Orphanages are at the heart of the concept of the Michelle Meloy Foundation. In the forefront of the founder’s mind has always been, “No child should be alone—and living off the streets.” A lofty dream? Or, maybe it was just a wish—a silent prayer? Is it plausible? There is an old African proverb that says it takes a village to raise a child.” Teamed, a group of people and do a great many things, especially with the same goal, intent, heart and drive, they can do more than raise a child, they can lift them up, inspire them, motivate them, and reassure them they are unique—special—and have the God-given right to not only flourish, but to shine—and brightly.

In our society of immediacy and cellular phone preoccupation, it is easy to stay in your own mind cubicle, away from the rest of the world, in a bubble or cocoon of sorts, oblivious to the happenings in the world, especially in remote areas. But, people are suffering, and as the founder has said, “There is always someone worse off than me and someone worse off than that person—and so on.” So what is humanity? What does it mean to be human? Not a new question, rather a very old one, but when you see people helping each other in the smallest way and increments, you know that it is a bond shared, a connection exhibiting our sameness. We are not one person; we are one people, one planet—striving for unity. The Michelle Meloy Foundation was built with a team of people wanting give from their heart to see a better life for others, and a better world for mankind.