Help Older Adults Living Alone in Poverty

Hi there,

I’d love to share a heartwarming story that shows why your support through our Help Older Adults Living Alone in Poverty project continues to make a meaningful difference.

Meet Marta, an 84-year-old woman from Bulnes, a small town in southern Chile. Her home is surrounded by beautiful purple flowers and calla lilies, reflecting the warmth and dedication of someone who has spent much of her life caring for others.

For years, Marta devoted herself to caring for two beloved family members: a boy she raised as her own son, who lived with a severe disability, and her younger brother, who faced serious health challenges. She cared for both around the clock until they passed away, leaving behind a lifetime of love, sacrifice, and memories.

Today, Marta is beginning a new chapter. After so many years of putting others first, she finally has more time to care for herself, enjoy her home, and tend to the flowers she loves.

Throughout this journey, Hogar de Cristo's Home Support Program for Older Adults has been by her side. Through regular visits, essential supplies, food assistance, companionship, and community activities, our team helps Marta feel supported and connected.

Juan Nova, who leads our home support program in Bulnes, regularly visits Marta and recognizes her extraordinary dedication to her family. For Marta, this support means much more than practical assistance. As she explains, Hogar de Cristo was there when she was caring for her loved ones and continues to accompany her today.

Her story reminds us that older adults who have spent their lives caring for others deserve to receive care, companionship, and dignity themselves.

Because of your generosity, we can continue providing compassionate support to older adults like Marta, helping them maintain their independence, strengthen their connections, and enjoy this stage of life with greater peace of mind.

Thank you for helping us make sure that growing older doesn't mean being forgotten, and that everyone deserves the opportunity to keep finding joy in life's simplest moments.

With heartfelt gratitude,
Hogar de Cristo