When you’re in a position to help others, and you choose to act, the question of ROI still matters. Is the group you’re supporting authentic? Do they walk the walk?
We recently sponsored four employees—Tara Kirk, Reeves Parrish, Josie Green, and Amelia Bennett—to serve with Hope for Kenya, a foundation introduced to us by our friend Philip Coltart. Their two-week mission supported Joy Schools International in Ndhiwa, contributing to classroom projects and vital community efforts like drilling wells.
Many prayers were said for their safety and success—and they were answered.
Reeves shared, “Saying goodbye to the children, I’ve cried more in the last two days than I ever expected. The relationships built here are real and raw. I’ve made lasting connections, and I’ll do whatever I can to return.”
Josie reflected, “There are very few things that could provide the kind of personal growth I got from this trip. Nothing you can watch, read, or hear prepares you for what you see with your own eyes.”
Tara expressed, “I feel at peace. I feel like I could stay longer. I don’t feel like I had enough time, but there’s always more chances to come back. I found a purpose that will grow.”
Amelia said, “I feel like I’m taking home a lifetime of change and friends for life. My sponsored child wants to be a pilot, and I’m excited to help him chase that dream. This experience has changed my attitude toward life in ways I never imagined.”
I urge you to view their attached ‘exit’ interviews. We are proud of how our First Four walked the walk and lived the words of John Bunyan: ‘You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.’
Support Hope for Kenya, you will be empowering success, the purest definition of our core value, Nurture.
You can watch their full testimonials here: