Hope this message finds you all in high spirits!

Our Vietnamese New Year Fundraising Party on February 10 was an absolute blast! We were thrilled to ring in Têt with our Atlanta pals and had our hearts connected with friends from all corners of the globe. Thao's culinary skills had everyone's taste buds doing a happy dance, and the turnout was fantastic – over 70 awesome people joined in for the fun!

Now, the moment we've all been waiting for – the funds! Thanks to your incredible generosity, we've managed to pull in nearly $30,000 since the year kicked off. Big shoutout to everyone who contributed, and a special mention to those who fuelled the cause by munching on Thao's scrumptious bread and desserts. You guys rock!

A quick shoutout to our partners at Second Chance Aid – they're doing a stellar job helping us smoothly transfer these funds to Vietnam and even sorting out tax receipts for those who fancy one.

For the exciting part, let’s dive into our plans for 2024! We're gearing up to transform these dollars into projects that'll make a real impact. 

As we mentioned before, education is our main focus, especially for kids in boarding schools and those from ethnic minorities. We're thrilled to share that several projects are already in motion: a new playgrounds, a large TV and computer for English learning, a new sports field, and a couple of scholarships for undergrad students. Plus, we've already built 5 houses, with 13 more in the pipeline for families in dire need.

But hold on, this is just the beginning! We're brainstorming more projects, thanks to your continued support. None of this would be possible without our amazing local friends in Vietnam – big thanks to them for making these dreams a reality.

Now, we are asking you to spread the word about our initiatives and keep savoring on Thao's delectable bread and desserts. Your ongoing support is what keeps the wheels turning and makes a direct impact on people's lives.

A massive THANK YOU to each and every one of you. Your generosity is making waves, and we can't wait to see what more we can achieve together!

Cheers,

Thao & Christophe