The story of The House of Affection began in 1999, when Jean and Thuy Garcia opened their home to children orphaned by the catastrophic floods that struck Hue, Vietnam in November of 99. From that act of compassion grew a lifelong mission to care for those who had no one left. Over time, their modest shelter became La Maison des Affections , where forty children now live, learn, and grow under their guardianship. Jean and Thuy’s devotion goes far beyond providing food or a

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