Each time we extend our generosity to children in need, God is there.<\/span><\/p>\n In the cities of India and the hills of Vietnam, there are children yearning for a chance to learn and rise above the poverty they have been born into.<\/span><\/p>\n Today, our early childhood programs in India and Vietnam are protecting and educating hundreds of vulnerable children each year.<\/span><\/p>\n But we cannot continue operating these programs for long without your help.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n In India, the annual cost to operate Franciscan Nesakkaram preschool centers is modest, yet so vital. <\/span>These programs that serve disadvantaged children depend entirely on your charitable support.<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In Vietnam, rising costs for food, teacher stipends, and facility maintenance have created an urgent funding need. <\/span>The friars have requested $20,000 to help sustain their seven daycare centers for another year.<\/b><\/p>\n Will you join us?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>