1968 in the Central Highlands of Vietnam. Dave retired from SBC as a Regional Manager. He has worked with the orphans and their caregivers at Vinh Son since 2001. Dave and his wife Elaine reside in Auburn, California.
