Twelve hospital gurneys are on their way to ELWA (Eternal Love Winning Africa) Hospital in Liberia by way of Samaritan’s Purse in Boone, North Carolina. SIM is the ministry that is building a new hospital, the same organization whose missionaries were affected by the Ebola virus a few years ago. Our friend, Eric Kellerer, made this connection. While in Liberia…
We have terrific volunteers that show up every time we’re ready to load a shipment. It takes two hours to pack everything in tight to honor our motto, “We ship no air”. Each 40’ container can hold up to 20,000 lbs. of equipment and supplies. These shipments are usually worth between $200,000 and $300,000. In March, our team loaded two…
Our distribution center volunteers got a real workout last month, preparing and loading first a shipment to Ukraine and then one to Rwanda six days later. The Ukraine shipment is on its way to a group called “Mother’s Love”. They work with the disabled and elderly, so we loaded seventy walkers, lots of wheelchairs, canes, and crutches, besides their requested…
We are pleased to announce that we have hired a new Office Assistant, Robin Louis. Robin joined our staff this month and has already attended a Next Step Class to learn more about us. Robin has a B.A. in Communications and a minor in Religion from Whitworth University. She is also a graphic designer and has worked in marketing. We…
Local residents, David and Carol Long, took supplies on their recent mission trip to Hawaii. Wahiawa Community Church of the Nazarene ministers to the many people who come from other Pacific islands looking for work and end up homeless due to the high cost of living. We received this note from Pastor John Miller, Wahiawa, Hawaii: “Just gave medical supplies…
Lately, we have had several requests for medical supplies to take on mission trips, including dental supplies that are often requested. Right now we have requests from a dentist who is going to Bangladesh and one who is going to the Philippines. In the past, we have helped equip Wellness Tree Dental Clinic in Twin Falls and supplied YWAM Ships…
This ministry could not exist without our participating hospitals. Each week they call and ask us to pick up donations or they drop them off here at the ministry center. St. Alphonsus Medical Center and St. Luke’s Medical Center are our largest donors. Treasure Valley Hospital, West Valley Medical Center, and Kootenai Medical Center are also regular donors. Hospitals and…
Three international shipment are scheduled to be sent out in the next few weeks. Groups in Rwanda, Nigeria, Ukraine, and several other countries have requested a shipment, but there are always factors that slow the process down. New buildings have to be completed, funds need to be raised for shipping, and customs laws have to be obeyed. We are always…
Did you know that you can donate to HOHNW directly from your IRA and not have to count the distribution as income? You can instruct your IRA trustee to make the contribution directly to HOHNW. Donors who may benefit are individuals whose charitable contributions are reduced by the percentage of income limitation. You can work with your professional adviser to…
Praise the Lord that the shipment to Ghana was released from customs and all the money needed to pay for the extra storage and taxes was received! The truck arrived safely at Annie’s Medical Clinic in Namankwan, northeast Ghana, and was unloaded by Pastor Frank Mills and his team of helpers including local school children. Pastor Frank, featured in the photo, needs…
