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 in the photo above. 34 years later, on October 1, our volunteers loaded a 20-foot container of medical supplies for Kudjip Nazarene Hospital, in the same country where it all […]
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 Transitions Foundation in Guatemala. There, each chair is fitted to the person who receives it. That means a way to get to school, to work, to church, or simply outside […]
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 capital, where they’ll stand before the memorials that honor their service and sacrifice, side by side with their fellow veterans. For many, this is a once-in-a-lifetime trip, and we’re proud […]
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 much-needed medical supplies finally made it out three weeks ago! These supplies are on their way to help people affected by the devastating earthquakes earlier this year. A huge thank […]
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 to contribute to this wonderful local event benefiting babies and families right here in our community. It was a beautiful example of what can happen when local organizations come together […]
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 in ENT and OMFS care and made up of 8 dedicated volunteers, they completed more than 40 surgeries and provided over 400 hours of training to local healthcare professionals—all in […]
We recently received an incredible update from @OperationHopeMedicalMissions after supporting their 2026 spring brigade to Honduras with surgical supplies. Their team of 28 healthcare professionals traveled to Comayagua, Honduras, where they completed 89 free surgeries in gynecology and general surgery—including 32 laparoscopic gallbladder surgeries—for patients who otherwise may never have access to this kind of care. Many of the patients […]
Every shipment we send is more than boxes and supplies—it’s a lifeline. In June, a twenty-foot container carefully hand-packed by our volunteers left Nampa, bound for the Nazarene General Hospital in Papua New Guinea. This month, it finally arrived—and the impact was immediate. The hospital director wrote to us: “Your container arrived this week. Thank you so much for your […]
Helping Idaho Move Safely We recently donated evacuation chairs to Syringa Hospitals & Clinics, which serve remote communities in northern Idaho where access to healthcare can be limited. These chairs will help staff safely move patients in emergency situations—an important tool for facilities that serve some of our state’s most rural and underserved populations. Thank you, Syringa Hospitals & Clinics, […]
Even in the midst of chaos, hope finds a way. Burma (Myanmar) is facing a humanitarian crisis of staggering proportions. Political unrest, violence, and natural disasters have disrupted daily life and left thousands with little to no access to healthcare. In the face of these challenges, a group of courageous volunteers from the Four Winds Professional Guild recently carried out […]
