This year, it has been difficult for many people to not be able to see the people they care about due to distancing and cancelled travel plans. We asked children from each country we partner with what they miss most about their HopeChest Friends. We hope you enjoy their heartwarming answers and know that your support is making a tangible difference!
Earlier this year, Children’s HopeChest expanded the Friendship Model, which empowers children to choose their own sponsor. Today we are hearing from Carolina Cardona, HopeChest Guatemala’s Country Director, about the excitement she feels toward seeing children’s faces light up with joy when they get to choose their own HopeChest Friend.
When was the last time you wrote a note to someone you cared about? When you receive a letter, doesn’t it feel amazing to know that someone took the time to intentionally connect with you?
Praying for and writing to your sponsor child can easily be overlooked. Even after several trips to visit my child, between cultural and language barriers,
I was overcome with emotion seeing his adorable face, as he was no longer just a picture on our refrigerator.
We are really excited to announce that Children’s HopeChest has just reached a major milestone in ministry!
I’ll admit I’m not the best at the writing. It has been hard to get my family in a good habit of writing to our sponsored kids on a regular basis.
When I met Getahun’s father, mother, two brothers, and two sisters, we immediately felt a spiritual connection. … They were so thankful! We prayed together, cried together, and hugged each other.
