Help Bring Back Christmas
56 children and 45 rescue dogs are counting on us this December
Choose Your Impact
Every dollar goes directly to the children and animals in our care
Our December 2025 Goal
This would be life-changing. Here’s what it would mean:
- Replenish emergency fund for unexpected vet bills and medical needs
- Take all 56 kids shopping for Christmas gifts
- Make fresh linens and buy new towels for both orphanages
- Cover Faniry’s university fees for the entire year
- Hire a second tutor for high school students at Mangarivotra
- Restart the Finoana school bus and keep it running
- Bring back birthday celebrations and beach trips
- Give these kids their childhood back
Why People Give
“The opportunity to help children who never had a chance to experience art, or outings to the beach. To be able to help children get additional education if they want to do that. The opportunity to help better their lives with better health care if that is needed. All children need the chance to hope. I hope that my monthly donation will help the children reach their own goals and improve their own lives when they leave the orphanage. That is why I have donated for years.”
“I have traveled 25 years to various countries doing missionary work. I give my time freely and I’m asked to make monetary donations. Before I donate money I do an assessment to determine if people are doing the work/ministry that they claim. Mama Leeza does it all and more. I have visited the orphanage, I have seen care given to animals and people. Join me in giving to a worthwhile cause.”
This Week: Making Christmas Stars
Fresh from our Saturday morning arts & crafts class at Centre Fanovozantsoa
Ready to Make a Difference?
We accept donations via Stripe, PayPal, Venmo, and CashApp
All donations are tax-deductible in the United States (Tax ID 87-4440222)
100% of donations go directly to programs – no administrative costs are deducted
Prefer to mail a check?
Mama Leeza Cares, Inc.
c/o Lisa B. Lee
2427 Monticello Ave, Apt. A
Oakland, CA 94601