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Mission Trip Recaps
MISSION TRIP RECAPS
2017 Vietnam Humanitarian Mission
Project Missionary’s inaugural mission took place in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Volunteers visited rehabilitation centers, hospitals, psychiatric facilities, and nursing homes to provide meals, essential supplies, financial assistance, medical support, gifts, and encouragement.
Rehabilitating Center – District 3
Located at 70 Ba Huyen Thanh Quan, District 3.
Volunteers helped provide fifty meal portions valued at approximately 200,000 VND per portion and supported free leg prostheses for individuals without financial means.
Hospital for Traumatology, Orthopedic, and Myeloma – District 5
Located on Tran Hung Dao Boulevard, District 5.
Approximately sixty portions were distributed, valued at approximately 400,000 VND per portion. Financial support was also provided to help patients with transportation expenses related to treatment and recovery.
Center for Psychiatry – Thu Duc District
Located in the Tam Binh area of Thu Duc District.
Volunteers served approximately 300 patients through meals, gifts, companionship, and encouragement. Each portion ranged from approximately 70,000 to 100,000 VND.
Rehabilitation Center – District 8
Located on Au Duong Lan Street near the Y Bridge.
Approximately 200 patients were served. Many residents remained at the center for months or years due to financial hardship and ongoing rehabilitation needs. Volunteers provided meals, gifts, supplies, encouragement, and personal interaction.
Nursing Center Thanh Loc – District 12
Located in the Thanh Loc area of District 12.
Approximately 200 elderly residents received meals, gifts, and support valued at approximately 150,000 VND per person. The center provided shelter and care for seniors who no longer had homes or family support.
Additional Outreach
Mission volunteers also participated in:
• Donations to cancer patients
• Support for physically disabled individuals
• Distribution of medications and hygiene supplies
• Financial assistance for transportation and treatment expenses
• Outreach to homeless individuals
• Participation in Special Olympics activities supporting individuals with disabilities
The mission demonstrated the power of compassion, generosity, and human connection.
COVID-19 Years
During the COVID-19 pandemic, travel restrictions limited in-person outreach efforts. Despite these challenges, Project Missionary remained committed to supporting communities through partnerships, communication, resource-sharing, and ongoing collaboration.
2023 Vietnam Mission
In 2023, Project Missionary continued humanitarian outreach efforts through collaboration with Stable Anchor Manor Foundation and SV007.
Together, volunteers and community partners supported resource distribution, community engagement, and ongoing assistance for local organizations and families.
2025 Vietnam Mission
In 2025, Project Missionary returned to continue building upon relationships established through previous outreach efforts.
Although not all members were able to attend in person, partnerships remained active and support efforts continued through local collaborators and community organizations.
Looking Ahead to 2026
Project Missionary is currently planning its next mission trip and looks forward to expanding outreach efforts, strengthening partnerships, and continuing to serve communities throughout Vietnam.
What these recaps share
Each recap is designed to bring supporters closer to the field through honest storytelling, meaningful photos, and reflections from volunteers and community partners. We focus on the relationships built, the needs encountered, and the hope carried forward.
From medical outreach and educational support to prayer, preparation, and follow-up care, these stories help show how service becomes lasting connection. They also give donors, families, and future volunteers a clearer picture of the mission in action.