Your donation today will help expand our outreach
In Proverbs 22:6, we’re told to “Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old, he will not depart from it.” This is the mission of the Martin de Porres Society. Guided by the teachings of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and the example set by patron saint, Martin de Porres, we serve the educational, social and emotional needs of children and families from underserved communities in Savannah, GA. through various programs such as: Camp Lighthouse, Leaders In Training Mentoring (LIT), Back to School Initiatives and Christmas Blessings. We won’t stop until each child has the resources they need to become happy and healthy adults.
Our team assist underserved children and families to overcome adversity.
The children of Savannah are the future leaders and pioneers that will help make a difference by impacting our communities for positive changes.
Learn more about our dedicated community outreach
So how do we at the Martin de Porres Society accomplish our goals? Our team of volunteers provides hands-on help for kids in Savannah, GA. We partner with local faith-based and other charitable organizations to assist us in our efforts.
Our team is proud to work with local and national charities
When it comes to serving the underserved children of Savannah, GA, you need all of the help you can get. That’s why the Martin de Porres Society partners with several local charities in pursuit of our mission.
Your donations help us support local children
Children need loving care and support to grow into happy and healthy adults. But social, emotional, and economic issues can prevent children from reaching their full potential. That’s where the Martin de Porres Society can help. We offer several types of events, programming, and support to address each need a child may have.
Since 1986, our organization assists children and families through the following programs:
We believe that at-risk youth from elementary school to high school deserve every opportunity available. Through our dedicated volunteers and your donation, we’ll address every need no matter how big. To learn about our programming options, or to see how you can help, call (912) 373-6496 today.
Founded in 1986 by longtime Landings residents and club members, the late Dr. George Negron and his late wife, Yolanda Negron, the Martin de Porres Society is a 501 (c)(3) organization guided by the teachings of Christ and inspired by Martin de Porres, a dedicated patron saint. Today their legacy to help underserved children in the Savannah area is continued by their daughter, Maria Gabriella Verwiel and her family, Landings residents since 1984.
Local kids will learn about creative arts, technology and critical life-skills
