Stories of Hope | March 2024

HOPE IN THE MIDST OF DESPAIR

A staff member in the Mission of Hope education department, living in the current warzone that is Port-Au-Prince, shared on a Zoom meeting just this week:

If you see that we are smiling—we are. It is a grace of God that we are in good spirits and have joy right now. Because what is happening in Haiti is very difficult. I think God is doing something inside of us, not to let this situation beat us. It is only God who can protect us. I’d like to ask you to keep praying for us. I know things happening in Haiti affect you because you love Haiti, and we love you.

HAITI: FOOD SECURITY

Nutrition has been a key part of how we serve those in greatest need. That hasn’t stopped in over 25 years of ministry. The report stating that 1.4 million people are a mere step away from famine right now due to the unrest in Haiti is staggering. It’s most critical, now more than ever.

Our farming and agricultural programs have continued in the mountains, where students are learning proper techniques to grow food. In addition to the agricultural programs, our warehouse in the north of Haiti in Cap-Haitien, has been instrumental in allowing aid to supply nutrition partners with meals we’d previously been cut off from reaching.

Access to nutritious food is an essential human right, and we're dedicated to making that right a reality for everyone we serve. These food security programs and the heart of our team in Haiti are hope-filled moments in the midst of the despair our friends are experiencing in Haiti.

While Haiti is facing some of its most challenging days, we remain confident that there is still hope for Haiti. Last year, we saw over 1,000 people come to know Christ, and since January of this year, our team has delivered 6,755,034 meals thanks to partners like you through your prayers and generosity. We hope these stories remind you that despite the hard days, with Jesus, there is still hope.

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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