We have been visiting and sponsoring kids in the Vladimir Region in Russia since 2004. In early 2016, we began planning a trip to visit their orphanage, and I couldn’t shake the idea that we should conduct a leadership camp for our graduates. We’ve seen some wonderful young people flourish over the years and our …
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, it isn’t always easy to build our connection. So, if you’re like me and sometimes need some inspiration, look no further than these 7 tips to get you started writing …
HopeChest’s “CommunityäóñtoäóñCommunity” model sets the foundation for our Survive, Thrive, and Succeed approach to transformation. Community transformation does not happen overnight; it takes time. That’s why we partner with churches and individuals in the US and Canada who commit to a long-term relationship with overseas communities. These long-term relationships allow communities to really know each …
Interview with Justin Bowers, Pastor of New Community Read More »
What a year! God has been so faithful to Children’s HopeChest in 2016, and because of His provision, and our donors, sponsors, community leaders, churches and prayer partners we’ve been able to accomplish a number of very important milestones. In May, HopeChest was named a Best Christian Workplace—the first time we’ve achieved this distinction! October …
Children’s HopeChest announced today they will be closing the doors of Joel Home, located in Colorado Springs, CO. Joel Home was created to help young adults between the ages of 18-23 who had aged out of the Colorado Springs Foster Care system. “We made the difficult decision, in conjunction with Dream Centers of Colorado Springs, …
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It is Christmas time again and in Swaziland we celebrate Christmas too…BUT we do it very different than in America. When you walk into the grocery store, the Santa (statue) has shorts on and is standing with a surfboard because Christmas in Swaziland is in the summer AND IT IS HOT! Unfortunately 85% of our …
