Nothing to fear | Edgar’s story of enduring faith
Edgar Dela Cruz lived for many years in Manila, Philippines without a home, without work, and without a way to provide for himself...
Edgar Dela Cruz lived for many years in Manila, Philippines without a home, without work, and without a way to provide for himself...
RWANDA - Having once struggled to feed his family on an inconsistent income, Faustin is now flourishing. As a welder, he took work as it came but dreamed of expanding his business. His family was known as a poor family in their community when he was introduced to Urwego (HOPE’s microfinance institution in Rwanda) in 2012.
Have you ever been rejected because of something you believe? Or looked down upon because of your faith?
As a Christian woman in South Asia,* that’s Farah’s* daily experience.
By God’s grace and through His favor, 2023 was an incredible year for Homes for HOPE. God deserves all the glory for everything we’re rejoicing in as we enter 2024. The following are some highlights from a year unlike any other. But before we get to them, we don’t want to go any further without thanking our incredible partners. Without your multi-faceted investment in this mission, none of this would’ve been possible. Thank you for serving alongside Homes for HOPE in 2023!
At 13, Eric Jeche values going to school with other students in his neighborhood in Zimbabwe. Unlike many of his peers, Eric pays for his own education.
Eric has lived with his grandmother since he lost his parents at a young age. But it’s not easy for his grandmother to pay for his school fees on top of their food, clothing, and other daily expenses, so Eric understands the value of money and work.
In October 2022, I was visiting The Dominican Republic on a Homes for HOPE Vision Trip to meet some of the incredible people HOPE has the privilege of serving in that beautiful country.
We saw God bring hope and restoration to underserved men and women around the world in 2023. Here are just a few of their stories.
Since 2019, our friends at Classic Homes have been investing in the mission of Homes for HOPE. This year, they have generated a donation of $130,000, which will enable HOPE to serve an incredible 5,200 families in 2024 and beyond! That already deserves celebration, but this story doesn’t stop there. It’s not just Homes for HOPE that benefits from their remarkable philanthropy. Classic Homes and their leadership generously support over 200 charitable organizations and efforts to better the building industry, their community, and the world. Homes for HOPE is so grateful for ALL the award-winning team at Classic Homes has done over the past three decades to make the world a better place.
Betenbough Homes stands as a pillar in the building industry, recognized as a leading Texas home builder renowned for delivering quality and value in new homes across Amarillo, Lubbock, Midland, and Odessa, TX. Guided by a commitment to affordability, their seasoned team ensures customers have a memorable and enjoyable homebuying experience.
When companies learn about Homes for HOPE, and how we fight global poverty by investing in hard-working entrepreneurs, many ask, “What about the needs that exist in the communities in which we build? There are so many needs here. Why should I give to help people overseas?” Our answer? Do both! This isn’t an either-or choice. It’s a both-and! Please continue supporting those doing incredible philanthropic work locally AND give your people the opportunity to alleviate all forms of poverty worldwide strategically and sustainably by partnering with Homes for HOPE.