Community Development

In every community, we see the potential for a stronger tomorrow. Our work is centered on empowering families and creating opportunities that help children, mothers, and neighbors thrive. We believe that by working hand-in-hand, we can build supportive and vibrant communities where every family has the chance to succeed and every child can grow up with hope.

Community Impact

Last year on Children’s Day, the St. Martin Foundation brought together over 100 kids from Fortaleza’s neighborhoods for a joyful community celebration. What started as a simple idea with a few games, some music, and donated school kits, became a day these children would never forget.

A highlight story of The St. Martin Foundation: Gabriela a 7 year-old girl and her mother has faced hardship, and she often worried about not having the right tools for school. When she received her personalized Starter Supply Kit at our event, her eyes lit up. "This is everything I need to be a good student," she told us, a huge smile on her face. Her new notebooks, pencils, and crayons gave her the confidence to participate in class and to express her creativity in our "Creative Expression Corner."

Because of the support, Gabriela and other children in her community now have the resources to not only attend school but to thrive. This is the true meaning of community impact: transforming moments of joy into lasting opportunities.