Catiea's Story

One of our watchmen died on September 24, 1996. His lovely daughter had had life pretty good up to that point. She was beautiful, healthy and going to school. Without papa's money, no school and where would food come from?

The Altrusa Club of Saginaw, Michigan came to her rescue. We took care of her until November 24 of 1996 when their first annual support check came to cover her tuition and food.

This photo shows her now just turned 16 years old, and the box in her lap is her birthday gifts from the ladies of Altrusa. The birthday gifts included new dresses, new shoes, shampoo, soap, nail polish and other personal grooming items. Catiea is 5' 5" tall now but still has the beautiful smile that won the hearts of these generous supportive ladies.