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Impoverished Mexican Families Enjoy Festival of Hope

Whack! Mariana had hit the piñata with all of her might. The 11-year-old was soon rewarded when a shower of candy and fruit poured out of the festive decoration. She, her mother, brother, grandmother and uncle were among the 200 guests that came to Operation Blessing Mexico’s Christmas Festival of Hope during the 2003 holiday season.

Mariana needed a little joy in her young life. The last year had been difficult, as the family’s financial situation had forced her older sister Nayeli to have to move to another family’s house. She was given food to eat and an opportunity to go to school in exchange for housework. But for Mariana, she had lost her best friend and sister.

Meanwhile, Mariana, her mother and brother lived in a 2-room apartment off to the side of the same house that her grandmother served as housekeeper. Mariana’s mother Tomasa waited tables in a small local restaurant. When business was slow, she tried to make ends meet by cleaning houses or washing clothes. Christmas was coming soon and Tomasa knew she would not be able to afford event the simplest gift or holiday meal for her children without help.

Right before Christmas, Mariana’s school told our center about the family’s need. They were overjoyed to receive an invitation to our Festival of Hope! Guests enjoyed a play, saw a holiday movie, and played games. Mariana and her brother received a box of toys, candies, cookies and brand new school bag. Everyone enjoyed hot beverages and sweet bread.

Share the Joy of Christmas!
Mariana’s family represents one of the countless impoverished children and adults around the world that will not have a special holiday season without our compassionate help. It is so easy to share the joy! For example, your gift of $25 can help a family of four have a month’s worth of groceries. Or your gift of $10 can provide a toy and clothes for an orphan.



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