This service work began in 1998 by Father Adriano Pelosin, a Pime missionary from Italy. He had the opportunity to experience the lives of people in the Bang Sue slums. Having a deep understanding of the peoples' hardships, he began providing assistance to the sick, the elderly, orphans, and widows facing various challenges. As the mission grew and expanded to other communities, he gathered volunteers and staff to work under the name of the Saint Martin Center, under the care of Our Lady of Mercy Church.