I’ve sponsored the same child through Children’s HopeChest for almost seven years. He’ll be a grown man in a few more. Literally, I have watched him grow up through pictures from the other side of the world.
Silver had always been interested in electronics. He began by building his own radio. Then, he built his own cell phone watch.
The change in lives from traveling and sponsoring is always something so beautiful to me. I see people’s hearts open up as they become connected to their sponsored child in a unique way that I believe only God can orchestrate.
I hope for all the students to not only gain an incredible education but that they come to know Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior. That they grow in Him all their days.
Enjoy the smiles and stories of the graduates, as we celebrate their accomplishments and their launch into the next chapter of adult life.
The biggest we’ve seen at Velikoretskoye since 2008 is the thirst in the kids for an education and a belief in their future. Our relationships are the deepest they have ever been and we are having conversations with the kids that I never imagined having with them.
If there was ever a doubt in my mind whether sponsorship makes a difference in a child’s life, that has been erased. The children were so happy and amazed that someone cared about them and wanted to share it with them
We definitely want to see all 300 children sponsored but we also hope to see their guardians and community benefit from the program. It would be ideal to incorporate income generation activities for the area using their local resources.
We are proud to highlight Haven Church as our Spotlight Partnership of the month. On June 1, 2014, Haven Church, located in Kalamazoo, MI, launched their partnership with Children’s HopeChest.
We came to the top of a hill and peered down. At the bottom we saw a structure comprised of corrugated metal sheeting nailed together. It was the home our team was visiting for the afternoon.
Families are stepping into dignity. Small businesses are taking root. Children are growing up with hope and opportunity.
This is your invitation to help build momentum in vulnerable communities around the world.
