In 1992, Hands of Hope Northwest sent its very first shipment: a single 4-foot crate of medical supplies to Papua New Guinea. That’s Rich Murtland and Charles Thornburg loading it...
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WHO WE ARE
History
Read about how Hands of Hope Northwest came to be and continues serving people locally and globally to this day, plus special statistics on the amazing impact we've made to date.
Impact Stories
Together, we really can change the world. See the inspirational and heartwarming stories of people we have helped here in Idaho and around the globe.
Photo Gallery
View photos of our volunteers in action at our Nampa distribution center, fundraising events, shipments, missions, and more.
Sponsors & Partners
See the numerous people and organizations that have made our mission possible over the years, providing essentials such as labor, services, and funds.
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Read Our Story
Hands of Hope Northwest is a Christian, humanitarian, non-profit organization dedicated to helping people locally and globally by providing healthcare supplies and equipment. Our organization works to help those in need daily by:
- Collecting medical supplies and equipment
- Sorting items based on who can use them
- Shipping supplies to countries in need overseas
- Supplying regional and international medical mission trips
- Maintaining an inventory of medical equipment for our local community to borrow at little to no cost
The Hands of Hope Northwest ministry was conceived in 1992 in Nampa, Idaho when Sharon Griffith, a Mercy Hospital employee, saw medical equipment being thrown away. She realized it could be reused for the benefit of people without adequate healthcare. Sharon’s vision was built on by Liz Murtland, the Founding Executive Director, and a group of volunteers who wanted to make a difference in the lives of others.
MISSION
To improve the quality of life for people with health or mobility issues by redistributing donated medical equipment and supplies to individuals and partnering organizations, domestically and internationally.
VISION
A transformed world in which everyone with health or mobility issues has access to appropriate medical equipment and supplies.
VALUES
Adhere to the Biblical principles of compassion, integrity, excellence, and accountability.
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An Overview
A Deeper Look
Countries Equipped
Hands of Hope Northwest is proud to have supplied these countries and more with necessary medical items and equipment. Hover over a highlighted country to see how many shipments have been sent there.
Our Recent Work
249 Wheelchairs on Their Way to Guatemala
249 wheelchairs. 304 pairs of crutches. One container, headed for Guatemala! On September 23, our volunteers filled a shipping container with wheelchairs, crutches and walkers for our longtime partners at...
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Wheelchairs for Honor Flight Boise
9 transport wheelchairs, headed to Washington, D.C. We were honored to give 9 transport wheelchairs to Honor Flight Boise to help our local veterans make the trip to our nation’s...
Read MoreHope to Venezuelans Post-Earthquakes
The journey wasn’t easy—but the supplies finally made it! After navigating numerous barriers and an influx of humanitarian aid heading to Venezuela, we’re grateful to share that our shipment of...
Read MoreSupporting Little Ones in Our Community
We were grateful for the opportunity to participate in the Caldwell Community Baby Shower, hosted by the @caldwellsnakeriverstake through JustServe! Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we were able...
Read MoreChanging Lives in Kenya
We recently received word from Operation International medical mission team returning from Kenya after a successful trip made possible in part through donated medical supplies. With two surgical teams specializing...
Read MoreWant to help support our work?
Hands of Hope Northwest is funded by donations from our community members. We rely on the kindness of people like you to keep our ministry going and growing.
Meet Our Team
We are a Christian non-profit ministry run by five staff, our Board of Directors, and a dedicated team of 200+ volunteers.
Staff Members
Board Members
Dave Sutton
Board President
Tom Clough
Vice President & Treasurer
Kathryn Johnson
Secretary
Carolita Fraley
Director
Andy Bennett
Director
David Kimbrough
Director
Want to get involved?
Our Board of Directors is actively seeking new members to join us. If you are interested, please talk to Executive Director Todd Durbin or a board member and fill out the application linked below.