Organization History
1994

Russia

Russia

Children’s HopeChest is founded in response to the devastating needs of orphaned children in Russia, following the fall of the Iron Curtain.

2007

Eswatini

Eswatini

HopeChest partners with Adventures in Missions and their local staff in Eswatini (Swaziland).

2009

Uganda / Ethiopia

Uganda / Ethiopia

HopeChest expands ministry in Africa to Uganda and Ethiopia.

2010

Moldova / India

Moldova / India

Further opportunities allow HopeChest to partner with Moldova and India.

2011

Guatemala

Guatemala

HopeChest begins working with local leaders in Guatemala.

2016

Milestone!

Milestone!

HopeChest reaches 10,000 sponsored children!

2019

Kenya

Kenya

The first business under the Greater Calling movement is connected to HopeChest’s first CarePoint in Kenya.

Friendship Model

Friendship Model

HopeChest launches the Friendship Model on March 1, 2019 and celebrates its 25th Anniversary in November 2019.

2021

Strategic Refocus

Strategic Refocus

HopeChest creates and begins implementing CarePoint graduation plans with a strategic refocus on partnering with Ethiopia, Guatemala, Kenya, Russia, and Uganda.

2025

Clear Vision

Clear Vision

HopeChest works to take next steps on goals related to the organization’s long-term vision and preparing to graduate CarePoints and transition leadership to successful Community Based Organizations.