“I read within a poet’s book A word that starred the page: Stone walls do not a prison make, Nor iron bars a cage! Yes, that is true; and something more You’ll find, where’er you roam, That marble floors and gilded walls Can never make a home. But every house where Love abides, And Friendship …
Before I joined Children’s HopeChest, I worked in the coffee industry in Colorado Springs. The Colorado Springs specialty coffee industry is collaborative, focused on cultivating community, and makes some tasty coffee. I loved the work of serving coffee because it provided me with opportunities to stand at a unique cultural crossroads. That crossroads was the …
Welcome to the ninth blog in our series, “The 12 Areas of Community Transformation.” Over the course of this year we are answering the question, “How is HopeChest different from other leading child sponsorship organizations?” Today’s blog is about the ninth of these 12 areas of primary community transformation. Health + Hygiene “You …
“And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry.” 1 Timothy 1:12 (KJV) When I look back on my life, I can see that God was leading me on the path of serving orphaned and vulnerable children–and God was not only …
Why is Trusting God so Hard? At the beginning of this summer, I wasn’t sure if the nonprofit world was for me. I knew I was passionate about community development, but I wasn’t sure if it was just a side interest or a calling. Growing up, my top two self-identifying adjectives were always “compassionate” and …
In 2006 I faced a reality that I didn’t know existed. At the age of 10, video games filled the endless amounts of free time that I had at hand. The most popular games at this time were war games in which your goal was to stay alive the longest. While taking a break from …
Welcome to the eighth blog in our series, “The 12 Areas of Community Transformation.” Over the course of this year we are answering the question, “How is HopeChest different from other leading child sponsorship organizations?” Today’s blog is about the eighth of these 12 areas of primary community transformation. Education In some countries, receiving an …
Ibrahim is an 18-year-old living in a small village, called Buzika, in Uganda. When he was six his family faced a monumental tragedy. His father – the breadwinner, defender, and protector of his family – passed away. Ibrahim’s mother was widowed and stepped into the challenging role of single mother. Before his father …
Did you know that Children’s HopeChest works in Moldova?! The model for partnership in Moldova is slightly different, but the impact is still great! Children’s HopeChest partners with Beginning of Life (BOL), a Moldova-based ministry, to bring hope and resources to vulnerable children and young adults in Moldova. Moldova’s citizens are facing extreme poverty and …
This is a story of transformation. Mine. This is how God opened my eyes to human dignity using my travels with Children’s HopeChest to Ethiopia. This is a story about how when I took a step out of my comfort zone, God met me there in the most powerful way. This is a story …
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