Hope for Her May 2024 Highlights

WE hosted another incredible Hope for Her this month in the Dominican Republic with 38 North American women from all over the United States. This was our second time hosting for an entire week, and it was full of ministry involving local church leaders, missionaries from other organizations, and several communities within the Jarabacoa and Santiago areas. One of the many highlights included Women's Day, with 192 women and 35 children in attendance, and our very first Girls' Day, where 122 girls from kindergarten to 6th grade got to make crafts, plant a mustard tree, and hear about how a little bit of faith, even as small as a mustard seed, has surprising purpose and potential.

A couple of the ladies who joined us had this to share about their week:

On May 1st, we took a small but mighty team of seven to the Dominican Republic for Hope For Her. Our group joined other women from Colorado, Texas, and Tennessee to support Women's Empowerment by praying with and ministering to the women on the island of Hispaniola.

Our hearts were simultaneously broken and inspired. We served women from across the island on Woman's Day and heard three different languages - Spanish, Creole, and English - worshiping the Lord together. It was a glimpse of Heaven. The Lord had something very specific for each of us who participated in Hope for Her, but we all came back encouraged by how the love of Christ is changing the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Because of our time alongside the Women’s Empowerment team, we are more passionate about giving our yes to the Lord so that every man, woman, and child will come to know Him.

-Amy Ragon
Women’s Ministry Director at Fellowship Bible Church

I knew that taking a group of women from my church to Hope for Her was an easy "yes" because of our past amazing experiences with Mission of Hope. But I didn't know that the trip was going to be one of the most impactful things our ladies had ever experienced in their whole lives. From the big picture glimpses of MOH's work with marginalized women to the kingdom-minded conversations with local leadership to the thoughtful details that staff put into place for our team - it all added up to a week filled with vision of how God loves His Haitian, Dominican, and North American daughters. We asked God to teach us things on this trip that we couldn't learn any other way, so let me tell you what He taught some of my teammates:

"How we can communicate without using words"
"We all have the same needs to be heard, seen, and loved, and we want the same things for our families"
"He is our hope, and we are to be BOLD in sharing His love”
"I am now trusting God with every part of my life, no longer timid about sharing my faith with anyone."

The Jarabacoa campus created a beautiful space to listen to each other and the Lord. The variety of experiences throughout the week led our team to come back on fire for our personal mission fields and with a resolute spark for the places and people we saw with our own eyes. We can't wait for next year!

-Daesha Willingham
Outreach Director at Trace Church

WE would love you to join us for the next Hope for Her on October 2-9 . Reserve your spot here . Also, dates for 2025 will be posted soon!

Vanessa Johnson on May 23, 2024

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End of Year Impact Report

By Mackenzie Bartolome • January 13, 2026

As we reflect on 2025, we are grateful for the ways God moved through faithful partners and local communities to bring nourishment, hope, and lasting transformation. Through Hope at the Table and other core initiatives, children and families facing hunger, poverty, and instability experienced tangible care and renewed hope. At a time when 5.7 million people are struggling daily to feed themselves and their loved ones, generosity made a measurable difference. With just 11 cents providing one meal, every dollar given helped deliver nine meals to families in need—filling empty plates with food and reminding communities they are not forgotten. Throughout the year, the impact extended far beyond meals. In 2025, 787 individuals professed their faith, 131 communities were served, and 278 pastors and leaders were trained to continue shepherding their people with wisdom and care. Discipleship programs equipped 2,645 women to grow in faith and leadership, while education programs served 11,000 students, investing in the next generation. Medical teams provided care to 7,945 individuals, and 24.6 million meals were distributed overall, including daily feeding programs that supported 101,356 children. Together, we have seen emptiness replaced with provision, despair met with joy, and hunger answered with hope. This work reflects the heart of Matthew 25:35: “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in.” As we look ahead, we remain committed to serving alongside local churches and communities, trusting that generosity—rooted in love—will continue to change stories and lives in the year to come..

Carlen's Story

By Mackenzie Bartolome • January 13, 2026

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Hope Through Local Churches

By Mackenzie Bartolome • January 13, 2026

When *María watched her three children put on their new school uniforms and shoes, she called it a blessing from God. For weeks, the weight of uncertainty had pressed on her heart, she longed to send her children to school, but the cost felt far beyond her reach. What María received was more than a one-time gift. It was a reminder that she was seen, known, and not alone. Through one of our community partnerships, a local church—rooted in her neighborhood and moved by compassion—recognized the need and responded with dignity, love, and care. Made possible by faithful church partners and God’s provision, hope met her family right where they were. Today, Mission of Hope partners with 13 local churches across the Dominican Republic, equipping them to meet urgent needs while sharing the hope of the gospel. Through these partnerships, churches provide food, medical care, children’s programming, and women’s discipleship—walking hand in hand with families long after the moment of need, and helping them step into a future filled with hope. In the most recent program update: 393+ Bibles were distributed 109+ individuals accepted Christ 500+ people were reached through local churches 12 Damas Juntas women’s groups continued meeting and growing together These partnerships also enable churches to care for the whole person, supporting families during medical emergencies, providing meals for children, and creating spaces for prayer, discipleship, and evangelism. María’s children are now attending school with confidence, and she is supported by her local church. Praise be to God! *name changed for privacy