God. He is the only explanation. How else does a 63-year-old man in Colorado and a 28-year-old mother of two in Uganda become acquainted via a single Face Book post about needy kids? No other explanation in my book.

Our relationship was a little rocky at first. No fault of Tonny and Faith. With so many scams out there, how do you vet who you’re dealing with? Thankfully, I knew of a charity that had boots on the ground in Kampala. They agreed to make a visit and reported back that they, Tonny, and Faith, were indeed legitimate and took great care of the children.

And so it began.

David Stallings joined me a couple of months after my first contact with the couple.

To begin with, David and I made sure that the children never went to bed hungry. The mission statement for this foundation is exactly what I told Faith after I figured out how to wire her money. “Don’t let the sun go down on a hungry child without informing me of the shortage.”

Uganda lies along the equator, so the mosquito spreads malaria, and the drinking water carries typhoid. Health issues were/are as common as hunger pangs. Doctor visits and hospital stays were reoccurring events and still are.

Christmas was fun. We took up collections from friends and coworkers so we could provide and rare meal of meat and unlimited fruit. Each child received basic needs like shoes and clothes and, yes, some toys. The kids sleep on the floor piled up like cordwood, so sleeping mats and other amenities were provided where needed.

Covid madness ruled the world, so Tonny’s usually very cheap motorcycle or taxi fare to work wasn’t allowed. The man walked an hour to work and back every day. We cured that woe with a bicycle. Thankfully he’s able to get a taxi now. The streets of Kampala are ruled by the automobile. Cyclists never win.

In the past year, we’ve secured free and clear, a house and 3 acres. The place is not livable yet. The structure is built from concrete blocks, but it needs a new roof, tile, and other basic amenities inside, along with water and electricity.

Tonny wanted a security fence around the structure first. That process is ongoing and near completion. After the fence, electricity, then house repairs and finally water.

Our goal is self-sufficiency. Farming, goats, chickens, cows, and then hopefully we’ll build a school.

The old adage, “You have to crawl before you can walk,” applies. We’re still crawling, and you can help us get on our feet and run.

Mammon to Manna does not have paid employees or directors. 100% of all donations (minus processing and/or transaction fees) go to care for the kids. Any overhead, website maintenance, costs to transfer funds internationally, and fees for tax professionals are assumed by the directors.

To Avoid Fees and have 100% of your donations sent directly to Asobola mail a check or money order to: Mammon to Manna 624 WCR 66 Fort Collins, CO 80524