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Neptalí García (Boy’s Home)
"First of all, I thank God and the St. Vincent Social Works, especially Father Antonio Quetglas and the benefactors, which supported me and my 6 brothers during the most difficult moments of our lives.
Thanks to them and to all the good things they gave us and taught us we are useful people for the society and we are all working.
Some of us have integrated our own families.
We will be grateful while we live for the aid we received.”
Profession: Technical high school graduate in electronics, and prosthesis producer
Age: 27 years old
Civil Status: Single
Working place: TELETON foundation, San Pedro Sula
Bladimir Pascual (Boy’s Home)
“My name is Carlos Bladimir Pascual. I am very grateful to God for touching the hearts of the people at the St. Vincent Social Works, for all the support and love I received during my stay at Casa del Niño and Casa del Jóven [the Youth’s Home].
I especially thank Father Antonio Quetglas, who looked after my spiritual, moral and technical education.
From the bottom of my heart, I also want to thank all the people who have contributed for my benefit, such as my godparents, benefactors, and employees, who guided me to be a good person.
I feel my mission is to follow the example of St. Vincent de Paul, helping people in the greatest need, as others helped me.”
Profession: Commercial high school graduate and public accountant.
Age: 19 years old
Civil Status: Single
Working place: Agencia Aduanera Internacional (ADINTER) customs broker.
Gisela Martínez (Girl’s Home)
“I thank God for giving me the opportunity to meet you, because you gave me help when I most needed it.
Without you I would not be what I am.
Thank you for giving me a technical and also a spiritual education, thanks to which I am now able to work at a print shop, since I learned Off Set printing.
I also studied to become a commercial secretary; and with my salary, I support my home and pay my tuition.
I got married and have 2 children. Unfortunately I split up with my husband, but I have been able to get ahead by myself.
Thank you for everything, and may God bless the St. Vincent Social Works.”
Elena Martínez (Girl’s Home)
“I thank God for opening the doors of Casa de la Niña, and for giving me and other girls the opportunity to reach our goals through the help that Father Antonio as well as the benefactors that support OSOVI gave me……THANK YOU.”
Profession: Technical high school graduate in computing
Age: 27 years old
Civil Status: Married
Working Place: Fees collection department at the Electric Energy Company (ENEE)
Children: 1 boy
Currently pregnant
Humberto Rivera (La Esperanza Farm)
“My name is Humberto R. I am an alcoholic going through a recovery process.
I was admitted to La Esperanza Farm in February 02, 2003, after an abstinence of 9 years.
I was an inpatient for a period of 5 months.
Once I recovered, and due to my good behavior, I was given the opportunity to work with OSOVI.
I thank God, Father Antonio Quetglas, and all people that cooperate with OSOVI, thanks to which I have been able to come through my problems, and be happy and peaceful in my new life.”
Maria Josefa Vda. De Zelaya (Elder Modules)
Age: 89 Housewife She was admitted to this center together with her husband, but after some years Don Francisco Zelaya died, and therefore, Dona “Chepita”, as we affectionately call her, became widowed.
“I am all the time grateful with God because I am an inmate at the Elder Modules since 1987, thanks to Father Antonio who offered his help to me. And I give special thanks to the brothers and sisters who cooperate with OSOVI…..Here, I have received love, attention and care …….Thank you for all your kindness …..”
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