OUR STORY
A Mission Born From Faith
Founded in 2015 by Dr. Tram A. Nguyen, Hand-in-Hand began with a simple belief: when people come together and generously share their gifts, talents, and resources, they can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
Today, our volunteers serve communities locally in the Dallas–Fort Worth area and internationally in rural areas of Vietnam, bringing hope and essential services to individuals and families who may otherwise have limited access to care.
“I planted, Apollos watered,
but God caused the growth.”
— 1 Corinthians 3:6
Together, we serve.
Together, we make a difference.
OUR MISSION
Healthcare. Education. Clean Water.
Our mission is to provide healthcare resources, treatment, medications, education, and humanitarian assistance to underserved communities. Through the generosity of our volunteers, healthcare professionals, donors, sponsors, businesses, and community partners, we strive not only to address immediate needs but also to create lasting improvements in the communities we serve.
WHAT WE DO
Medical Care
Dental Care
Vision Care
Medications & Health Resources
Clean Water
Education
Children & Orphanages
Food & Humanitarian Assistance
Serving Locally
Throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth area, Hand-in-Hand volunteers work with community organizations, healthcare professionals, businesses, churches, and other partners to provide free healthcare services to people in need.
Serving Internationally
Since 2015, Hand-in-Hand Share Missions has organized mission work in underserved and rural communities throughout Vietnam, providing medical, dental, vision, pharmaceutical, and humanitarian services.
OUR FOUNDER
Dr. Tram A. Nguyen
Dr. Tram A. Nguyen is the founder and President of Hand-in-Hand Share Missions.
A physician and longtime advocate for compassionate healthcare, Dr. Nguyen founded Hand-in-Hand in 2015 to bring healthcare professionals and community volunteers together to serve people with limited access to medical care and basic resources.
Her philosophy of service is rooted in treating every person with kindness, dignity, compassion, and respect. Under her leadership, Hand-in-Hand has grown from its early mission trips into an organization serving communities both in the United States and Vietnam.
Board of Directors
Hand-in-Hand Share Missions is guided by a dedicated Board of Directors that provides advice, oversight, and support to help guide our mission teams and advance the organization’s mission.
| Board Member | Member Since | Leadership Role |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Tram Nguyen, MD | 2017 | President |
| Dr. Janice Smith, MD | 2017 | Medical Lead |
| Father Tom Stabile, TOR | 2017 | Spiritual Lead |
| Dr. John Manning, MD | 2017 | Medical Lead |
| Thomas Kearns | 2017 | Treasurer |
| Ms. Lan Pham | 2019 | Secretary |
| Ms. Samantha Tran | 2024 | Dental Lead |
| Dr. Tram Dinh, MD | 2026 | Board Member |
| Dr. LynhThy Pham, DDS | 2026 | Board Member |
The Difference Compassion Makes
Every mission is made meaningful by the people we meet. Their stories remind us that compassion, generosity, and service can bring healing, hope, and dignity to communities in need.
More Than a Mission
For us, a mission is about more than the number of patients treated or services provided. It is about the people we meet, the lives we touch, and the hope we share.
It is about volunteers discovering that giving can transform the lives of both the person receiving and the person serving. That is what it means to work Hand in Hand.