As we approach Thanksgiving and the Nativity Season, we are marveling at how greatly your prayers and generosity have blessed the children of the Theotokos Orphanage and the St. Ignatus School this year.



Your caring support has enabled many critical projects:

1.   The mandated rooftop rainwater harvesting system has been completed.

2.   The required fire safety equipment was installed in the school.

3.   The water filtration installation is completed, ensuring safe drinking water for the children.

4.     The road is now elevated above the flood line, allowing our students to walk safely on dry ground during the monsoon season. 

5.    The conference room is finally furnished and in use for teacher training.

The elevated road provides safety during torrential rain.

Students are grateful for the new elevated road.

The conference room is used for teacher training and meetings.

As we look ahead, we prayerfully ask for your partnership in addressing two current needs:  

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• A safety wall, currently under construction, is required by the education board to separate the tilapia pond from the school grounds. The cost is $17,248. 

•   Water-diverting sheds over the dormitory roofs are urgently needed to address serious leaks. Repeat waterproofing has not sufficed.

1. Girls’ Dorm $44,861 
2. Boys’ Dorm $55,535

Sister Nektaria recently shared her deep appreciation: “Thanks to all our donors who, through FILI, help us. Deep is our gratitude and our prayers to God to bless all of them abundantly.”

Every contribution, no matter the size, helps build a better future.

We have been following this beautiful organization long enough to see the young girls who were nurtured and educated years ago, become teachers and leaders in their community. Lives are being changed here through the selfless love and dedication of a host of volunteers and the inspired leadership of Sister Nektaria. We are confident that every donor dollar is spent as it should be. It is an honor and blessing to be part of this remarkable ministry in a small way.

"Education is something that can never be taken away from these children" — Sister Nektaria

Your tax deductible gift of any amount is greatly appreciated.



Checks can be mailed to: FILI

6430 Bose Lane, San Jose, CA 95120

The children thank you!

You are in their prayers.

All FILI board members are volunteers. We draw no salary. Our operating costs are kept to a minimum.

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