Food for the Poor shared that on Friday, November 5, their in-country partner, Mónica Gonzalez, visited a children’s home in Patzún, Chimaltenango.
Established in 1988, the center is run by the Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Conception. The sisters specialize in health, nutrition and personal care of both the young and the elderly. In addition to the children’s home and nutritional center, they also run a hospital and an assisted living facility for the elderly.
As a religious institution, its apostolate focuses on the care of the body and soul of all in their care. There are a total of 11 sisters who reside at the facility, along with three assistants.
“The children were so grateful to receive their personal bags with hygiene items,” Mónica exclaimed. “One of them told me that it was their birthday and that he had thanked God for receiving a gift that he did not expect. Their faces were filled with joy!
“Even the staff cried as they saw the anticipation in the children, all sitting quietly and waiting to receive one of the bright blue drawstring bags,” Mónica added. “They were so happy to receive them.
On behalf of both the sisters and the children, we thank the donors. This type of help is of great benefit to the home and to the children.”
Also visited was a residential facility for children with special needs, located in Antigua, Sanatepéquez.
Situated in the San Juan del Obispo village, there are a total of 250 residents. The children who reside here are those who have been abandoned by their parents because of their inability to provide the care that they require.
Specializing in the care of children with physical and mental disabilities, the staff of 242 is comprised of physicians, support staff and administrative personnel.
“They are all so appreciative of Food For The Poor and its donors because it is thanks to this ongoing support from the Angels Of Hope program that we are able to meet the needs of our residents."
