Stories of Hope | April 2024

While our Haitian staff continues to lead with courage and boldness despite the unrest in Haiti , we want to share some of the ways God has been at work in the Dominican Republic. We’ll continue to share more about One Island. One Mission. in the days to come, but our vision for ministry spans across the island and encompasses church advancement, education, and food security.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Mission of Hope recognizes access to food as a fundamental human right. Our approach to food security ensures that individuals have regular access to sufficient food while supporting communities, families, and individuals' ability to provide for their food and nutritional needs.

The Family Assistance Program in the Dominican Republic continues to be an avenue of provision for families who need additional support. A partner pastor in the Dominican Republic, Carmen, shared:

More than just receiving food, 80 families were prayed for and learned that there is a local church in the community here to serve them. One of the neighbors who had sent letters to the city council, objecting to having an evangelical church when we started the building process, was blessed through the distribution of food. We prayed for him and his family, and it was shocking to see the way he received us! The impact was even greater than we expected. We are grateful to Mission of Hope for the support. May God be glorified!

The week before Easter, six pastors gathered together to pack 150 bags to distribute to their communities. The pastors prayed for those who would receive the bags. They also spent time as a group praying for the crisis in Haiti and for those experiencing extreme hunger right across the border. Many of these pastors have family members and friends in Haiti, and they acutely understand the gravity of the situation.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | HOPEGO

March is one of the favorite months of the year around Mission of Hope, with hundreds of people traveling to serve on HopeGo mission trips during spring break. Each year, we are continually amazed by how God strategically brings the right people, to the right place, at the right time. This year was no different, as our Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic campus was filled with students, families, medical professionals, and young adults who gave of their time to serve.

The local pastors were inspired, eqiupped, and reinvigorated with the encouragement that there are people from all over who wanted to serve their communities. Both Haitian and Dominican pastors were able to expand their reach and pour into their neighborhoods through kid’s ministry, medical clinics, sports camps, gospel-centered conversations, and more.

After hosting a mobile clinic at his church alongside a medical team, Pastor David shared:

The mobile clinic was wonderful! I don't have enough words to express my gratitude. The people in the community have been waiting for an opportunity like this for a long time. I'm already getting questions on when the next one will be. I felt so much joy seeing Dominicans come into our church to be seen as well, that is when I realized it is not only Haitians that needed this, but Dominicans as well.

If you’re looking for a place to serve this year, we’d love to invite you on a HopeGo trip to the Dominican Republic. You can check out trip dates here.

Apr 19, 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