About the ministry

Called to love, sent to serve

We are a Christ-centered ministry reaching families in crisis and communities in need with practical help and lasting hope.

Our story

How it all began

It started in a simple home, with a man who could not look away from his neighbors' needs.

In the late 1990s, Tatay Nicolas began opening his home to children who needed a meal, a quiet place to study, and someone to pray with them. What started as a few plates of rice shared after Sunday service slowly grew into regular feeding days for the whole community.

Today, Nicolas Home Ministry carries his work forward through volunteers, partner churches and generous friends: feeding children, sending students to school, bringing doctors to remote barangays, and standing with families when disaster strikes. Our prayer is to reach more communities with the same open-hearted love.

Ministry volunteers with students
Tatay Nicolas
Tatay Nicolas, founder
Our founder

Tatay Nicolas

A humble servant whose open home became a refuge for many.

Tatay Nicolas lived a simple life, but he never believed he had too little to share. Neighbors remember him as the man who always had an extra plate at the table and a word of encouragement for anyone who passed by.

His faith was rooted in Matthew 25: that whatever we do for the least of these, we do for Christ. That conviction became the foundation of this ministry, and it is the legacy we continue to carry today.

"Because you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me."
Matthew 25:40

Our mission

Meeting needs, sharing hope

To demonstrate the love of Christ by meeting the physical, educational and spiritual needs of the poor and vulnerable.

Our vision

Communities restored

Thriving, Christ-centered communities where every family has food, education, health and hope.

Core values

What guides us

01

Faith

We serve because Christ first served us. Prayer and Scripture guide every decision.

02

Compassion

We see the person, not just the need, and treat every individual with dignity.

03

Integrity

We are faithful stewards, accountable to God, our partners and the people we serve.

04

Community

We work with local churches and leaders so that change takes root and lasts.

Our journey

Milestones of grace

1998

The ministry is born

Tatay Nicolas opens his home to neighbors and children in need.

2005

First feeding program

Weekly feeding days begin for children in the community.

2012

Scholarship grant launched

The first batch of scholars is sent to high school and college.

2018

Medical & dental missions

Volunteer doctors and dentists join the ministry's outreach.

Our people

Meet the team

Servant-leaders and volunteers who give their time and hearts to this work.

Ruth Nicolas

Ruth Nicolas

Director
Grace Villanueva

Grace Villanueva

Ministry Coordinator
Linda Reyes

Linda Reyes

Programs Lead
Mark Bautista

Mark Bautista

Finance & Admin
What we believe

We believe in one God, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit; that Jesus Christ died and rose again for our salvation; and that true faith is made visible through love and good works.

Be the hands and feet of Christ.

Partner, volunteer or give, and help us reach one more family in need.