Contributor: Khoa Hoang
Editor: Joseph Hoang
On May 7, 2023, we will be hosting a Charity Dinner from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. We will be raising funds to assist deaf and mute youths in Vietnam, their families, and the surrounding community.
In Vietnam, it is difficult or nearly impossible for the disabled to find jobs, even though they are very capable of working. During a visit by Bishop Hung to the pilgrimage center of Our Lady of Ta Pao, Bishop Hung asked these disabled youths, "What are your dreams for your future?" Without any hesitation, they immediately responded, "We dream of having jobs in the future."
The purpose of this Charity Dinner is to raise enough funds to set up coffee and tea shops in four locations, together with the purchase of several delivery vehicles. The four locations include: Long Thuan, Ta Pao, Tan Lap, and Phan Thiet. The estimated cost for each location is approximately $5K USD, for a total of $20K USD. Additionally, there is a plan to set up one bread bakery in Dong Ha, for an estimated cost of $22K USD. These four shops and bakery will be staffed by the deaf and mute youths, together with their parents and the Sisters. The total goal is therefore $42K USD.
There are many fun activities planned for the Charity Dinner, including entertainment with live music and dancing, auctions, slide shows, and of course, great food and company.
What: Charity Dinner
When: May 7, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: Pho Banh Mi. 2007 South De Anza Blvd., San Jose, CA 95129
What to Bring: Yourself, Your Family, Your Friends, and Your Love of the Poor!
Please note that at this time, we do not yet have a 501(c)3 status. While we are actively proceeding with filing for this status, we anticipate that this status will not be obtained until the end of 2023.
If you would like to donate and do not need a receipt for tax deduction purposes, please make your check payable to Be His Helper and send to Sister Martha Hien Nguyen at 2954 Towers Lane, San Jose, CA 95121, USA. You can also Zelle at donations@behishelper.org.
If you would like your donations to be tax deductible, please make your check payable to Cistercian Monastery and send to 1671 Pleasant Valley Road, Aptos, CA 95003, USA. Please be sure to include 'Be His Helper' in the Memo portion of your check. Your donations will be used for Be His Helper. Thank you to Father Thaddeus, Cistercian Monastery has agreed to be our fiscal agent for this fundraising event. Cistercian Monastery is an established 501(c)3 and is thus able to provide you with a receipt for your tax deduction.
We sincerely thank you for your generosity.
God Bless You and Your Family.
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