When we post a job opportunity at Children’s HopeChest I’m amazed at the percentage of business leaders who apply. HopeChest is a non-profit organization that engages in highly relational, sustainable, asset-based development work with the poor and vulnerable around the world. Most of these applicants are individuals who have been in corporate settings for decades and are …
My name is Serghei Mihailov. And this is my story… I was born on a cold Friday, February 4, 1983 in Chisinau, the capital of Soviet Moldova. I was the first and the only child of a simple working family. My mother, Svetlana, was a drafter in a construction institute. My father, also Serghei, was …
It almost always starts with just one voice – an invitation of sorts. A gorgeous melody begins to infiltrate the air in an expectant way. My body seems to have a knee-jerk reaction … throat tightens, ears strain and eyes gently close. It’s just a normal day at the CarePoint, but I know what’s coming. …
At Children’s HopeChest we often talk about the hope of the Gospel and the power of God’s Kingdom, and how we each play a part in seeing this fulfilled. Throughout our lives God provides us with relationships and experiences that reveal the hidden secrets of His Kingdom to us. His Kingdom is also understood through …
Welcome to the third 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 third of these 12 areas of primary community transformation. Communications/Technology In today’s world, we are …
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“Today Anna is that confident, independent girl, who didn’t only turned dreams into reality – studying to be a doctor, but also revealed her personality, clearly understanding what she wants and what she can do. No more room for doubt, fear and insecurity!” This was Anna’s answer for the question “Who has Anna beome today?” …
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Sipping tea with our Russian friends last summer at the Kovalyovo Orphanage, was spontaneously interrupted with chaos and excitement over an anticipated guest! Let me back up a little… Last June, Rachel, International Program Director for Russia, and I took a trip to Russia. It was my first trip to Russia and I was immediately …
Imagine if your church was given all the tools it needed to help address the complex causes of poverty, including material, spiritual, emotional, social, economic, and educational needs. Your connection to the community overseas would empower local leaders to provide food, medical care and hope to their community, while sharing love and compassion. Imagine if …
Welcome to the second 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 second of these 12 areas of primary community transformation. Arts and Recreation In the beginning, …
We are now in our last couple of hours together as a team. This marks our 41st hour traveling since we started our journey home. We woke up in Jinja, Uganda and are currently en route from Washington DC to Huntsville, where we will part ways for the first time in two weeks. We have …
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