A Charitable Foundation · Austin · Vietnam

Changing Lives Through
Compassion, Education & Hope.

Providing meals, education, healthcare, and opportunities for vulnerable children and families in Vietnam — delivered with dignity, transparency, and direct impact.

Austin-based Mission Direct, On-the-Ground Impact Transparent Reporting Experienced and Result-Focused
Linh Hoang of the Blake Linh Foundation handing a meal to a child in a Vietnamese hospital ward
Linh Hoang, founder of the Blake Linh Foundation, in formal portrait
Linh Hoang
Founder & Director
Founder Story

A personal connection.
A lasting commitment.

"Every child deserves dignity, opportunity, and support. Even small acts of compassion can transform lives."

Linh Hoang is the founder of the Blake Linh Foundation. Originally from and educated in Vietnam, where she earned a master's degree in business, she has dedicated her life to combining leadership, charity, and volunteer service in support of vulnerable communities. Growing up exposed to the hardships faced by many families in Vietnam — including poverty, limited access to opportunity, and everyday struggle — shaped her deep compassion and lifelong commitment to helping others.

Her commitment has been shaped by more than 14 years of direct humanitarian work across Indochina - serving underprivileged children, families, and communities at every level, from frontline care to organizational leadership.

Through the Blake Linh Foundation, Linh continues that work — building a mission centered on dignity, transparency, and practical help for children who need it most.

— Linh Hoang Founder, Blake Linh Foundation
Our Programs

Four focused ways we serve.

Each program is built around practical, tangible help — the daily things that change a child's life and a family's future.

Feeding Programs

Meal support and food assistance programs, including emergency food assistance and school-based nutrition that strengthen health, growth, and learning.

  • Hot meals & food packages
  • Emergency food assistance
  • Child-centered nutrition
  • Supplemental nourishment

Education Support

School-related assistance, supplies, books, transportation support, and educational access support that help children stay in school and stay connected to opportunity.

  • School supplies & uniforms
  • Educational access assistance
  • Books & learning resources
  • Educational access support

Healthcare Outreach

Healthcare-related support for children and families who lack access to medical care, including direct outreach to hospitals to assist children who have no family members available to care for them.

  • Hospital & treatment support
  • Hygiene & wellness items
  • Health awareness outreach
  • Critical-need assistance

Community Care

Practical daily-living support for children in shelters and residential settings across rural and mountainous provinces including Son La, Ha Giang, Cao Bang, and Bac Kan — improving daily life, comfort, and stability.

  • Household essentials
  • Bedding & hygiene items
  • Daily living resources
  • Community outreach and awareness
Our Impact

Compassion you can count.

Every meal, every classroom, every child supported — measured, documented, and reported back to you.

$0K
Year 2 Support Goal
0%
Volunteer Operated Year 1
0%
Donation Transparency
0+
Years of Combined Service
Stories & Moments

The faces behind the mission.

Documentary moments from the field — children receiving meals, classrooms supported, families reached, volunteers serving with heart.

Behind These Images

The Blake in the Blake Linh Foundation is Linh's husband and the educator pictured above. For years, he volunteered teaching students across Vietnam, China, Cambodia, and Thailand.

These photographs capture more than moments in a classroom. They reflect a belief that opportunity begins with education, and meaningful impact is often created through quiet acts of service.

That belief remains at the heart of the Foundation's work today.

Our Volunteers

Hearts that show up.

Our volunteers travel to Vietnam to teach, feed, and uplift communities — bringing compassion directly to the children and families who need it most.

Blake Linh Foundation volunteer teaching nutrition to children
Engagement

Teaching with Heart

Volunteers engaging students in interactive lessons, building connection and confidence in the classroom.

Blake Linh Foundation volunteers teaching children in Vietnam
Health

Hands-On Learning

Bringing nutrition education to rural classrooms — because healthy children learn better.

Contact Us to Get Involved
Voices of the Mission

Linh's impact stories.

The supplies my daughter received meant she could return to school. We are deeply grateful for the kindness extended to our family.
Mai T.Parent · Vietnam
Linh's commitment to the children in our community has been steady, personal, and transformative. Her work changes lives quietly and meaningfully.
Nguyen H.Community Partner
What sets this foundation apart is transparency. You see where your support goes, and you see the children it reaches.
Sarah L.Donor · Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Shop

Wear the mission.

Net proceeds from shirt sales support our charitable programs in Vietnam.

Blake Linh Foundation T-Shirt — Front shows BLF logo, Back reads Empowering Lives Building Tomorrows

BLF T-Shirt

$25

Burgundy red. Blake Linh Foundation logo on the front — Empowering Lives. Building Tomorrows. on the back. Net proceeds support our programs in Vietnam.

Available Sizes

S M L XL
Order Now — $25

Securely processed by Stripe · Blake Linh Foundation does not store payment information.

💕 Monthly donors receive a shirt as our thank-you gift. Become a monthly donor →
From the Field

Stories & Updates

News, reflections, and on-the-ground reports from our programs in Vietnam.

View all posts
Feeding Programs

How One Meal Changes Everything: Feeding Children in Vietnam

When a child is malnourished, education doesn't stick and healthcare doesn't hold. Our feeding programs exist because nourishment is the foundation of everything else — one meal at a time.

Read the story
Healthcare

Healthcare Outreach in Vietnam: Reaching Children Who Have No One

In Vietnam's public hospitals, there are children recovering from illness with no family member present to care for them. Our healthcare outreach programs go to them directly.

Read the story
Volunteering

What It's Really Like to Volunteer in Vietnam

What do volunteers actually do with the Blake Linh Foundation — and what makes this kind of work different? An honest look at who volunteers with us, what they experience, and why it matters.

Read the story
Get Involved

Join the work. Choose your path.

There are many ways to help children in Vietnam thrive. Find the one that fits your life. Contact us to learn more.

Volunteer

Lend your time, skills, or networks. From event support in Austin to in-country coordination, every hand makes a difference.

Become a volunteer

Sponsor

Sponsor a program area, classroom, or child assistance fund. Donors may express preferences, but all final distributions are controlled by Blake Linh Foundation.

Sponsor a program

Partner

Bring your business, school, faith community, or organization alongside us. Partnerships multiply what we can do together.

Build a partnership
Transparency

Responsible stewardship matters.

We believe donors deserve clarity, accountability, and honest communication about how contributions are used.

Mission Alignment

All funds are directed toward programs supporting education, community-based care, and nutrition for children in Vietnam.

Clear Records

We maintain organized records of donations and expenditures, with documentation supporting every disbursement.

International Compliance

All international support is intended to follow applicable U.S. laws and responsible charitable practices.

Responsible Stewardship

We are committed to keeping operational costs reasonable and directing support thoughtfully and carefully.

Donor Communication

We aim to provide periodic updates on programs, activities, and the general use of funds.

Board Oversight

The foundation has been built with governance, financial oversight, and accountability in mind from day one.

Questions, Answered

Frequently asked.

Is my donation tax-deductible?
Blake Linh Foundation has applied for recognition as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 42-2251887) based in Austin, TX. Donations will become tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law and retroactively if our status is approved by the IRS. We provide acknowledgment receipts for every contribution.
How is my gift used?
Approximately 85% of every gift goes directly to programs — meals, school supplies, educational access, healthcare, and community care. The remaining 15% covers outreach, logistics, and coordination during the Foundation's startup phase.
Where do you work?
Our programs serve children and families across Vietnam, with a focus on children in mountainous and rural provinces including Son La, Ha Giang, Cao Bang, and Bac Kan. Beneficiaries are identified through verified government poverty registers, the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee, the Red Cross, and direct outreach to shelters and hospitals. The Foundation is coordinated from our Austin, Texas headquarters.
Can I sponsor a specific child or school?
Donors may express a preference for a program, child sponsorship fund, classroom, or geographic area, but all final decisions regarding distributions remain under the exclusive control of the Foundation's Board of Directors.
How can my company or community partner with you?
We welcome partnerships with businesses, schools, faith communities, and civic groups. Reach out at info@blakelinhfoundation.org to start the conversation.
Donate