As one walks into the neighborhood, the conditions degrade as the demographic changes from Dominican homes to Haitian homes. Fenced-in homes with gardens turn into pieced-together shelters and trash piles in the stream. There is one small spigot of water to serve the estimated 200+ community members. The community is at the mercy of the landowners and there is no certainty as to when they will have access to water. There have been times when they have gone for days without water.

A local Haitian pastor we partner with at Mission of Hope has built relationships in the community. When he took members of our local team to learn more about the neighborhood, they were moved to do something. They decided the most pressing issue this community needed was sufficient access to clean water. It would help alleviate many of the sicknesses and sanitation issues the pastor has witnessed over the years.

The reality is that there are so many stories like these.

Moms who are desperately praying for the provision of a meal for their children. People who have no idea if they’ll find water today.

Your “yes” when you give to Mission of Hope serves men, women, and children across Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Together, we can make a great impact in the lives of the hurting and broken, showing them the love of Christ in tangible ways.