Update to all regarding the Hope of St. Joseph Inc. charity.
With the occupation of the M23 in the city of Bukavu (since February 2025), the passing of Father Donato in June 2025, the challenge in managing the shelters without him, the age and health of some of the directors, and the long term goals for the children and young adults to achieve their growth and independence, the Board of Directors are making a necessary change.
The Board of Directors acknowledge and thank you for the many hours of support and prayers from sponsors, donors and volunteers over the past 11 years in supporting Father Donato's good work with children who suffered tremendous tragedy.
With your help and encouragement we have done our best to give the children a positive chance for a better future.
We are in the process of a transition to the Salesians Don Bosco charity. We believe highly that they can carry on Father Donato’s legacy of caring for the children we have been supporting. The Salesians are already established in Bukavu, DR Congo. They provide academic and trades education, have counsellors to support the youth and provide very good living standards.
In following CRA guidelines, the Canadian Don Bosco Missions charity in Montreal can accept the Hope of St. Joseph Shelter Inc. charity's remaining funds. Their mission can then forward this money to continue support for our children.
Because the Hope of St. Joseph Shelter Inc will be dissolving, we ask that ALL money support be stopped by Monday, August, 31, 2026. Let your bank know by signing the required paperwork to cancel. Prepaid cheques will be cancelled for the months following August 2026.
Contact Salesians Don BOsco Mission Office, 305-11991 Ave Pierre-Baillargeon, Montreal, QC, H1E2E5 Canada if you desire to support their charity. Email: dbmo-omdb@hotmail.com
