Vietnam War veteran Bill Jensen pays his respects to his fallen brothers-in-arms as part of Melaleuca’s Veterans Appreciation Flight.
Our Signature Cause: The Santa Lucia Orphanage
Korean War Veterans Memorial, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. They enjoyed a hero’s welcome when they returned home to Idaho, with a brass band and a cheering crowd thanking them for their service. Feeding the Hungry Feeding the hungry is one of the Melaleuca Foundation’s fundamental purposes. In addition to other efforts, we’ve donated much-needed commercial freezers, and in 2022 we helped purchase a warehouse for a food pantry. Over the last year, we have made several donations to food banks across the US. We bought baby supplies and diapers. And working with The Salvation Army, we provided a Thanksgiving feast for hundreds of low-income families. Ukrainian War Relief The Melaleuca Foundation responds to all kinds of humanitarian crises. Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, we’ve donated first aid supplies, worked with several hospitals to secure lifesaving medical equipment, and contributed over $250,000 worth of products to assist refugees in three countries. Make the Melaleuca Foundation Part of Your Legacy The difference our donors make is immeasurable! We ask you to please donate today. Because Melaleuca covers all administrative costs, 100% of your donations go to supporting worthy causes like those we’ve highlighted here. Visit Melaleuca.org to donate to this nonprofit organization. Together we can do good where good is needed. LH
For 16 years, the Melaleuca Foundation’s signature cause has been caring for the children at a remarkable orphanage in Ecuador. The Santa Lucia Children’s Home is solely funded by the donations of Marketing Executives like you. There, you’ll find no dormitories with rows of beds but small homes where children live as
brothers and sisters and are nurtured by their very own housemother. The abused and orphaned children living at the home are provided with food, medical care, clothing, toys, school supplies, and everything they need—all thanks to your generosity. For many, Santa Lucia marks the first time in their lives that these children’s love has been reciprocated. Andrea and Maria de los Angeles are two examples of tiny angels who were dangerously malnourished when they arrived. Because of the care and love they have received at Santa Lucia, both little girls are now happy and healthy. Plus, they’ve now been adopted into their forever families! “Thank you, thank you, for everything you do,” says Sor Inez Calderon, the head nun of Santa Lucia. “We may not know you personally, but we see miracles every day because of the love you have in your hearts. You are giving these children life. You are giving them hope. You are changing families’ lives. God will repay you for the wonderful work you do.”
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