How does the cycle of poverty keep people trapped in the endless loop? Why is it so difficult to escape? In this blog, we’re breaking down some of the reasons that people remain trapped and how HopeChest’s programs support people on their journey to beat that cycle! When you can’t afford your daily necessities, every …
Realtors Jen and Dylan Debruin bring local business leaders together to fundraise for specific projects that support communities in Uganda at the Bukedea, Ogoloi, and Ongongoja CarePoints. The coalition is known as the Orphans of Teso. They co-own several real estate companies including CENTURY 21 Signature Real Estate with 9 offices throughout central Iowa; Real …
Writing to your sponsored child is a great way to lay the groundwork for a strong and fruitful relationship that provides strength and encouragement to both you and your young friend! Writing to tell them about yourself and your support for them will encourage them during the struggles of their day-to-day lives. Children also treasure …
Here in the United States and other Western countries, reaching the age of 18 represents a milestone of adulthood. At this age, a child has usually finished high school, can legally vote, and is ready to enter college or the workforce as an adult. Public school systems are put in place and funded by the …
Being faithful and trusting in a cause that’s bigger than yourself is difficult. Working towards bigger goals can also be difficult when the day-to-day challenges seem insurmountable. Celebrating each step along the way towards changing the world and being dedicated to the path that God has called us to walk is how we fight off …
Thad Spring is the Outreach and Teaching Pastor at the All Shores Wesleyan Church in Spring Lake, Michigan, where he has been serving for almost a decade. His church is partnered with the Shashemene Wondo Ber CarePoint in Ethiopia. Shashemene is located in the Oromia region, approximately 150 miles south from the capital city, Addis …
Receiving an education is one of the most effective ways individuals and communities can escape poverty. Most people who live in extreme poverty do not have a basic education, which severely limits employment opportunities- thus keeping the individual in poverty. Families struggling with poverty are also more likely to keep their children home from school, …
With the world slowly recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic, international travel has been able to return as well. Travel and in-person interaction are just some of the many things that we all took for granted before that experience. Being able to connect, celebrate, and disciple together is an irreplaceable blessing! In today’s blog, we’d like …
As Women’s History Month is coming to a close, we’re celebrating the amazing women around the world in the countries we work in! These women are changing their own history, one day at a time, by working hard to break the cycle of poverty in their families and communities. Generational change takes time, but with …
We are so excited to be sharing a brand new series on our podcast, “Build Relationships, Break Poverty” featuring our partners in the United States! HopeChest is built on two-way community transformation through partnership. We share lots of incredible transformation stories from the countries where we work, but what is the transformation like for the …
