Stories of Hope | September 2023

HAITI | BACK-TO-SCHOOL

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It’s back-to-school season! The staff in Haiti have worked all summer navigating the challenges of starting the school year, and we are so grateful that most of our schools and partner schools are back open. School provides a place for kids to grow, interact with friends, dream, receive a meal, learn about the Lord, play sports, and have fun. Simply put? School provides a place for kids in Haiti to simply be kids.

Would you please pray for students, teachers, and administrators as they begin a new school year? Pray for God’s hand to cover them with safety and provision every day. Pray for God to change the hearts of people continuing to cause chaos in the country. Pray for Godly leadership to rise up and for this generation of students to believe in a better way and a better future for Haiti.

haiti back to school group of kids at school

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | MENTAL HEALTH IN MINISTRY

dominican republic pastors training mental health

The recent pastor training in the Dominican Republic included one of the most honest and vulnerable conversations among the attending pastors. The topic was the subject of mental health, a conversation that unveiled their own personal challenges while navigating the intricate role of leadership and sharing the burdens of their communities. The depth of the relationships between the men and women in the room has continued to grow through the years, which provided a time for honest and real conversations.

This training was not just a chance occurrence; rather, it was a direct response to the pastors' expressed desires. They want to have a Biblical framework as they engage the topics they encounter regarding mental health. God’s heart and compassion towards His people were evident, and the responsibility with which the pastors take their roles was encouraging. Scripture was not merely studied but lived and shared, fostering a sense of unity and belonging.

We are so thankful for the opportunity to walk alongside these pastors, open Scripture to encourage one another, and leave the training feeling more known and unified. God is doing a beautiful work in the hearts of men, women, and children on the island of Hispaniola.

dominican republic pastors training mental health

Sep 29, 2023

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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