Team Shone Yehiwot
On May 2, 2026, the Central Wesleyan community will be participating in the Tulip Time 5K in downtown Holland to raise support for the latrine project at the Shone Yehiwot CarePoint in Ethiopia. Please join us in supporting the Central Wesleyan and Shone Yehiwot CarePoint team!
Join Team Shone Yehiwot and register for the run here.
About the Project
Currently, 172 children and youth participate in the CarePoint. The availability of latrines and showers is paramount to uplift the dignity and hygiene of children and families as they spend more hours of each day in the CarePoint compound.
“This isn’t just a construction project. It’s an investment in health, education, and the future of Shone. And we’re excited to walk, run, give, and rally together to make it possible,” said Team Leader HPL Patty Jones.
“Help us reach our goal to fully fund this important project for our partners at Shone Yehiwot CarePoint. Donate today or sign up below to join me in the 5K event!”
About the Partnership
Central Wesleyan Churchhas partnered with Children’s HopeChest at Shone Yehiwot CarePoint in Ethiopia since 2024.
Shone Yehiwot Berhan CarePoint is located about 170 miles south of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s capital. The community is resilient and hardworking, though many families face challenges such as limited access to education, food insecurity, scarce medical care, and dependence on unpredictable small-scale farming for their daily survival.
In partnership with Central Wesleyan Church, Shone Yehiwot Berhan CarePoint provides a safe and welcoming space where children and families can access programs that support education, leadership development, nutrition, health, and spiritual growth. Through these programs, children build on their strengths, families gain practical tools to thrive, and the community grows stronger.
By connecting communities, this partnership transforms lives, builds lasting relationships, and empowers local leaders to sustain the CarePoint’s mission for generations.
