Hope House reaping the benefit of donations to the foundation

Hope House
Weā€™re excited to announce that the Mario Foundation board recently distributed more than $10,000 and additional computer equipment to Hogar Esperanza (Hope House) thanks to caring donors just like you. Hope House administers to the full spectrum of needs of the children in its care (e.g., medical care, counseling, education, etc.). These funds are particularly important as they will help cover a wide range of important items: medical expenses for a special needs child who requires and will continue to require extensive medical attention and multiple future surgeries; doctor appointments, medical tests, medications, and other necessary items; and completing Hope Houseā€™s monthly budget which would not have been possible without these vital funds. [caption id="attachment_739" align="alignleft" width="300"] Laptops were recently purchased and sent to Hope House.[/caption] In addition to funds,…
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Hope House Celebrates 20 Years

Hope House
This week, The Mario Foundation celebrates Angie McInvale Altamirano and her twenty years of service to the children of Honduras! A true reminder that not all heroes wear capes, but they do often need help. Thatā€™s why The Mario Foundation is dedicated to Angie and the mission of Hope House by providing opportunities for folks just like you to be a vital part of this incredible story of love and hope. The sounds of activity start early in the quaint neighborhood where Hogar Esperanza (Hope House) sits in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. The oppressive Honduran heat means everyday tasks are best done early, while the sun still offers some mercy before its mid-day tropical siege. And for the last twenty years, Angie McInvale Altamirano has set about early each day…
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First book donations en route to Hope House

Hope House
Angie McInvale was very excited to get a stack of new children's books in Spanish for the kids of Hope House. Let's keep a good thing going! If you have an Amazon account and a few extra bucks, please consider purchasing a book off the wish list or finding your favorite children's book in Spanish. We will give any books collected to Angie as she visits the states every few months. Books can be sent to the wish list registry address at: The Mario Foundation c/o Jereme Logan 7750 Sardis Grove Drive Gardendale, AL 35071
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