Have you ever wondered what a HopeChest Vision Trip is like? Why are they important? Why are they necessary? The Difference Between a Mission Trip and a Vision Trip Unlike a traditional short-term mission trip, a vision trip’s purpose is not ministry activity, but rather to explore the challenges and opportunities for building long-term sustainability …
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. Today, we are so excited to feature …
Engaging your community and inviting others to join the work of Children’s HopeChest can be hard to navigate, and it does not happen overnight; it takes time. That’s why today, we want to introduce you to Will Friend. He is a real estate agent, husband, father, and community member. Will has been a supporter of …
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Whether it’s playing a sport, mastering an instrument, or simply swinging on a playground, participating in arts and recreational activities is an essential part of childhood and adolescence. Through arts and recreation, children learn new ways to express themselves, gain confidence and perseverance, and develop healthy lifestyles. In fact, according to the United Nations, arts …
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What is Hygiene Poverty? Hygiene poverty is when individuals and households are unable to afford critically needed hygiene items for themselves or their families when they need them. These include everyday products that most of us take for granted including soap, shampoo, toilet paper, feminine projects, diapers, running water, etc. Hygiene Poverty could look like: Struggling …
Spread Mental Health Awareness with these 6 Activities in the Workplace The importance of investing in the mental health of your employees is more prevalent than ever before. According to a 2021 study conducted by Harvard Business Review, more employees are leaving their jobs for mental health reasons, including those caused by workplace factors like …
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