“I was shocked by how young these children were,” Montalvan recalled. “I thought: Despite how terrible their lives had been, how can they be so sweet and caring and loving? I can’t believe they’re so happy with so little.”
Money was tight, but Montalvan decided to make a standing commitment to do something each month to help the children she met. Out of her own pocket, she started sending the orphanage money to buy art supplies.
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