Anna Kerr

Empowered Generation: Unleashing the Potential of Older Youth with Pastor Jim Cords

Welcome back to the “Fueling the Future” series, where we explore the importance of investing in today’s youth and empowering the leaders of tomorrow. In this exciting episode, we feature Pastor Jim Cords from St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church in San Jose, California. Together, we’ll dive into their partnership with Chapa CarePoint in Ethiopia, with a …

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Fueling the Future Series: A Sponsorship Success Story

Welcome back to the “Fueling the Future” series, where we explore the significance of investing in today’s youth and empowering the leaders of tomorrow. We’re thrilled to share another exciting episode, featuring Todd and Lisa Heeter, along with their former sponsored young man Gabriel, who now works at Children’s HopeChest in Oditel, Uganda. Trust us, …

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Father and Daughter duo make an impact in Uganda

Welcome back to our blog and podcast series Fueling the Future, where we explore the importance of empowering tomorrow’s leaders by investing in today’s youth. In today’s blog, we have two very special guests – Tom and Karissa Boorsma, HopeChest sponsors who are doing extraordinary things to empower the next generation of leaders in Uganda. Karissa, …

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Fueling the Future Series: From Russia With Love

Welcome back to the “Fueling the Future,” series where we explore the significance of investing in today’s youth and empowering the leaders of tomorrow. We are excited to share with you the first podcast episode of this series, where we are joined by four of our dedicated employees, including Rachel Andrews, VP of International Operations, and Masha, …

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Fueling the Future Series: Hot Seat Questions with our International Program Department

Welcome back to our series Fueling the Future, where we explore the importance of investing in today’s youth and empowering tomorrow’s leaders. Today, we have the pleasure hearing from the HopeChest International Program Department! Our International Program Department (IPD) works tirelessly alongside our in-country staff to bring the HopeChest mission to life, implementing different programs …

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A Journey of Heartbreak and Joy: An Interview with Anna Wertheim on Her Recent Vision Trip

Previous Next Are you curious about the experiences you can have on a HopeChest Vision Trip? Look no further! In this blog, we sit down with Anna Wertheim, a Pharmacist, HopeChest partner, and wife of a HopeChest board member, to hear about the life-changing moments she encountered during her Vision Trip to Uganda and Ethiopia last …

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The Power of Relationships: An Interview with Justin Bowers on His Recent Vision Trip

Are you curious about the experiences one can have on a HopeChest Vision Trip? Look no further! In this blog, we sit down with Justin Bowers, Pastor of New Community Church and longtime HopeChest Partnership Leader to Abenezer CarePoint, to hear about the life-changing moments he encountered during his Vision Trip in Ethiopia in Fall …

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Empowering Children, Transforming Lives: An Interview with Sally Townsend on Her Recent Vision Trip

Are you curious about the experiences one can have on a HopeChest Vision Trip? Look no further! In this blog, we sit down with Sally Townsend, former HopeChest Chairperson of the Board and current HopeChest partner, to hear about the life-changing moments she encountered during her Vision Trip in Uganda and Ethiopia in Fall 2022. …

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Partner Stories Series: Jim Foubister and Billy Swanson, Tri County Air Conditioning and Heating

Welcome back to the Partner Stories Series, where we have been sharing conversations with our U.S. partners! We’ve heard from former and current HopeChest Partnership Leaders, pastors, and church leaders to talk about their inspiring experiences with HopeChest and the most moving stories from within their own communities. In the final episode of this series, we …

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3 Stories of Transformation from 2022

At Children’s HopeChest, we are honored to see stories of transformation on a daily basis through our community reports. Whether it’s a child moving from survival to health, a child unlocking their potential by receiving educational support, or a child simply gaining dignity and confidence from who they are in Christ, it is a privilege …

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