About the Heart Behind the Work
Discover the story, values, and purpose behind a lasting commitment.
Where the Calling Began
In the late 1980s, while I was in practice, my brother and I volunteered at a small home-based clinic on Polk Street on the east side of Houston, started by Dr. Johnson and his wife.
Turning Resources Into Care
Each week, my brother and I collected excess medication samples from drug representatives and brought them to the clinic on Sundays. We used them to stock a small free pharmacy for people in need and spent Sunday afternoons providing care and medication at no cost.
A Purpose That Stayed With Me
That experience showed me how much practical help could mean to someone facing limited resources. It was then that I realized my calling was to help as many people as I could, regardless of whether they could afford care or medication.
The Values Behind My Mission
Compassion
Helping people facing difficult circumstances.
Access
Providing resources when they are needed.
Service
Giving time and practical support to others.
Purpose
Turning a personal calling into meaningful action.
Why This Foundation Exists
The Mali Nieta Foundation gives me a way to continue my commitment to humanitarian work by directing resources toward people who need support.
Help Extend the Mission
Your generosity can help provide essential resources to people and communities in need.