A Note From Mary...
I feel good to be here because there is no moving around anyhow, my house parent doesn’t insult me and always corrects me in a good way whenever am wrong.
Here I am able to study and thankful because you bought all the requirements for school.
General Information
Birthdate: 10/21/2010
Current Age: 14
Move In Date: 01/04/2023
Hobbies: Reading & Writing
School/ Education
Current Grade: 7
School: Twashuka Primary School
Favorite Subjects: English, Local Language
Mary is a single orphan whose father passed away some years ago. She was being raised by her elderly grandparents in an overcrowded household of 17 family members, all depending on small-scale farming just to survive.
Despite her circumstances, Mary was doing her best to attend Grade 6 at a local community school, though her family was unable to support her educational needs. With so many dependents and limited resources, it was incredibly difficult for her grandparents to provide even the basics—food, clothing, or school supplies.
Bringing Mary into WellSpring has lifted a significant burden from her grandparents and given her the opportunity to grow in a stable, nurturing environment. All of her educational and daily needs are now being met, allowing her to focus on learning, developing life skills, and building a brighter future.
Mary is a quiet and determined young girl who lives with her grandparents in a small, crowded home shared by 17 family members. At just 12 years old and in Grade 5 at Gasto Community School, Mary carries the weight of many challenges on her small shoulders.
Her father passed away several years ago, and her mother does her best to make ends meet by selling vegetables in the streets—but it’s never enough. The entire household depends on Mary’s aging grandparents, who grow just enough food to survive. Most days, the family lives hand to mouth, and there is rarely enough to go around.
Mary is a cousin to Naomi, one of the current residents at WellSpring, and their stories are deeply connected by the same hardship and hope. Seeing Mary’s vulnerability and her hunger to learn, the WellSpring team stepped in to offer her the chance at a better future.
Today, Mary is surrounded by people who care for her, she receives regular meals, and her education is no longer uncertain. With each day, she’s taking confident steps toward a brighter future—one that her grandparents could only dream of.
