Steps in the Right Direction

The Pearl S. Buck Foundation, Philippines recognized the achievements of sponsored children during a special summer program held recently in Bulacan.  Through the generosity of our Opportunity House Global Marketplace supporters, these outstanding children were able to purchase new school shoes.

The gift of a new pair of shoes does more than protect their feet. These shoes not only enable them to get to school, they are a constant reminder of the rewards of hard work which motivates them to continue to achieve success in school. Seeing the shoes on their feet also warms their hearts with the knowledge that someone had their best interest at heart and wanted them to put their best foot forward. 

 

We are grateful to all of our Opportunity House Global Marketplace supporters who contributed to the success of the program.  For more information visit, www.pearlsbuck.org/marketplace.

In Memoriam: Jean Stapleton

Many will remember her for her success in the role of Edith Bunker on the hugely successful sitcom, All in the Family. Yet here at Pearl S. Buck International, we mourn the loss of a dear friend and advocate. Jean Stapleton upheld Pearl S. Buck’s legacy as a Child Sponsor from 1978-2007. She sponsored two Vietnam children over that period of time and also served the organization as an Honorary Board Member.

In 1988 she was honored with the 10th Annual Pearl S. Buck International Woman of the Year award, pictured below.

For years, visitors to Pearl S. Buck’s national historic landmark home, The Pearl S. Buck House in Bucks County, Pennsylvania were welcomed by a videotaped message from Ms. Stapleton before they began the guided tour of her home. We are grateful to have worked with her on behalf of the over two million children and families who have been touched by the Pearl S. Buck legacy.