Ending Hunger | A Community Giving Network

by The Mustard Seed Mission
Ending Hunger | A Community Giving Network
Ending Hunger | A Community Giving Network
Ending Hunger | A Community Giving Network
Ending Hunger | A Community Giving Network
Ending Hunger | A Community Giving Network
Ending Hunger | A Community Giving Network
Ending Hunger | A Community Giving Network
Ending Hunger | A Community Giving Network
Ending Hunger | A Community Giving Network
Ending Hunger | A Community Giving Network
Ending Hunger | A Community Giving Network
Ending Hunger | A Community Giving Network

Project Report | Nov 21, 2024
Love in Action: Care for Families This Season

By Ariel Wu | International Social Media Manager

“Yay! I've always wanted to try this!” Juan's eyes lit up with excitement when she saw the holiday gift box for the first time.

Juan was born with developmental delays, requiring frequent hospital visits for therapy. Her mother, unable to work consistently due to these demands, had to rely on loans to support the family. To make ends meet, she took on two jobs—working at a breakfast shop in the morning and a lunchbox store in the afternoon, often working late into the night. Each evening, as she rode home, Juan would fall asleep on her back, both exhausted from their long days.

A year ago, through a referral from the early intervention program, The Mustard Seed Mission (MSM) began supporting Juan's family. During our first home visit, her mother broke down in tears, sharing the weight of her financial struggles and the loneliness she felt navigating life alone. MSM quickly stepped in, offering them regular finical support through the child sponsorship program.

After the Hualien earthquake earlier this year, both of her mother's jobs fell through, plunging the family into deeper hardship. But we responded immediately, providing them with emergency relief funds and care packages, helping them through their toughest time.

Right before the Mid-Autumn Festival this year, MSM LoveLife Center paid the family a special visit with our holiday care package. Along with the essentials, the package included a handwritten card and a festive gift box, bringing a rare moment of celebration into their home.

“This is the first time we've ever received a Mid-Autumn Festival gift box,” Juan's mother said with a smile. “In the past, we would watch others enjoy these treats, but we could never afford them ourselves… Thank you for making us feel less alone.”

Now, with two new part-time jobs, Juan's mother is starting to regain her footing. Even though the challenges of raising a child and repaying debt remain, the support from LoveLife Center and generous donors across Taiwan has given her and her children the strength to keep moving forward.

As we approach the Christmas season, many families like Juan's continue to face similar struggles. This holiday, Our LoveLife Center will be delivering Christmas care packages — with blessing cards, gift boxes, and care packages — to help these families celebrate with dignity and catch their breath.

For these families, it's not just about the material support, it's about the warmth and care they feel from a community that stands by them. Your support can bring joy, hope, and the belief that brighter days are ahead.

Join us in spreading love this Christmas season by supporting families like Juan's. This winter, let's bring warmth and hope to those in need together.

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Location: New Taipei City, Taiwan - Taiwan
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