Giving Back to Orphans

Rooted in Purpose. Driven by Heart.

At Wholifeco, holistic wellness isn't just about herbal remedies and toxin-free living, it's about healing, uplifting, and giving back in every way we can. Our mission extends far beyond our products. It’s personal, purposeful, and deeply rooted in where our story began.

My name is Jerry Justizia, founder of Wholifeco. I was born and raised in Benin, West Africa, and like many, I carried with me the dream of one day giving back to my home country in a meaningful way. After moving to the U.S. as an international student, I experienced firsthand what it feels like to be away from home, especially during holidays. I often found myself spending those special times alone and it planted a seed in me: a desire to make sure others never felt forgotten.

For over 8 months, I tried to launch a health project in Benin while managing life here in the U.S. It didn’t work out but the dream never died. I pivoted and began working with tailors and seamstresses in Benin, creating my first line of yoga apparel to help create jobs. Although that journey came with challenges and limitations, it brought me even closer to my purpose: supporting children, especially orphans, in the very communities I came from.

Today, I’m proud to say that 10% of Wholifeco’s yearly profits along with 100% of the tips left on orders go directly toward supporting orphanages in Benin. We listen to what the children need most and provide direct support whether that’s food, clothing, school supplies, or a safe space to feel safe, loved.

This page is our way of sharing that journey with you. Every time you shop with us, every tip you add to your order, you are part of this mission. You’ll see updates here showing exactly what your generosity has helped us do in Africa.

Want to Give More?

You can make a difference with every purchase. Simply place an order and add your donation in the “tips” section at checkout. Every dollar goes directly to the children, and no amount is too small.

Thank you for choosing Wholifeco. Thank you for believing in healing that reaches beyond borders.

With gratitude,
Jerry Justizia
Founder of WHOLIFECO

In 2022, we experienced our first year of profit, a major milestone not just for the business, but for the mission we’ve held close since day one. True to our promise, we made sure to give back. That year, your support helped us provide solar panels, electrical work, and light bulb installations to the CAHREM Orphanage Center in Benin. This project ensured that the children could have reliable light to study and feel safe at any time of day, without the burden of high electricity costs. It was a powerful reminder that even small beginnings can bring lasting light. Thank you for helping make this happen.

In 2023, thanks to your continued support and the donations collected through our sales and tips, we were able to contribute the profits needed to help build new dormitories for the CAHREM Orphanage Center in Benin. The center had been outgrowing its space and was in urgent need of safe, secure shelter for the children. This project provided the children with a place they can now truly call home filled with warmth, comfort, and hope. Attached are real photos from the build, a testament to what your kindness and purchases have made possible. Thank you for being part of this life-changing mission.

In 2024, we joyfully used the profits from 2023 to support the ONG/LVB Sainte Claudia Orphanage located in Tori, Benin. With your help, we were able to provide essential groceries, notebooks, cooking oils, rice, and more just in time for Easter, a deeply cherished and widely celebrated holiday in Benin. Your support ensured that the children not only had what they needed but were also able to celebrate Easter with joy, dignity, and a sense of belonging. Thank you for making this possible.

In 2025, thanks to your orders, support, and every tip you shared with us, Wholifeco was able to give back to orphans in Benin, West Africa . Even after experiencing one of the hardest moments in our business. In October 2024, we lost our entire Springfield, Ohio inventory after the Ohio Agriculture Department and local health department destroyed our products due to labeling issues. We were told we could no longer list the medicinal benefits of our herbs. Despite that loss, we stayed committed to our mission of healing and giving. On August 12, 2025, we donated vital food supplies and school essentials to Oeil Divin de Sekou, an orphanage and free boarding school caring for 306 children with no government assistance, no running water, no stable food supply, no electricity, and often no roof over their dorms. Because of you, we were able to stock their pantry for months. Their living conditions broke our hearts, and we promised to return next year to help again with some of their biggest needs: running water, solar panels, a secure roof, and more school supplies. This giving season, we want you to know just how grateful we are for you. Every order, every share, every tip… you are changing a child’s life in Benin. Thank you for being part of something bigger.