Our Story
A Mission Born From Faith
Founded in 2015 by
Dr. Tram A. Nguyen,
Hand-in-Hand Share Missions 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.
Guided by compassion and a commitment to serving those in need, our organization brings together healthcare professionals, volunteers, donors, and community partners to provide medical care, humanitarian assistance, and related social services to underserved communities.
Today, our volunteers serve communities locally in the Dallas–Fort Worth area and internationally in rural areas of Vietnam, bringing hope, essential resources, and compassionate care to individuals and families who may otherwise have limited access to these services.
“I planted, Apollos watered,
but God caused the growth.”
— 1 Corinthians 3:6
Together, we serve.
Together, we make a difference.
Our Mission
Medical Care. Compassion. Humanitarian Service.
Hand-in-Hand Share Missions is dedicated to providing medical care and related humanitarian services to poor, distressed, and underserved communities around the world, including Vietnam.
Through the generosity of healthcare professionals, volunteers, donors, sponsors, and community partners, we strive to improve access to essential healthcare, relieve suffering, and promote healthier communities.
By partnering with reputable organizations and supporting medical and social service initiatives, we work to bring compassionate care, hope, and lasting improvements to individuals and families in need.
WHAT WE DO
Medical Care
Health screenings, examinations, treatment plans, medications, and health education.
Dental Care
Preventive and restorative dental services, cleanings, extractions, and more.
Vision Care
Eye examinations and eyeglasses for those in need.
Medications & Health Resources
Medications, medical supplies, and health education.
Clean Water
Supporting community health through access to safe drinking water and water-filtration initiatives that help reduce waterborne illnesses.
Health Education & Community Support
Children & Orphanages
Supporting underserved children and orphanages through healthcare services, essential resources, and related humanitarian assistance.
Food & Humanitarian Assistance
Providing food, essential supplies, and related humanitarian assistance to individuals and families in need.
Serving Locally
Through local outreach initiatives in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, Hand-in-Hand Share Missions volunteers collaborate with healthcare professionals, community organizations, churches, and other partners to provide medical and related humanitarian assistance to underserved individuals and families.
Serving Internationally
Since 2015, Hand-in-Hand Share Missions has served underserved and rural communities throughout Vietnam by providing medical, dental, vision, pharmaceutical, and related humanitarian services in collaboration with local partners.
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 responsible for overseeing the organization’s charitable mission, providing leadership and accountability, and supporting the delivery of medical and related humanitarian services to underserved communities.
| 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 |
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.
Join Our Mission
Whether you are a healthcare professional, student, community volunteer, donor, sponsor, business, church, or organization, you can be part of our mission.
Together, we can expand access to essential medical care and related humanitarian services for underserved communities.
Volunteer. Donate. Sponsor. Partner. Serve.
“Small acts,
when multiplied
by many people,
can change the world.”