Maria Elena

Maria Elena

Girlstown Mexico, Class of 2018 I grew up in a small community in Oaxaca, in a close-knit family rooted in the Catholic faith. My parents are hardworking farmers, but their income often covered only our daily needs. Before school, my siblings and I helped them in the...
Orlin

Orlin

Boystown Honduras, Class of 2022 I was born and raised in Dolores, Copán, in a humble rural village in Honduras. I come from a humble and hardworking family. My life has been shaped by challenges, dreams, and valuable lessons. Without a doubt, it has not been easy to...
Anthony

Anthony

Boystown Philippines, Class of 1992   My Life Has Come Full Circle I currently live in Houston, Texas, and I am proud to be a beneficiary of this great charitable work of the Sisters of Mary. The Sisters helped shape who I am today. They instilled strong values...
Asuncion

Asuncion

Girlstown Philippines, Class of 1991 Before I met the Sisters of Mary and Fr. Aloysius Schwartz, I lived in the Philippines in deep poverty. I was the youngest of ten children. We had no house of our own. Many days, we ate rice and soup. We were street vendors,...
Angelie

Angelie

Girlstown Tegucigalpa, Class of 2020 A Story of Faith, Effort, and Hope This is my story a story that hasn’t been easy, but one that is full of faith, effort, hope, and countless blessings. My life began under very humble circumstances. My family and I lived in a...