Our Beginning
Our mission began in January 2017, following Małgorzata’s miraculous recovery from a devastating accident in Nepal. In prayer, she asked God how to give thanks for the gift of a second life — and the answer came quickly.
One month later, she learned from a Polish missionary in Tanzania, Sister Rut, that the Bishop of Musoma had donated land to build a Good Samaritan Center. The vision included a hospital for the poor, an orphanage, a chapel, and a deep‑water well.
As Małgorzata heard about this mission, she felt God’s call resonate deeply within her heart. What began as a personal invitation soon became a shared purpose. Her story moved and inspired her friends, and a small group of faithful and compassionate people gathered around her, united by their desire to help the children of Tanzania.
Ozon Park, NY - Our First Home
Father Paul Palmiotto of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church in Ozone Park opened both his heart and the doors of his parish to us. Through his generosity, spiritual guidance, and unwavering support, the mission took root and began to grow.
With Father Paul’s encouragement, the Samaritan community grew stronger and expanded beyond its beginnings. Volunteers inspired parishioners, neighbors, and friends — people of different faiths and cultures — to come together in service, compassion, and love following the example of the Good Samaritan.
Trip to Tanzania - Our First Mission
Father Ryszard K., who from the very beginning served as the community’s chaplain, continued the group’s spiritual guidance. At his initiative, a missionary pilgrimage to Tanzania was organized to visit the site of the project. During this journey, Bishop Michael Msonganzila of Musoma personally asked for continued support for Sister Rut’s mission and provided all the necessary documentation.
What we witnessed in Tanzania changed our hearts forever.
Confronted with immense poverty, hunger, and suffering — especially among orphaned children — we understood more deeply the true meaning of our calling. We saw the tragedy of little ones threatened by human trafficking gangs, who prey on abandoned children for exploitation or organ harvesting. We met infants left alone — hungry, defenseless, and forgotten.
The land given to Sister Rut lies on the beautiful shores of Lake Victoria, in a region both breathtaking and desperate for hope. When we arrived, part of the orphanage was already under construction. That sight filled us with joy and determination to see the work completed. Upon returning to the United States, we doubled our fundraising efforts.
In just two years — through collaboration with other charitable organizations and the generosity of countless kind hearts — we completed the entire Good Samaritan Center. A hospital for the poor was built, an orphanage providing shelter for one hundred children, a chapel that became the heart of the community, and a deep-water well that brought life to the land.
To ensure the Center’s sustainability, we also established a working farm — with seeds, livestock, tools, and the knowledge needed to grow crops and care for animals. Today, the Good Samaritan Center is not only a home for orphans, but also a source of nourishment and hope for many families in the surrounding area.
Answering Ongoing Call for Compassion and Help
As the work in Tanzania was nearing completion, God opened new doors for us.
Another call for help came from Father John Bashobora in Uganda — a priest caring for thousands of orphans and children from impoverished families. When parents die of malaria, AIDS, or other diseases, the police often bring the children to Father Bashobora’s centers to protect them from human traffickers.
In that moment, we understood that to serve is to answer God’s ongoing call — to reach those who have nothing left, except hope in human kindness.
