AVE MARIA Children Relief Foundation of Father Walleye

The AVE MARIA Foundation is non-profit organization founded on Dec 8, 2005 by Canadian Catholic priest Fr. Mariusz Zajac -- "Father Walleye" -- of Carrot River, Saskatchewan. His first foundation, the Tsunami Fishermen Relief Fund, helped purchase boats for Indian fishermen affected by the deadly tsunami that hit Southeast Asia on Dec 26, 2004. To help the poorest children of the world Learn more Why do this? Gratitude to Mary How it all began Accomplishments Helping the Dalits Photo gallery Thanks to donors The goal of the Children Relief Foundation is to help orphans and the poorest children of the world affected by disasters, wars or famine, no matter what their religious beliefs might be. Father Mariusz set up an account at his local Carrot River & District Credit Union to collect the donations. At the present time, he has made contact with Father Francis Guntipilly and Fr. Maria Joseph, two priests in India, who work with poor children there, to make sure the dollars raised would go directly toward educational skill programs, building facilities and other needs related directly to helping poor children. The first donation was transferred even before the non-profit organization was founded. On November 21, 2005, our work began. We're hoping to do much more in the future. Another goal is to help Fr. Maria Joseph, a Jesuit also in India, who is working with Dalit children. The goal there is also to provide education so these children, formerly known as and treated as "Untouchables", can better their lives. If you want to help, here's where to send your donations: AVE MARIA Children Relief Foundation Carrot River & District Credit Union Box 639 Carrot River, SK S0E 0L0 CANADA To learn more about the relief fund or to contact Father Mariusz, you can send an e-mail to: canmartyrs@sasktel.net Go to the Tsunami Fishermen Relief Fund home page

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