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# Hands of Hope Northwest

Supporting healthcare needs locally and globally.

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- [Hope in the Hardest Places: Medical Aid Delivered in Burma](https://handsofhopenw.org/medical-aid-to-burma/) - 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
- [Guatemala Medical Partner Visit Captured on Video](https://handsofhopenw.org/celebrating-our-medical-partner-in-guatemala/) - Join us in celebrating the incredible work of the Transitions Foundation of Guatemala! Alex, from their team, recently visited our facility, and we’ve captured his inspiring speech and presentation on video. For nearly 15 years, we’ve had the privilege of working alongside Transitions Foundation, supplying our generous donors’ donated medical supplies and equipment to support
- [Aid to Ukraine with CLG](https://handsofhopenw.org/clg-aid-to-ukraine/) - A truck and trailer recently rolled out of Hands of Hope Northwest, packed with wheelchairs and crutches bound for Ukraine. These essential mobility aids are heading to individuals facing unimaginable challenges, offering them a renewed sense of independence and hope.This shipment was made possible through our partnership with Church of the Living God. Their dedication
- [Ukrainian Children Receive Vital Diabetic Supplies](https://handsofhopenw.org/ukrainian-children-receive-vital-diabetic-supplies/) - When compassion knows no borders, incredible things happen. Recently, two children in Ukraine received life-saving diabetic supplies, all thanks to a powerful partnership between Hands of Hope Northwest and Idaho Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine. This effort, fueled by the generosity of supporters like you, brought much-needed relief to families navigating hardship. For these two children,
- [Mission in Motion: Shipping Medical Supplies to Ukraine](https://handsofhopenw.org/mission-in-motion-shipping-medical-supplies-to-ukraine/) - We’re excited to share that we’ve just packed a shipping container full of essential medical supplies destined for Ukraine. This critical shipment wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible support of our donors and the collaborative efforts of our partners at Global Gateway Network and Multi-Faith Alliance. Together, we’re not just sending supplies—we’re delivering hope
- [Shipment to Aid Israel is Ready to Ship!](https://handsofhopenw.org/shipment-to-aid-israel-is-ready-to-ship/) - We are thrilled to announce that our shipment of vital medical supplies is now ready to make its journey to Israel. Thanks to your unwavering support and generosity, we are one step closer to making a real difference in the lives of those in need. Your donation and contributions have made this possible, and we
- [Nampa's #1 Nonprofit!](https://handsofhopenw.org/nampas-number-1-nonprofit-2024/) - We did it! Hands of Hope Northwest is proud to announce that we are Nampa’s #1 Nonprofit in 2024!Thank you to everyone who voted for us and helped us achieve this incredible honor! Your support means the world to us. Special thanks to NampaVotes for this high honor!
- [Guatemala Shipment](https://handsofhopenw.org/guatemala-shipment-2/) - November 1, 2022: Today's container is loaded and on its way to Guatemala. Asociación Transiciones de Personas con Discapacidad de La Antigua Guatemala helps people with mobility issues in Guatemala. Today's load included 172 wheelchairs!
- [Local Loan Program Impact - 2022](https://handsofhopenw.org/local-loan-program-impact-2022/) - In 2022, in our local area, 738 individuals borrowed durable medical equipment to help with mobility issues with a $400,000 benefit to the community. Add to that our local rollator, walker, and bath chair giveaway program for more than $26,000 and you can see that you are making a huge impact here in the Treasure
- [Assistance to Ukraine in 2022](https://handsofhopenw.org/assistance-to-ukraine-in-2022/) - With the devastation to hospitals in Ukraine, we sent 6 large containers of medical equipment and supplies totaling over $3 million via Poland. The loading crew packed 3 containers in only 2 hours! We posted a thank-you video from some of the Ukrainians affected on our page earlier this year and you can also find
- [October 2023 Year-to-Date Summary of Local Assistance](https://handsofhopenw.org/october-2023-summary-of-local-assistance/) - This year we’ve proudly given back nearly $100,000 worth of medical supplies and equipment to our local community! It’s our donors who have been instrumental in helping us make this positive impact right here at home.
- [Shipment Summary - 2022](https://handsofhopenw.org/shipment-summary-2022/) - In 2022, we have shipped to Syria, Sierra Leone, Guatemala, Dominican Republic, Cameroon, Mexico, Nigeria, Costa Rica, and Ghana. We have supplied several mission trips and are currently gathering supplies for more upcoming trips in the next couple of months. This year brought our total countries served to 78. We are grateful to our faithful
- [Visit from Filipinos We Helped](https://handsofhopenw.org/visit-from-filipinos-we-helped/) - Early in 2019, we shipped a container of medical supplies and equipment that opened up a health clinic in the Philippines. These volunteers came to us to share the good news of what that shipment has done for the Filipinos all over the country. Check out their newsletter to us!
- [1st shipment of 2023 Goes to Syria](https://handsofhopenw.org/1st-shipment-of-2023-syria/) - The 1st shipment of 2023 is on its way to Syria today! Over $320k worth of medical equipment and supplies was loaded into the truck.This shipment was made possible by a special fundraiser and the kind-hearted donations of individual supporters.
- [Shipment to Ukraine - January 2023](https://handsofhopenw.org/shipment-to-ukraine-january-2023/) - January 27, 2023: We shipped two 53-foot trucks yesterday with over $1 million worth of medical supplies and equipment bound for Ukraine. Thank you to ALL of our volunteers that sorted, stacked, and loaded it all! Your work is valued, appreciated, and needed all in the service of God.
- [Partnership to help Ukraine](https://handsofhopenw.org/partnership-to-help-ukraine/) - February 2, 2023: We partnered with the Full Gospel Slavic Church to help Ukraine in its time of need. Our medical supplies are moved from boxes to suitcases and delivered to Ukrainians. We can't express enough gratitude for the work they have done!
- [Successful Ghana Mission Trip](https://handsofhopenw.org/successful-ghana-mission-trip/) - Mission trip report: "Thank you very much for helping us make our October medical missions a success. You rock! A lot of good that happened in Ghana this last trip can be traced back to your efforts! Thank you again!"
- [Thank you for Ukraine Assistance](https://handsofhopenw.org/thank-you-for-ukraine-assistance/) - February 15, 2023: Thank you all for donating! We have sent several containers of medical supplies and equipment to Ukraine and they are so grateful to all for the assistance.
- [Medical Mission Trip to Nigeria](https://handsofhopenw.org/medical-mission-trip-to-nigeria/) - February 16, 2023: Last year we sent medical supplies to Prophetic Awareness & Healing Ministries to support a mission trip to Nigeria. Thank you to everyone who made this trip possible, and to those who donated supplies, time, skills, and knowledge to provide the assistance needed.
- [Thank you letter from Kherson, Ukraine](https://handsofhopenw.org/thank-you-letter-from-kherson-ukraine/) - March 1, 2023: We recently received this letter from the Kherson City Clinical Hospital in Ukraine and wanted to share the thanks with all of you. Your donations go so much further than you may realize. They are especially grateful for our help during wartime. "It gives us faith in the future, the victory of
- [Crisis Care Kits for Earthquake Survivors](https://handsofhopenw.org/crisis-care-kits-for-earthquake-survivors/) - March 15, 2023: Yesterday, we sent a truck load of Crisis Care Kits to the survivors of the earthquakes in Syria and Turkey. These kits contain daily essential hygiene care items. Thank you to Nazarene Compassionate Ministries for working with us to distribute these kits.
- [Shipment to Ukraine - March 2023](https://handsofhopenw.org/shipment-to-ukraine-march-2023/) - March 20, 2023: Another shipment to Ukraine is on its way! Thank you to everyone that donated, packed, and loaded the medical supplies and equipment. In rain, snow, or shine, these wonderful people get the job done.
- [Cambridge Community Clinic thank you](https://handsofhopenw.org/cambridge-community-clinic-thank-you/) - April 14, 2023: It's so wonderful hearing the impact we have made here in Idaho! Cambridge Community Clinic sent us this letter. We are so blessed with this opportunity to help here in Idaho!
- [Guatemalan Beneficiaries](https://handsofhopenw.org/guatemalan-beneficiaries/) - April 21, 2023: Last fall, we sent a shipment to Guatemala. Today we received a thank you letter sharing with us the impact of your donations. Check it out!
- [Helping More Guatemalans](https://handsofhopenw.org/helping-more-guatemalans/) - May 9, 2023: Guatemala shared a few more photos from the most recent shipment. Thank you for your support that allows us to send medical supplies and equipment where it is needed most.
- [Thank you videos from Ukraine](https://handsofhopenw.org/thank-you-videos-from-ukraine/) - May 23, 2023: Check out @hub.rivne YouTube channel in the link below to see how your donations and donations from countless organizations and individuals have impacted the lives in Ukraine. A special thank you to the @fgsc.idaho for partnering with us to get supplies to Ukraine and for sharing this YouTube channel with us! https://www.youtube.com/@ihhrv
- [Shipment to Syria](https://handsofhopenw.org/shipment-to-syria/) - June 2, 2023: We have done it again! We are thrilled to announce that our dedicated volunteers have successfully hand packed a trailer brimming with essential medical supplies and equipment, all set to embark on a transformative journey to Syria! This incredible effort is a testament to the unwavering commitment and compassion of our amazing
- [Making a Difference Worldwide](https://handsofhopenw.org/making-a-difference-worldwide/) - June 12, 2023: We are thrilled to share some incredible news with all of you! Thanks to your generous support and unwavering commitment, Hands of Hope Northwest has successfully shipped 4 containers filled with hope, love, and essential medical supplies and equipment to Ukraine and Syria! But that's not all! Our dedicated team of volunteers
- [A Helping Hand in Ukraine's Time of Need](https://handsofhopenw.org/a-helping-hand-in-ukraines-time-of-need/) - June 21, 2023: In these dark and challenging times, we are a shining light to the people of Ukraine as they face the devastating consequences of the ongoing war. The volunteers here at Hands of Hope Northwest have been working tirelessly to provide vital support and aid to those affected by the conflict through sorting
- [Impacting Guatemalans for Good](https://handsofhopenw.org/impacting-guatemalans-for-good/) - Incredible Moments of Impact sent to us by Asociación Transiciones de Personas with Discapacidad de La Antigua Guatemala! Join us in celebrating the success of mobile clinics in the highlands of Guatemala! We're immensely grateful to all our supporters, including you, who have been instrumental in helping us fulfill the needs of the mission at
- [Upcoming Shipments](https://handsofhopenw.org/upcoming-shipments/) - We're thrilled to announce that Hands of Hope Northwest is preparing to send crucial medical supplies and equipment to Ukraine, Guatemala, and Papua New Guinea! Ukraine: We're supporting healthcare facilities with life-saving medical supplies, ensuring access to essential resources for those in need during the current crisis. Guatemala: Partnered with @TransitionsFoundationofGuatemala, our mission is to
- [Medical Supplies Reach Ukraine](https://handsofhopenw.org/medical-supplies-reach-ukraine/) - We are thrilled to share a heartwarming moment with you today. The medical supplies that YOU, our incredible donors, entrusted to us have reached Ukraine, providing essential support during these challenging times of conflict. This powerful image captures the gratitude and hope that your generosity has brought to the people of Ukraine. It's a testament
- [53' Trailer En Route to Ukraine](https://handsofhopenw.org/53-trailer-en-route-to-ukraine/) - Breaking News! Another 53' Trailer of Lifesaving Medical Supplies & Equipment En Route to Ukraine! We're thrilled to announce that our mission of healing and hope continues as another 53' trailer loaded with essential medical supplies and equipment is en route to Ukraine! A heartfelt THANK YOU goes out to every single volunteer and donor
- [Medical support for 2 clinics in Rigby, Idaho](https://handsofhopenw.org/medical-support-for-2-clinics-in-rigby-idaho/) - October 11, 2023: Earlier this year, we received a heartfelt request from the Community Council of Idaho, seeking assistance to kickstart two new clinics. Today, we’re excited to share a glimpse of the essential medical equipment and supplies we were able to send their way, thanks to the generous donors who made it all possible.
- [27 Years Since Incorporation](https://handsofhopenw.org/27-years-since-incorporation/) - October 26, 2023: Today, as we celebrate our 27th anniversary at Hands of Hope Northwest, we’re not just reflecting on our local impact, but also the global reach of our mission. For over two decades, our commitment to making healthcare accessible and supporting those in need has extended far beyond our local community. We’re proud
- [International Impact Year to Date](https://handsofhopenw.org/international-impact-year-to-date/) - October 26, 2023: This year, our global impact knows no bounds! We’ve sent out almost $2 million in medical supplies and equipment to help communities worldwide. It’s our dedicated donors who have enabled us to make this positive impact. And the story doesn’t end here – we’ve got four more shipments on the horizon, and
- [Amazing Volunteers from Plexus Worldwide LLC](https://handsofhopenw.org/amazing-volunteers-from-plexus-worldwide-llc/) - Today was an incredible day with the amazing volunteers from Plexus Worldwide! Their dedication and enthusiasm were truly inspiring as they joined us to sort through medical supplies. Together we are making a real difference in ensuring these vital resources reach those who need them most. Thank you, Plexus Worldwide, for your invaluable support and
- [Crisis Care Kits on the Move!](https://handsofhopenw.org/crisis-care-kits-on-the-move/) - We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve just sent out a major shipment of Crisis Care Kits (CCKs) to Convoy of Hope! These carefully packed banana boxes, each containing 6 kits, are on their way to support people in need around the world. A total of 7,128 kits were generously filled by compassionate individuals from across
- [Statesman article: Medical Equipment Loans](https://handsofhopenw.org/statesman-article-medical-equipment-loan-programs/) - Click this link: Idaho Statesman article to read about how three Treasure Valley non-profits, including HOHNW, are serving their communities with Medical Equipment Loan Programs.HOHNW Director, Debbie Wheeler, said: “People come from all over the Valley to borrow from us. With the baby boomers aging, it’s getting to be a bigger issue. Demand is growing … Wheelchairs
- [Idaho Press Tribune Article](https://handsofhopenw.org/5003-2/) - Idaho Press Tribune’s Front Porch editor, Marie Galyean, stopped by the Hands of Hope NW Ministry Center for Debbie Wheeler’s retirement party and wrote a great article about Hands of Hope NW and the handover of the Executive Director position from Debbie to Todd Durbin. Check out the article at this link: Idaho Press Tribune Article
- [25 Years of Hope Banquet / Ukraine](https://handsofhopenw.org/25-years-of-hope-banquet-ukraine/) - What a great turnout for our 25 Years of Hope Banquet! On March 10, almost 200 people gathered to celebrate 25 years of accomplishments since Hands of Hope NW incorporated in 1996. Attendees filled College Church of the Nazarene atrium and enjoyed a surf and turf dinner catered by Sodexo. Table hosts sponsored 16 of
- [Shipments for Ukraine](https://handsofhopenw.org/fall-ukraine-shipment-3-containers/) - Loading 3 Containers of Medical Equipment & Supplies for Ukraine Ukrainain Visitor Roman Romanov visited our warehouse to look over the 3 containers we shipped to Ukraine on Friday October 14th. During the two-hour visit we had a conference call with a member of the Ukraine Parliament and discussed how Hands of Hope NW can
- [July Director's Note](https://handsofhopenw.org/july-directors-note-3/) - We are finally getting back to normal. We waited six months to find the correct person to be our next Office Admin. I believe God has chosen the right person and we just needed to be patient—another reminder that God’s timing is perfect. Speaking of timing, getting shipments out has been horrific! Ports around the
- [Ukraine Medical Supplies Relief](https://handsofhopenw.org/ukraine-medical-supplies-relief/) - Nampa, ID, March 10, 2022: Hands of Hope Northwest has donated $643,586 worth of medical supplies to help Ukraine. Two trucks were filled on Tuesday and Wednesday and supplies were transported to an Air Force base in Chicago. On Saturday they will be flown by private cargo plane to Poland for distribution into Ukraine. All
- [25 Years of Hope Anniversary Celebration](https://handsofhopenw.org/25-years-of-hope-registration/) - MARCH 10, 2022 Hands of Hope NW is pleased to present 25 Years of Hope at College Church of the Nazarene, Nampa on Thursday, March 10th. The evening will include a plated Salmon & Steak dinner, review of the past 25 years, and message of hope for the future. The program will feature panelists familiar
- [25 Years of Hope Event Postponement](https://handsofhopenw.org/25-years-of-hope-event-postponement/) - The Hands of Hope NW Board has decided to postpone our 25th Anniversary Celebration scheduled for October 14th based on current Covid data particularly in Canyon County where the event was to take place. The event will be rescheduled for Spring 2022. We are currently working with College Church of the Nazarene to reserve a
- [August Director's Note](https://handsofhopenw.org/august-directors-note-2/) - The Development Committee has been hard at work planning our 25th Anniversary Salmon & Steak Dinner. Former Executive Directors will be sharing about what HoHNW has done and I will talk about our plans going forward. Hope you can join us for a great meal and conversations. You can purchase your tickets at the link below
- [New Office Admin - Janet Hascall](https://handsofhopenw.org/new-office-admin-janet-hascall/) - Janet Hascall has joined the HoHNW staff as our Office Administrator. Here’s her story in her own words: “Greetings, I am Janet [Mathisen] Hascall. Just a little snippet about me and what brought me to Hands of Hope NW... I am a local gal, love Jesus and His Word! In 2005, I was praying about
- [Papua New Guinea Shipment](https://handsofhopenw.org/papua-new-guinea-shipment/) - We continue to send supplies to the Nazarene hospital in Kudjip. It’s hard to believe that our first shipment back in 1992 was sent to Kudjip. Currently, the medical supplies are driven over to Todd Winters in Medford, Oregon, and added to other items he has collected, then sent to PNG. We are thankful for
- [Guatemala Shipment](https://handsofhopenw.org/guatemala-shipment/) - On July 8th, we loaded and shipped a 40-foot shipping container headed to Guatemala. This shipment is headed for Transitions Foundation in Antigua, Guatemala. This foundation helps people with mobility issues. The shipment included 201 wheelchairs, 154 canes, 93 pairs of crutches and various other medical equipment and supplies. This is our 7th shipment to
- [6th Syria Shipment on its Way](https://handsofhopenw.org/6th-syria-shipment-on-its-way/) - On June 4th we loaded and shipped a 40-foot shipping container headed to Northern Syria. 100-degree heat in a metal box did not deter this group from getting the job done. This shipment is sponsored by Global Gateway Network and Multi-Faith Alliance for Syrian Refugees. This is the sixth shipment we have sent to Syria.
- [5th Syria Shipment Arrival](https://handsofhopenw.org/syria-shipment-arrived-in-port/) - Micah Smith of Global Gateway Network sent these photos showing our last Syria shipment arriving at a Mediterranean port on February 19th. From there the medical supplies were loaded into a truck and traveled to a clinic where they will help to provide displaced Syrians with medical treatment.
- [Job Opening - Office Assistant](https://handsofhopenw.org/job-opening-office-assistant/) - Hands of Hope NW has an open position for an Office Assistant. Please refer to the Job Description. If you are interested in being considered for this position, please send your resume and Employment Application to Hands of Hope NW via email or by mail. Hands of Hope NW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Office Assistant Job
- [February Director's Note](https://handsofhopenw.org/february-directors-note-2/) - As many of you know, I tested positive for the COVID virus. The first few days were a little rough but I started feeling better quickly. Now I’m working through fatigue. Sleeping 12-16 hours is not normal for me. Hopefully this phase will show improvement soon. Several of the staff and volunteers also contracted the
- [Local Equipment Loan - Walking for the first time!](https://handsofhopenw.org/local-equipment-loan-walking-for-the-first-time/) - HoHNW volunteer, Carol Coose, sent us this touching story. “Here’s Lindsey beginning to use the tiny walker HoH loaned to my niece, Shelly, when she first became the caregiver for her granddaughter in 2018. My niece, Shelly Vickery, and her husband Paul have now adopted Lindsey who is now walking fully on her own! Lindsey has
- [Board of Directors Update](https://handsofhopenw.org/board-of-directors-update/) - For the past few months, the HoHNW board has been meeting online to keep the strategic ministry plans in focus. A recent member, Dave Sutton, joined the board in 2020 and heads up the Development Committee. We welcomed another new member, Carolita Fraley, to the board at our February meeting. Many will know Carolita from
- [Local Organizations Helped in 2020](https://handsofhopenw.org/local-organizations-helped-in-2020/) - Are you aware that over the years HoHNW has provided donated medical equipment and supplies to over 160 local organizations? Here are some we assisted in 2020: Caldwell Veterans Memorial Hall Community Council of Idaho First Church of the Nazarene Care House Clinic Genesis World Mission NNU College of Nursing Nyssa School District Path Pregnancy
- [Medical Supplies for Care House Clinic in Nampa](https://handsofhopenw.org/medical-supplies-for-care-clinic-in-nampa/) - The Nazarene First Church of the Nazarene Care House Clinic in Nampa expresed their gratitude for the medical supplies they received from Hands of Hope NW. "Thank you, Hands of Hope NW and Todd Durbin for your gracious, ongoing support of the Care House Clinic!!! Along with the medical equipment and beds you gave to
- [Giving Tuesday December 1 - $2,000 Match](https://handsofhopenw.org/giving-tuesday-december-1-2000-matching-grant/) - Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and their world. Giving Tuesday will kick off the generosity season this year by inspiring people to give back on December 1, 2020 and throughout the year. This year I am happy to announce that Deer Flat
- [Shop to Give! Shop with Amazon Smile!](https://handsofhopenw.org/shop-to-give-shop-with-amazon-smile/) - If you shop on Amazon during the holiday season on Black Friday or Cyber Monday, remember to shop with smile.amazon.com to support Hands of Hope NW this giving season. Amazon Smile donates a % of your eligible purchases to your preferred charity. Choose “Hands of Hope Northwest, Inc.” at smile.amazon.com and support us every time you shop. Make sure your purchase still
- [Covid-19 Update / Holiday Closures](https://handsofhopenw.org/covid-19-update-holiday-closures/) - I have received several questions regarding what it means for HoHNW with Idaho going back to Stage 2. Most of our volunteers have been self-managing during this time and are working to keep themselves and others safe. We usually do not have more than 10 people in the warehouse at one time. For the office
- [November Director's Note - Happy Thanksgiving!](https://handsofhopenw.org/november-directors-note-happy-thanksgiving/) - I have a lot of great memories of Thanksgiving Day. Growing up I have memories of traveling to grandparents or other relatives and spending time with family. Lots of food, laughs and long stories. More recently I tend to spend the day with my dog bird hunting. I pray that each of you reading this will find happiness in whatever endeavor you choose for
- [Mercy in Action - Supplies for Philippines](https://handsofhopenw.org/mercy-in-action-supplies-for-philippines/) - Vicki Penwell, Director of Mercy in Action, picked up items to send to their birthing center in the Philippines. Vicki routinely picks up needed equipment and supplies to keep the birthing center stocked. We appreciate our longstanding relationship with Mercy in Action and all they do to help expectant mothers in the Philippines and in
- [New Staff Member - Denice Tracy](https://handsofhopenw.org/new-staff-member-denice-tracy/) - In October we welcomed Denice Tracy as our new Office Assistant. Here is her story. “I’m a native Oregonian who came to college at NNC. My husband Rick and I have been married almost 25 years. We have two children, Allie who is 23 and in the Masters of Divinity program at Boston University, and
- [September Director's Note](https://handsofhopenw.org/september-directors-note/) - After a month or so of living with smoke in the air, it was nice to finally have days where we can see the sun again. The smoke made it feel more like a February inversion without the cold temps. Requests for large shipments have returned after a short hiatus due to the virus. It’s
- [October Director's Note](https://handsofhopenw.org/october-directors-note-4/) - Fall has finally made its way to the Treasure Valley. Each spring I look forward to working in my yard with great excitement. Then in the fall I have the same amount of excitement knowing that I get a break from all the work a yard takes. Now my energies will turn away from golf to hunting and finding projects to do inside my home.
- [Guatemala News](https://handsofhopenw.org/guatemala-news/) - We recently received this report from Alex Gálvez, our ministry partner with Transitions in Guatemala. “Dear Todd and Hands of Hope team, good evening to you, I hope that by the time you receive this email you and your family are in very good health and safe. I tell you that here in Transitions we
- [Zion Lutheran Quilts Donation](https://handsofhopenw.org/zion-lutheran-quilts-donation/) - Zion Lutheran Church donated 113 handmade quilts in October. There are several churches and individuals that donate handmade quilts and blankets to be shipped overseas. We are fortunate to have these relationships that support Hands of Hope’s mission. We thank everyone who volunteers their time to make these beautiful quilts for others.
- [UPDATE: Office Assistant Position Filled](https://handsofhopenw.org/we-are-hiring-and-office-assistant/) - 10/21/2020 *** THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED *** Staff member, Sandy Moffett, has taken a full-time job with Amazon. We appreciate all she was able to accomplish during her year working with us and wish her well. With that said, we are currently hiring for our Office Assistant position. This position is part-time. If you
- [Nazarene Care House Clinic Supplies](https://handsofhopenw.org/nazarene-care-house-clinic-supplies/) - Nampa First Church of the Nazarene is opening their Care House Clinic in early October. We were happy to supply them with the equipment and supplies they needed. This will be a long-term partnership as they need to replenish their supplies. The clinic will offer medical and counseling services. Medical services will be open Mondays
- [Rollator Giveaway](https://handsofhopenw.org/rollator-giveaway/) - Since we started the Rollator Walker Giveaway program on September 1st, we have given away over 40 rollators! If you know of anyone who needs a rollator walker on a permanent basis, please have them call our office. We have several different styles and colors to choose from. Pickup: Mon-Fri, 10AM-1PM. Call: (208) 461-1473 info@handsofhopenw.org Print
- [Care Convoy: Coolers for Mexico](https://handsofhopenw.org/care-convoy-coolers-for-mexico/) - On June 12th Care Convoy from Twin Falls picked up a truck and trailer load of 118 Cordova coolers worth $34,800. The coolers will be delivered to Mexico and distributed to several different fire departments and those in need. We have a rich history with Care Convoy and always enjoy when they come by to
- [Estate Gift from Wilhelm Family](https://handsofhopenw.org/estate-gift-from-wilhelm-family/) - On August 7th we received a wonderful gift from the estate of Robert “Bob” Wilhelm. Pictured below are his son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Laura Wilhelm, Facilities Manager, Mark Pridgen, and myself. Even though Bob was unable to volunteer the way he wanted to, he kept updated on what HoHNW was doing over the years.
- [In Memory of Roy Karman](https://handsofhopenw.org/in-memory-of-roy-karman/) - Longtime volunteer and former Board member Roy Karman passed away July 30th. Roy was Board Treasurer when I was hired to work on the finances. Roy and I soon hit it off talking about him growing up in Chicago and watching our beloved Cubs. If we were both in the office, there was a good
- [Papua New Guinea Shipments](https://handsofhopenw.org/papua-new-guinea-shipments/) - Several times during the year we fill a trailer and pickup with supplies headed to the Nazarene hospital in PNG. From Nampa, the items are dropped off in Medford, OR, where Dr. Todd Winters loads the items into a shipping container. On June 9th and July 29th, we sent shipments that will join other material
- [Syria Shipment](https://handsofhopenw.org/syria-shipment/) - On June 23rd, we packed and shipped another container to refugees in Syria. In partnership with Global Gateway and Multifaith Alliance for Syrian Refugees we were able to send over $422,000 worth of medical equipment and supplies. This is a continual effort to help with the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Syria. Warehouse Manager, Mark Pridgen,
- [Idaho PPE Drive Gallery](https://handsofhopenw.org/idaho-ppe-drive-gallery/) - Businesses That Gave Media Coverage Testimonials PPE Special Report The Personal Protective Equipment Drive on March 28th beat all expectations, thanks to the tremendous response from businesses, families, and individuals who took time to give back to their community. Gina Gorden, the RN who saw the need and made it happen,
- [Idaho Gives Day 2020 Results & Radio Interview](https://handsofhopenw.org/idaho-gives-day-2020-april-23-may-7/) - *** IDAHO GIVES DAY UPDATE *** Thank you to all who gave! You helped raise over $5,100 to help us continue meeting healthcare needs, locally and globally. If you missed it, you can hear Todd Durbin, our Executive Director, in his radio interview with KBOI here. KBOI Radio Interview ******************************* Idaho Gives
- [The effects of the Covid-19 closure](https://handsofhopenw.org/the-effects-of-the-covid-19-closure/) - Usually we shut down the warehouse for staging shipments that last 1 to 3 days. For the first time the decision was made on March 16th to close the warehouse and office to volunteers. At that time I thought it would be for two weeks and no more than three. Once Idaho was put under
- [4th Shipment to Syria](https://handsofhopenw.org/4th-shipment-to-syria/) - This is our fourth container to send to Syria. This container is headed to a hospital in Darkush near the Turkish border inside Syria. God continues to work through our partnership with Micah Smith, Global Gateway Network, and Multifaith Alliance for Syrian Refugees. The value of equipment and supplies for Syria to date is over
- [Water For All Children](https://handsofhopenw.org/water-for-all-children/) - Contrary to popular belief, Lorem Ipsum is not simply random text. It has roots in a piece of classical Latin literature from 45 BC, making it over 2000 years old. Richard McClintock, a Latin professor at Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia, looked up one of the more obscure Latin words, consectetur, from a Lorem Ipsum passage,
- [Clean Water For All](https://handsofhopenw.org/clean-water-for-all/) - It is a long established fact that a reader will be distracted by the readable content of a page when looking at its layout. The point of using Lorem Ipsum is that it has a more-or-less normal distribution of letters, as opposed to using 'Content here, content here', making it look like readable English. Many
- [New School Teachers](https://handsofhopenw.org/hello-world-2/) - It is a long established fact that a reader will be distracted by the readable content of a page when looking at its layout. The point of using Lorem Ipsum is that it has a more-or-less normal distribution of letters, as opposed to using 'Content here, content here', making it look like readable English. Many
- [COVID-19 Update](https://handsofhopenw.org/covid-19-update/) - COVID-19 Update (4/30/2020) General public hours for drop-offs and pick-ups have been temporarily changed to: 11am-2pm, Mon-Fri We hope you understand this is in the best interests of public health and safety. ***************************** To all our valued volunteers, On March 16th I made the decision to close down our warehouse to volunteers. 46 days later
- [West Valley Medical receives PPE](https://handsofhopenw.org/west-valley-medical-receives-ppe/) - We received this fantastic thank-you note and photo from West Valley Medical Center showing some smiling happy people behind the masks. What a great community effort to help these heroes with much-needed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). "Our supply team members are #HealthcareHeroes - thanks for all you are doing behind the scenes! And special thanks
- [Terry Reilly Receives PPE](https://handsofhopenw.org/terry-reilly-receives-ppe/) - Terry Reilly Health Services received items from the Idaho PPE Drive. "We are so thankful to Hands of Hope Northwest Inc. and everyone who donated to their PPE drive! Supplies received at the drive were distributed among health care providers in Idaho who are on the front lines of the fight against the spread of
- [Idaho PPE Drive: Media Coverage](https://handsofhopenw.org/idaho-ppe-drive-media-coverage/) - Check out the media coverage of the Idaho PPE Drive event hosted by Hands of Hope NW on Saturday, March 28. Channel 6 (KIVI-TV) Medical personal protection equipment drives takes place on Saturday at Alberston’s Stadium (promo article and video) Hands of Hope collects medical supplies through a donation drive (event article and video) Channel
- [Idaho PPE Drive Testimonials](https://handsofhopenw.org/idaho-ppe-drive-testimonials/) - The March 28 Idaho PPE Drive was spearheaded by Gina Gorden, an RN, who identified the need for Personal Protective Equipment for Idaho healthcare providers as coronavirus cases began to impact Idaho. In just 6 days, Gina garnered support from the medical community, Senator Cheri Buckner-Webb, former Senator Maryanne Jordan, House of Representatives hopeful
- [Medical Providers: Request PPE Supplies](https://handsofhopenw.org/6389-2/) - All PPE supplies received at Saturday’s Idaho PPE Drive (and thereafter at Hands of Hope NW, M-F 9am-2pm) will be distributed among health care providers in Idaho who are on the front lines of the fight against the spread of COVID-19. United Way has set up a central system to process PPE requests from medical
- [Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Drive](https://handsofhopenw.org/personal-protective-equipment-ppe-drive-3/) - NOTE: This drive is considered “essential” business under Governor Brad Little’s new stay-at-home order. It will go forward as planned. Hands of Hope NW is hosting a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) drive on Saturday, March 28th, noon to 4 p.m., at Albertson’s Stadium on BSU’s campus (East lot). This appeal is on behalf of Senator Maryanne Jordan,
- [Shout-out to Businesses that donated PPE](https://handsofhopenw.org/shout-out-to-businesses-that-donated-ppe/) - Hands of Hope NW thanks more than 40 local businesses who donated Personal Protective Equipment for the Idaho PPE Drive. Let’s do our best to support them! Bird Family Dental Care Boise Nail Supply Boise Orthodontics, PLLC (Dr. Anthony Mongillo, DMD, MS) Boise Regional Realtors (Carolyn J. Sinnard) Borah High School BSU – Department of
- [Urgent Help for China](https://handsofhopenw.org/urgent-help-for-china/) - Earlier this year, we received an urgent request from a partner in China asking for items to help stop the spread of the coronavirus in Hefei, Anhui Province, China. Yet another miracle of God’s timing—we had just received a large donation of surgical masks! In early February, we were able to ship 5,280 masks to
- [2020 Trauma and Emergency Management Program](https://handsofhopenw.org/2020-trauma-and-emergency-management-program/) - Here’s a thank-you report from Dr. Chuck Washington on his medical mission to Asia. “Thank you so much for your support of the 2020 Trauma and Emergency Management Program! The 2020 Trauma and Emergency Management Program occurred during the last week of January/first week of February in Mae Sot, Thailand. The course was hosted by
- [Medical Mission to Asia](https://handsofhopenw.org/medical-mission-to-asia/) - 2020 Trauma and Emergency Management Program in Thailand US class teacher Attentive students Karen class teacher Hands-on learning US trainers (ID, NM, WA) Team work Practicing techniques Acting it out Simulated care Dr. Chuck and team Enjoying Thai food 41 trained medics
- [Giving Tuesday is December 3rd!](https://handsofhopenw.org/giving-tuesday-december-3rd/) - Giving is down for non-profits this year, but you can help us end the year strong! With your support, we can continue to loan out wheelchairs, walkers, and other medical equipment to people in our community. And we can ship vital medical equipment and supplies to impoverished communities around the world. Donate securely online to
- [Guatemala Report](https://handsofhopenw.org/guatemala-report/) - We recently received a report from Alexander Galvez who is Executive Director of Transitions Foundation, Guatemala. We are scheduled to send another shipment to Alexander on Monday, November 25th. “Praise Jesus, I was in a rural area in the last three days delivering wheelchairs. It was an amazing experience, met new souls and touch people that
- [Moldova Shipment](https://handsofhopenw.org/moldova-shipment/) - This was our second medical shipment to Moldova this year to help this desperately poor country with resources that are scarce there. We partner with Help the Children, a faith-based non-profit that rescues vulnerable orphans and abandoned children and places them in caring families. They also provide older children with mentoring when they leave orphanages.
- [Chad Shipment Arrives](https://handsofhopenw.org/chad-shipment-arrives/) - As you may recall last year we had one of our shipments get “stuck” in an Israeli port. With the help of Micah Smith and Global Gateway Network (GGN), we were able to redirect it to the African nation of Chad. The following is an excerpt from Micah’s report: “About this time, we were praying
- [October Director's Note](https://handsofhopenw.org/october-directors-note-3/) - With fall well in force here in the Treasure Valley, we have seen a significant increase in the amount of small shipments and mission trips. If your church or organization is planning a mission or medical trip, make sure and order your supplies from us well in advance. You can request medical supplies at this
- [Shipment to Papua New Guinea](https://handsofhopenw.org/shipment-to-papua-new-guinea/) - Never a dull moment at Hands of Hope! Mark, our Facilities Manager, helped Tom Bradley load the first batch of medical supplies today bound for the Nazarene hospital in Papua New Guinea (PNG). Tom transports the items to Medford, Oregon, where they will be loaded into a shipping container. We can usually fit around 8
- [Shipment arrives in Moldova](https://handsofhopenw.org/shipment-arrives-in-moldova/) - More wonderful news! Todd received this message from Mark in Moldova, “Hi Todd, attached are the pictures of the product being distributed in one of the hospitals of Moldova. Thank you so much for this great donation!” The shipment arrived on September 24 and Mark has asked for another shipment to be sent as soon
- [Kenya Shipment arrives in Magumu](https://handsofhopenw.org/kenya-shipment-arrives-in-magumu/) - Praise God! Exciting news! After many challenges, the Kenya shipment has arrived and been unloaded! It will equip the new Magumu Mercy Medical Clinic built by Expansion International. Thanks to all of you who raised funds for this shipment at our Brunch for Hope. You have helped countless people get medical care and a brighter
- [Crisis Care Kits for Bahamas](https://handsofhopenw.org/crisis-care-kits-for-bahamas/) - Hurricane Dorian devastated everything in its path including key towns in the Bahamas, like Marsh Harbor. In response, Hands of Hope NW teamed with Nazarene Compassionate Ministries (NCM) and Convoy of Hope who are trucking 1,066 cases of Crisis Care Kits (CCKs) from our warehouse to Florida. There they will be added to NCM’s existing
- [Care Convoy Shipment](https://handsofhopenw.org/care-convoy-shipment/) - Care Convoy out of Jerome, Idaho, dropped by Monday September 9th with three large Penske Trucks. We loaded a total of 13,473 pounds of medical equipment worth over $100,000. Todd Jaynes from Care Convoy stated that the equipment will be taken to Jerome and shipped to three different countries—Mexico, Ecuador, and Liberia.
- [Thank you from the Philippines](https://handsofhopenw.org/6100-2/) - We hope you enjoy this thank-you note from one of our partners in the Philippines. "Dear Todd and team, the boxes of wonderful donations you gave to Mercy in Action last spring have arrived in the Philippines! I took these pictures this afternoon of our Mercy In Action midwives unpacking and doing inventory on the
- [Kenya Shipment on its Way!](https://handsofhopenw.org/kenya-shipment-on-its-way/) - "I said, 'Praise the Lord!' and breathed a deep sigh of relief when I received an email that contained the Certificate of Conformity from the Kenya shipment inspection company. Once again, God proved that no obstacle can stand in the way of His plans. The container was loaded onto a ship on July 28th and
- [Beds for the Recovery Lodge](https://handsofhopenw.org/beds-for-the-recovery-lodge/) - On July 17th, the Boise Rescue Mission (BRM) opened their Recovery Lodge in Nampa for homeless people coming out of hospital who need recovery time and care but have nowhere to go. HoHNW donated all the hospital beds and other needed medical equipment. BRM CEO, Rev. Bill Roscoe, and HoHNW Executive Director, Todd Durbin, are
- [In Memory of Rich Murtland](https://handsofhopenw.org/in-memory-of-rich-murtland/) - Many of you will know that our first shipment back in 1992 was a 4-foot cube of medical equipment that we sent to Papua New Guinea to the Kudjip Nazarene hospital. Pictured with the crate is Rich Murtland who passed away on May 22nd, 2019. We appreciate the 20+ years that Rich and Liz gave
- [The Rock Monthly Giving Campaign](https://handsofhopenw.org/the-rock-monthly-giving-campaign/) - In recent years, Hands of Hope Northwest has been planning for a new, larger warehouse at our current location. Through generous donations of land and money, we are blessed to own the land around us. We have conceptual drawings of what the new warehouse and existing buildings will look like after construction. The first phase
- [CofI Student Philanthropy Council Grant](https://handsofhopenw.org/cofi-student-philanthropy-council-grant/) - The College of Idaho Student Philanthropy Council recently awarded HoHNW a $1,000 grant to put toward our Community Medical Equipment Loan Program. We used the funds from the grant to purchase 4 more knee scooters and chemicals for the washer machine we use to clean and sanitize equipment when it is returned. We usually have
- [Idaho Gives Day Raises Over $1,800!](https://handsofhopenw.org/idaho-gives-day-raises-over-1800/) - May 2nd was a busy day here at HoHNW. Along with Idaho Gives day and grilling burgers and dogs, our loading crew was working on stuffing a 40-foot container headed to Moldova, and Executive Director, Todd Durbin, was on the air with Doug Hardy and his Live Morning Drive Program on 94.1 FM. It was
- [Community Medical Equipment Program](https://handsofhopenw.org/community-medical-equipment-program/)
- [Shipment to Moldova](https://handsofhopenw.org/shipment-to-moldova/) - On May 2nd we loaded and shipped a 40-foot container to Happy Life in Tiraspol, Moldova. The cargo is valued at $325,808! Staff member, Mark Pridgen, and the loading crew did a wonderful job of making sure everything on the list fit into the container.
- [Idaho Gives Day - May 2nd - Local Loan](https://handsofhopenw.org/idaho-gives-day-may-2nd-local-loan/) - Save the date, Thursday, May 2nd, and join us to help raise needed funds for continuing support of our local Medical Equipment Loan Program. HoHNW offers durable medical equipment to ANYONE in need and we’ve already loaned equipment to 198 families in our community this year. Last year we helped 1,008 families! To celebrate the
- [Brunch for Hope Event](https://handsofhopenw.org/brunch-for-hope-event/) - What a great time we had at the Hands of Hope NW Brunch for Hope for Kenya. The event raised $26K! Guests had fun bidding at the silent auction and relaxing in the panoramic banquet room meeting new friends over a delicious and plentiful buffet catered by Boise Centre staff. Claudia Weathermon-Tester was our MC
- [Brunch for Hope](https://handsofhopenw.org/brunch-for-hope-tickets/) - We look forward to seeing all those who purchased tickets for our Brunch for Hope. Ticket sales are officially closed. Please call 208.461.1473 for questions. Hands of Hope is partnering with Expansion International to ship medical equipment and supplies to Mercy Medical Clinic being built in Magumu, Kenya. The clinic is due to open in
- [February - Director's Note](https://handsofhopenw.org/february-directors-note/) - From time to time I receive requests for how people, groups, or churches can pray for our ministries. I strongly believe in the power of prayer! Starting this month, you will find our Prayer List at the end of this Note. I encourage everyone to lift up Hands of Hope’s ministry in prayer. Last month,
- [Mission Trip to Dominican Republic](https://handsofhopenw.org/mission-trip-to-dominican-republic/) - The following is a report from PA students from Idaho State University: “We would like to express our appreciation for your kindness in donating medical supplies that enabled us to provide free medical care to the people of the Dominican Republic. We were there from January 31st to February 10th for a 10-day medical humanitarian
- [Brunch for Hope Silent Auction Items](https://handsofhopenw.org/brunch-for-hope-silent-auction-items/) - A few of the many silent auction items available…check back later for more… Cabin in Donnelly (1 night, 2 days, plus breakfast) View from cabin deck Private lake for trout fishing Cabin living room Cat lovers’ quilt Goodwood BBQ gift certificate Ridgecrest Golf Club 2 certificates, 1 weekday round each Tea-themed Basket includes 28 hand-crafted
- [Medical Relief for Myanmar](https://handsofhopenw.org/medical-relief-for-myanmar/) - We received this encouraging report from Dr. Chuck Washington who just returned from his annual trip to Thailand. He takes our medical supplies to use in training there. “The 2019 Trauma and Emergency Management Program occurred during the last week of January and was hosted by the Karen Department of Health and Welfare. We trained
- [Brunch for Hope Event Registration](https://handsofhopenw.org/brunch-for-hope-event-registration/) - This is your chance to help make a dream come true for the people of Kenya! Hands of Hope NW will present Brunch for Hope at the Boise Centre on Saturday, March 30th, to raise funds for medical shipments to two clinics in Kenya, and for future shipments to other medical clinics worldwide. The Kenyan
- [January Director's Note](https://handsofhopenw.org/january-directors-note/) - Happy New Year! Happy New Year from the staff and myself! 2019 is shaping up to be another busy year at HoHNW. Tickets are on sale for the Brunch for Hope on March 30th at the Boise Centre. By the time you read this, we hope to have event sponsors for the Brunch secured. If you
- [December Syria Shipment](https://handsofhopenw.org/december-syria-shipment/) - On December 19th, 2018, we were able to load and send another shipment to Syria. The container will travel from Turkey to Iraq, then into Northern Syria. Pray that all the logistics will come together and that this shipment will get to the people that need it most. Thanks again to the Loading Crew for
- [September Syrian Shipment Arrives](https://handsofhopenw.org/september-syrian-shipment-arrives/) - We are happy to tell you that after enduring unusual delays in getting the license and approval, the 40’ shipping container has arrived at the Orient Medical Center in Idlib, Syria, on December 17th. You will notice in the picture below some of the damage to the hospital due to war. This shipment and
- [Giving Tuesday: Diaper Drive for Syrians](https://handsofhopenw.org/diapers-for-syrians/) - The Syrian conflict may be out of the headlines, but the Syrian people are still suffering! We want to meet the urgent needs of Syrians who have fled violence within their country, with the help of our NGO partners in the region. Micah Smith of Global Gateway Network requested another shipment of medical equipment and supplies
- [Volunteer Appreciation Dinner](https://handsofhopenw.org/volunteer-appreciation-dinner/) - Our Annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner will be held on Tuesday, December 11, 6:00pm at College Church of the Nazarene in Nampa. Please RSVP by December 4th by calling our office. We thank you for all your hard work serving others and look forward to spending a fun evening with you and a guest.
- [Director's Note: November 2018](https://handsofhopenw.org/directors-note-november-2018/) - The hustle and bustle of the Holiday Season is upon us. During this time of year our Community Medical Equipment Loan Program inventory runs low as people elect to have surgeries near the end of the year. Please call the office a few weeks before you need to borrow medical equipment so we can get
- [Christian Leprosy Hospital, Myanmar](https://handsofhopenw.org/christian-leprosy-hospital-myanmar/) - We received a note from a local man who took medical supplies from HoHNW to Myanmar, from where he fled persecution years ago. Lerlah Pe helps the Christian Leprosy Hospital there in honor of his father who was a leper. He says: “Lepers are outcasts of society and they are forgotten people too. I myself
- [Parking Lot Update](https://handsofhopenw.org/parking-lot-update/) - We are excited to tell you that as of November 19th the pavement has been installed. Striping and final touches will be next and the parking lot should be open by December 1st. The 20 foot area from South Powerline to the parking lot has been hydro seeded and two new trees planted—please do not park
- [Director's Note: October 2018](https://handsofhopenw.org/directors-note-october-2018/) - I have received questions about why we are building a new parking area. The new parking lot is Phase 1 of our long-term project to build a larger warehouse where we are currently. At this time we simply need more space for volunteers, clients, and staff to park. Our existing overflow parking is on dirt and the new parking lot will create a lot more parking.
- [Guatemala: Volcanic Eruption Relief Shipment](https://handsofhopenw.org/guatemala-volcanic-eruption-relief-shipment/) - Alex Gálvez of Transitions Foundation, Antigua, Guatemala, sent this report about the HoHNW humanitarian relief shipment of medical equipment, supplies, and clothing after a volcanic eruption killed, hurt, and displaced villagers in its path. “Our container arrived September 4th at 1:00 am at Transiciones in La Antigua. We unloaded it with the help of our
- [Parking Lot Expansion](https://handsofhopenw.org/parking-lot-expansion/) - Work on the parking lot has finally begun! We are excited to see the next step in our expansion plans making progress. New concrete will be installed first, then the asphalt will be laid down with a target finish date before November 1st. If you’ve ever stopped by our ministry center, you will have noticed how difficult
- [Director's Note: September 2018](https://handsofhopenw.org/directors-note-september-2018/) - On September 12th, we sent a 40-foot container to Syria that will help some of the more than 6.6 million internally displaced Syrian people (IDPs) who have left their homes in the civil conflict—now in its 8th year. Many families have relocated multiple times to escape being killed. Over 5.6 million have fled Syria as refugees since 2011, according to the UNHCR. And an estimated 50%
- [Medical Missions Update](https://handsofhopenw.org/medical-missions-update/) - As well as the large and small shipments we often report on, each month individuals and groups pack our medical supplies in their luggage for short-term mission trips. Doctors like Dr. Chuck Washington, (St. Luke's ER), go on regular missions. He will be making another trip to Thailand in the New Year to train Karen
- [Article: HoH and GGN Reaching Syrians](https://handsofhopenw.org/article-hoh-and-ggn-reaching-syrians/) - The July/August 2018 issue of the Christian Living magazine is now available. Micah and Nancy Smith are featured on the cover and in an article that describes our partnership with Global Gateway Network to help Syrians displaced by civil war. Micah spoke at our Tea for Hope in April about the shipment we sent to
- [Director's July Blog](https://handsofhopenw.org/directors-july-blog/) - I’m so blessed! From the founding Executive Director, Liz Murtland, and the Directors that followed her—Todd Aebischer, David Ferdinand, and Debbie Wheeler—I am truly blessed by the financial, spiritual, and social standing Hands of Hope NW is currently in. From my vantage point as the newest Executive Director, with wonderful staff, the guidance of the Board
- [Nigeria Shipment](https://handsofhopenw.org/nigeria-shipment/) - In June, we shipped a container of medical equipment and supplies worth over $200,000 to Nigeria through our partner, the Rehoboth Foundation. By supplying quality medical support to under-served communities in Nigeria, we hope to make a positive impact on the total life expectancy, which is only 54.5, according to a 2017 WHO report. The
- [Director's June Blog](https://handsofhopenw.org/directors-june-blog/) - By the time that you receive the June newsletter, the shipment to Nigeria should be on its way. The next shipment to Israel is tentatively planned for the second week of July. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for updates on when the warehouse will be closed for upcoming shipments. Parking lot update—For those of us that live in the Treasure Valley, you know we
- [Brunch for Hope Update](https://handsofhopenw.org/brunch-for-hope-update/) - With the success of the Tea for Hope this Spring, we have scheduled a Brunch for Hope on Saturday, March 30th, 2019. This event will be held at the Boise Centre East Wing new addition. Looking at the photo below, you can see the view of downtown Boise and the foothills. Funds raised at the Brunch
- [May 2018 Scholarship Winner](https://handsofhopenw.org/may-2018-scholarship-winner/) - The Human Resource Committee of the Hands of Hope NW Advisory Board has selected Isaac Mitchell as the recipient of the $500 Elizabeth Murtland World Impact Scholarship. Isaac graduated this spring from Northwest Nazarene University with a 4.0 GPA. In the fall he plans on beginning his first year at Loma Linda University School of Medicine. In addition to helping at Hands
- [Shipment Updates](https://handsofhopenw.org/shipment-updates/) - Guatemala—On August 8th, we sent Crisis Care Kits, wheelchairs, and crutches to help those displaced by the volcanic eruptions in June. Nazarene Compassionate Ministries arranged and paid for this shipment. We also sent a 40-foot container in July to Guatemala for the Asociación Transiciones de Personas con Discapacidad de La Antigua (Transitions). Transitions provides housing,
- [Guatemala Shipments](https://handsofhopenw.org/guatemala-shipments/) - July Guatemala Loading Crew August Guatemala Loading Crew
- [Director's August Blog](https://handsofhopenw.org/directors-august-blog/) - I love the change in seasons we have in Idaho. July was a hot month for us here and I am looking forward to the cooler weather that comes with fall. Farmers have started bringing in their crops, and fresh fruit and vegetables are available everywhere. Farmers plant their crops in the spring and, if
- [Fundraising Successes! $30,000 Goal Met!](https://handsofhopenw.org/fundraising-successes-30000-goal-met/) - What a great afternoon it was at the Tea for Hope! Micah Smith from Global Gateway Network was our keynote speaker. He talked about how our shipment to Israel to help Syrians affected by civil war was delivered box by box across the Israeli border to reach 15 surgical camps in Syria. With the money
- [Photo Gallery from Tea for Hope at the Chateau](https://handsofhopenw.org/photo-gallery-from-tea-for-hope-at-the-chateau/)
- [Idaho Gives Day - May 3rd](https://handsofhopenw.org/idaho-gives-day-may-3rd/) - Join us on Thursday, May 3rd for Idaho Gives Day, an opportunity to support your favorite charity in Idaho and raise funds for our next shipment to Israel. The medical equipment and supplies we send will support Syrian field hospitals for those affected by civil war, plus Israeli clinics that help poor communities. We already sent
- [Saying Goodbye to Debbie](https://handsofhopenw.org/saying-goodbye-to-debbie/) - "It’s never easy to say goodbye. On Friday, March 30th, we held a retirement party for Debbie Wheeler. Debbie has left a lasting impression on Hands of Hope NW over the last 12 years. She served as Executive Director for the last four years. Her commitment to her faith was abundant in how she fulfilled the Hands of Hope NW mission statement. Thank
- [2018 Tea for Hope at the Chateau](https://handsofhopenw.org/2018-tea-for-hope-at-the-chateau/) - NEWS ALERT: After seeing the sickening news about the chemical attack on Syrian civilians in Douma, you may wonder how you can help the innocent victims of such atrocities. Hands of Hope Northwest (HoHNW) invites you to a fundraising event Tea for Hope at the Chateau on Saturday, April 28, from noon-2pm. Our goal is to raise $30K to
- [Press Release: New Executive Director, Todd Durbin](https://handsofhopenw.org/press-release-new-executive-director-todd-durbin/) - Hands of Hope Northwest names Todd Durbin as Executive Director. March 23, 2018, Nampa, ID - Hands of Hope Northwest is pleased to announce that Todd Durbin has been named Executive Director. Mr. Durbin will continue to move forward with our current strategic plan and building our donor and client base. Mr. Durbin is currently
- [Shipment Arrives in Israel for Syrians](https://handsofhopenw.org/shipment-arrives-in-israel-for-syrians/) - Our first shipment to Israel arrived safely and was taken box by box into Syria. Micah Smith traveled to be there when the container arrived and gave us this report: “Nancy and I traveled at dusk, then under the cover of darkness to the border where the supplies are transferred one item at a time to a waiting truck. The work is done in darkness
- [3 Ways to Support us while you Shop](https://handsofhopenw.org/support-us-while-you-shop/) - When you shop at Smile.Amazon.com, Amazon will donate part of your purchase to Hands of Hope Northwest. Link your Fred Meyer rewards card to Hands of Hope NW (Nonprofit # 93963) and support us every time you shop at Fred Meyer. Click this Flyer for details. Sign up at iGive.com to shop at 100's of their online stores to support Hands of
- [Elizabeth Murtland World Impact Scholarship](https://handsofhopenw.org/elizabeth-murtland-world-impact-scholarship/) - It is time again to apply for the Elizabeth Murtland World Impact Scholarship. This is a great opportunity for high school seniors, college, and graduate students pursuing a career in health professions or social services to receive $500. The application deadline is March 31. Preference is given to students who have volunteered here at Hands
- [Merry Christmas from HoHNW Staff and Board](https://handsofhopenw.org/merry-christmas-from-hohnw-staff-and-board/) - We are so thankful for you, our volunteers, donors, and supporters. You make this ministry happen! Only in heaven will we hear all the stories about the people whose lives were changed by receiving medical equipment. Doors for ministry are opened when people are shown love and compassion. At a time when many nonprofit executives are worrying that the latest tax law
- [Shipment to Syrian Hospitals via Israel](https://handsofhopenw.org/syrianshipment/) - On November 15, our first shipment to Israel and Syria was loaded and trucked to Spokane. This shipment was arranged in partnership with Micah Smith of Global Gateway Network. This donation will go through Israel to two new maternity hospitals in war-stricken Syria. Women there are afraid to go to the hospital to have their
- [Nampa Christian High Key Club Volunteers](https://handsofhopenw.org/nampachristianhigh/) - A big thank you to the Nampa Christian High School Key Club members for coming and packing boxes. We were given a large amount of surgical drapes that needed to be counted and boxed. We love having youth and adult groups come and lend a hand. Please call 208-461-1473 and talk to Todd if you would like
- [Executive Director Position Opening in 2018](https://handsofhopenw.org/executive-director-position-opening-in-2018/) - It is with a bit of sadness, but also joy, that I announce that I will be retiring in 2018. I have felt that I was called to this ministry, and love this job. Where else do you get to help so many people at a time in their life when they are sick or
- [New Staff Member - Michael Conrad](https://handsofhopenw.org/new-staff-member-michael-conrad/) - We are happy to announce and introduce you to our latest staff member, Michael Conrad. In his role as International Shipping Coordinator, Michael will be handling the preparation of both large international shipments and mission trips. Michael comes to us with more than 20 years of experience in distribution. Michael is married to Damaris and has two children. He lives in Caldwell
- [Philippine Shipment Finally Reaches Clinics](https://handsofhopenw.org/philippine-shipment-finally-reaches-clinics/) - After six weeks on the ocean and another six weeks in customs, we are thrilled that our shipment was finally unloaded at Shalom Birthing Clinic and Rapha Clinic. Both of these clinics provide low cost medical care in a wonderful Christian environment. Shalom Birthing Clinic holds parenting classes and Bible studies, ministering to the whole
- [Forever ID SW/ICF Support Community Foundation Grant](https://handsofhopenw.org/idaho-community-foundation-grant/) - A grant of $2,500 was received from Forever Idaho Southwest through the Idaho Community Foundation for our Community Equipment Loan Program. These funds will be used to purchase equipment, repair parts, and cleaning supplies. We recently topped 1,000 pieces of equipment available for loan. We appreciate the Foundation’s support for this program which helps thousands
- [2017 Volunteer Appreciation Dinner](https://handsofhopenw.org/2017-volunteer-appreciation-dinner-2/) - Marika and her father, Scott, are two of our volunteers who volunteer faithfully every week in our Distribution Center - with a smile! Last night we honored over 200 volunteers like them who help to fulfill the mission of Hands of Hope NW. Our speaker was Dr. Rosie Kerr, who served on staff at Kudjip
- [Job Opening: International Shipping Coordinator](https://handsofhopenw.org/job-opening-international-shipping-coordinator/) - *** POSITION NOW FILLED *** With all the shipping going on in the last few months, we really need a person whose time is dedicated to shipping medical equipment and supplies around the globe. We currently have a job opening for an International Shipping Coordinator. See below for Job Description and Employment Application. This is
- [Living Christmas Tree: HoH Chosen Charity Dec 1](https://handsofhopenw.org/living-christmas-tree-hoh-charity-dec-1/) - Once again, College Church of the Nazarene will be performing the Living Christmas Tree program. Performances will be Friday-Monday, December 1-4. Each year they feature one charity at each performance and take up an offering for them. We are thrilled to be one of their chosen charities again this year. Please join us at College
- [Giving Tuesday November 28](https://handsofhopenw.org/giving-tuesday-november-28/) - This year, #GivingTuesday is on November 28, “A Global Day of Giving,” when you are encouraged to donate to your chosen charity. Many people give their largest donations at the end of the year, so this is a reminder to think about what you can do and how you can help us meet more needs. Parking Lot Expansion
- [2017 Volunteer Appreciation Dinner](https://handsofhopenw.org/2017-volunteer-appreciation-dinner/) - We love our volunteers! If you have volunteered at Hands of Hope NW in 2017, you are invited to the annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on December 12 at 6 PM. College Church of the Nazarene in Nampa is providing their facility again this year. It will be a fun evening with door prizes, entertainment, and
- [October Director's Note](https://handsofhopenw.org/october-directors-note-2/) - Hands of Hope NW received the following recognition from Community Partnerships of Idaho. The program said, “The Opening Doors award recognizes a candidate who has been instrumental in creating opportunities for individuals with disabilities to access their community.” After the ceremony, several people came up to thank us and tell us how much they appreciated
- [Mark Loads Medical Supplies for Mexico](https://handsofhopenw.org/mark-loads-medical-supplies-for-mexico/) - On September 7, a magnitude 8.1 earthquake shook the Mexican state of Chiapas. A hospital was flattened and the staff had to set up in a local school. Dr. Andy Bennett, of Nazarene Global Missions, asked us to send supplies to help this hospital re-stock. We were able to send them 17 pallets of supplies,
- [Equipment Arrives at Orphanage in Ukraine](https://handsofhopenw.org/4500-2/) - We just received this picture of Ukrainian children with one of the wheelchairs we sent for their orphanage earlier this year. John Kachelman of the Church of Christ wrote: “Attached is a photo from one of the distribution sites—an orphanage for children birth-4 years. They have received a number of items and one of those
- [Food & Facts](https://handsofhopenw.org/food-facts/) - So many exciting things are happening right now at Hands of Hope Northwest, and we want to share it. We will be hosting a regular lunch that will allow YOU to share YOUR ministry with others. We will provide a light lunch, give tours and share all the great things that are happening! Please RSVP if you and
- [Crisis Care Kits for Hurricane Relief](https://handsofhopenw.org/crisis-care-kits-for-hurricane-relief/) - Sept 1st, 2017: “We have been mobilized to send 1800 Crisis Care Kits to the Houston area after Hurricane Harvey caused so much devastation. In addition, 31 hand-made quilts made and donated by members of the First Church of the Nazarene will be sent as well. This shipment will leave our distribution center this afternoon. Prayers
- [Future Shipment to India](https://handsofhopenw.org/future-shipment-to-india/) - A few weeks ago, Brother C.V. Vadanana from India came for a visit. He found Hands of Hope NW via our website and wanted to see how we could partner. Brother C.V. and his wife operate a school for mentally and physically disabled children. They also work with many others in their community and throughout the country. Sathyam
- [New Office Assistant: Cheri Taron](https://handsofhopenw.org/new-office-assistant-cheri-taron/) - We are happy to welcome Cheri Taron as our new Office Assistant. Cheri will be working with the office volunteers who loan medical equipment. On Sundays you will find Cheri at Caldwell Christian Church in her other role as Director of Children’s Ministry. She has been married to Chris for sixteen years and is the mother of two boys, ages nine
- [Uganda: Amani Children's Choir Thank You](https://handsofhopenw.org/uganda-amani-childrens-choir-thank-you/) - We had quite a surprise recently when twenty members of the Amani Children’s Choir visited our office. They came to say “thank you” for the medical supplies we had donated for a clinic held in Uganda. We had filled six suitcases for the team of doctors who went to the clinic. The kids sang two songs for us. What a treat that was!
- [Director's Note - September 2017](https://handsofhopenw.org/directors-note-september-2017/) - I am a member of the Nampa Lions Club. Their emphasis is on health, so it was a good fit for me. Something happened recently that reminded of how important it is to work together to make our community a better place. Our speaker represented the Community Council of Idaho, which is building a new Community Family Clinic in Twin Falls. After the meeting
- [New Parking Lot - Donations Needed](https://handsofhopenw.org/new-parking-lot-donations-needed/) - Sometimes blessings come with a few challenges....Like the NEED for a bigger parking lot! We have been blessed with an Annex building for offices and program space. But we can't use it yet due to access issues (parking lot with ADA accessibility). We have been blessed with dedicated volunteers. But we don't have enough parking for
- [Part-Time Office Assistant Update](https://handsofhopenw.org/hiring-part-time-office-assistant/) - We have hired a part-time Office Assistant. This position is now filled. We have nearly 1,000 pieces of equipment in our Community Loan Program inventory and about 250 of them go in or out each month! With the continued growth of the program, we need a part-time Office Assistant who can work with clients as
- [Shipments arrived in Port](https://handsofhopenw.org/shipments-arrived-in-port/) - Good news! Both the Philippines and Papua New Guinea shipments have arrived in port and will be making their journeys to the hospitals and clinics! Praise God! Pray that the rest of the journey is smooth!
- [Restoring Vision Donation](https://handsofhopenw.org/restoring-vision-donation/) - Restoring Vision is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing new reading glasses and sunglasses to people in need around the world. To date, they have helped more than 7 million people! They recently donated 18,000 pairs of reading glasses to HoHNW. This is their second large donation to us. We already know that groups in
- [July Director's Note](https://handsofhopenw.org/july-directors-note-2/) - I am so thankful that I live in the United States of America! I lived in Thailand for one year and the Philippines for two years. There are so many things that are easily accomplished here, that take hours to accomplish in other countries. For example, the only way to pay your phone bill in
- [Shipment on its Way to Clinics in the Philippines](https://handsofhopenw.org/shipment-on-its-way-to-clinics-in-the-philippines/) - On June 28, we loaded the container for Shalom Christian Birthing Center. They will share it with Rapha Health Clinic, which sees all types of patients. The load included three ultrasound machines that will be a huge blessing to these clinics. The machine shown at left was donated by Probo Medical of Indiana. Caring Partners
- [College of Idaho Makes Grant](https://handsofhopenw.org/college-of-idaho-makes-grant/) - A huge thank you to the College of Idaho’s Student Philanthropy Council for the grant of $1,000! Students on the council choose local charities that have a positive impact on the community to receive the grants. Funds for the endowed fund were initially given by the Seagraves Family Foundation. Students on the council learn about
- [June Yard Sale Report](https://handsofhopenw.org/june-yard-sale-report/) - $3,036 was raised this year at our yard sale, which helps us continue the ministry of serving others. The chairs we received from local hospitals are always a big hit. Thanks to all the staff and volunteers who worked extra hours to make it happen! We couldn’t have done it without you.
- [July Volunteer Spotlight](https://handsofhopenw.org/july-volunteer-spotlight/) - Nita Baker has been volunteering since 2013. Her specialty is packing bandages and dressings. She loves to be here, and says, “Come and have fun with us when you have spare time!” Often, Nita will be waiting in the parking lot in the morning for a staff member to arrive and open the door. When
- [Ukraine Shipment Arrives and is Unloaded](https://handsofhopenw.org/ukraine-shipment-arrives-and-is-unloaded/) - We just received an email filled with gratitude and excitement for the shipment we sent to Kramatorsk, Ukraine, in conjunction with Churches of Christ. It arrived safely and Tanya reports, “Everything is fine. Thank you for the great container!” Praise God! Pray for those who will use these supplies and equipment to care for others
- [New Volunteer Role - Church Liaison](https://handsofhopenw.org/new-volunteer-role-church-liaison/) - We have a new and unique opportunity for volunteers. We are looking for enthusiastic people to become Church Liaisons, promoting Hands of Hope NW in their own church, keeping the church informed about the ministry, and letting church members know how this ministry can assist them. Liaisons would commit to meeting once a quarter with
- [Moldova Shipment Needs School Supplies](https://handsofhopenw.org/moldova-shipment-needs-school-supplies/) - We are almost ready to send the shipment to Moldova that we raised funds for on Idaho Gives Day. We just have a bit more space and would like to fill it with school supplies for the children. Would you pick up a few extras the next time you go to the store? They are on
- [Volunteer Opportunities](https://handsofhopenw.org/volunteer-opportunities/) - Our Development Program Director, Amy House, is planning some exciting fundraising event for 2018 and is inviting volunteers to fill some new lead roles and/or become a Facebook ambassador to help promote the ministry. Committee chairpersons for 2018 fundraising events Like us on Facebook and ask your friends to as well Share our Facebook posts on
- [August Volunteer Spotlight - Dr. Hugh Eddy](https://handsofhopenw.org/august-volunteer-spotlight-dr-hugh-eddy/) - Dr. Hugh Eddy began volunteering in August 2016. He is a retired physician who specialized in internal medicine. His practice was in Caldwell for 34 years. At HoHNW, he checks out equipment that has been donated, making sure it works properly and has all the parts needed. He and his wife, Karen, attend Deer Flat Church in
- [Oklahoma Man Drives Donations to Nampa!](https://handsofhopenw.org/oklahoma-man-drives-donations-to-nampa/) - Dick Sowder, from Oklahoma, brought 200 pairs of diabetic shoes, back braces, crutches and other supplies worth thousands of dollars all the way from Oklahoma. It didn’t take long for us to find homes for these shoes, which will be a blessing to many who can't afford them. Dr. Mark Snell, who serves in Cameroon
- [Nampa Mayor Tours Hands of Hope NW](https://handsofhopenw.org/nampa-mayor-tours-hands-of-hope-nw/) - Thanks to Nampa Mayor Bob Henry for taking time out of his busy schedule to visit and tour our facility. He was very interested in seeing everything and was impressed with all we are doing, both overseas and for our community.
- [August Director's Note](https://handsofhopenw.org/august-directors-note/) - I am working on gathering all the stories about how we have seen the Lord’s Hand on this ministry. There have been many times when requests for items were made and we had to say, “Sorry, we don’t have that.” Then, several days later, the desired item is brought to us. One of my favorite
- [Nazarene Hospital in PNG Receives Shipment](https://handsofhopenw.org/nazarene-hospital-in-papua-new-guinea-receives-shipment/) - On June 7, 2017, we sent a 20-foot container to the Nazarene Hospital in Papua New Guinea (PNG). Even though it was only half the size of our normal shipments, it was still valued at $138,808. Due to the conditions of the roads in PNG, they are not able to handle the large containers. This
- [Environmentally Friendly!](https://handsofhopenw.org/environmentally-friendly/) - So far this year, 68,326 pounds of medical equipment and supplies have been saved from landfills. This was really apparent to us last week when we received a donation that filled a pickup truck. The donor found out about HoHNW just the week before when his son broke a bone and needed to borrow equipment.
- [Board Retreat—Learning and Growing Together](https://handsofhopenw.org/board-retreat-learning-and-growing-together/) - On August 19 and 20, 2016, we held a Board Retreat in New Meadows, Idaho. It was a wonderful time for board members to learn, interact, and grow. Our coach was John Pearson, a nationally known coach and the head of John Pearson Associates. His costs were picked up by the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust
- [Ways to Help Others](https://handsofhopenw.org/ways-to-help-others/) - GIVE. Give a financial donation securely online and help us send more shipments to countries hard-hit by disaster or poverty, like Ukraine and the Philippines, or remote Papua New Guinea. Or mail us your check. We will send you a tax receipt. You can restore hope, health and mobility with your gift of $50, $75, or $100. SUBSCRIBE. Click Sign
- [Fundraising Success Stories](https://handsofhopenw.org/fundraising-success-stories/) - 2017 Yard Sale raised $3,036! Shoppers stopped by one Friday and Saturday in June at the Nampa First Nazarene parking lot to pick up bargains and treasures and raise funds to help us keep doing what we do - restoring hope, health, and mobility to those in need. 2017 Idaho Gives Day raised $6,624! Donors
- [June Director's Note](https://handsofhopenw.org/june-directors-note-2/) - Do you believe in the power of prayer? I sure do. Every week a few faithful ladies meet to pray for the Hands of Hope NW ministry, staff, and volunteers. We have seen many answers to prayers in the past year. The word continues to spread, bringing in quality donations of medical supplies and equipment.
- [Gurneys for Liberian Hospital](https://handsofhopenw.org/gurneys-for-liberian-hospital/) - The vision of ELWA Hospital (Eternal Love Winning Africa) is to glorify God by ministering to the whole person. This hospital in Monrovia, Liberia, suffered with the Ebola virus outbreak in 2014, nearly causing a missionary doctor and nurse to lose their lives. We recently sent them eight gurneys. This is the second time we
- [New Staff Member - Amy House](https://handsofhopenw.org/new-staff-member-amy-house/) - Amy House has joined the staff of Hands of Hope Northwest in a new position as Development Program Director. Amy comes to us with over 20 years of non-profit and development experience. Amy and her husband, Coley, have a blended family of 6 adult children and 10 grand-children. They attend Bridgepoint Church in Boise. In her
- [May Director's Note](https://handsofhopenw.org/may-directors-note-2/) - I am reading Giving It All Away... And Getting It All Back Again, by David Green, the founder of Hobby Lobby stores. He says that “the largest givers in our history, the World War II generation, are heading for death or retirement.” He is determined to pass on a generous heart to his children and grandchildren. It really blessed me recently when I
- [Idaho Gives Day Report](https://handsofhopenw.org/idaho-gives-day-may-4/) - Idaho Gives Day is a statewide, 24-hour online fundraiser that was held on Thursday, May 4th, 2017. You can still help us reach our $15,000 goal. So far, we have raised $5,963. It's not too late to give today to help the vulnerable - elderly, disabled, and orphans. We are also receiving school supplies for
- [Mission Trip Roundup](https://handsofhopenw.org/mission-trip-roundup/) - Each month we receive requests from medical professionals who are going on mission trips. In the past month, some of the countries that have received supplies are Cuba, Ghana, Mexico, Haiti, and Guatemala. Deer Flat Church is sending a team to Cuba and is taking basic medical supplies. Ghana Make a Difference is an Idaho charity that provides for orphaned children in
- [Mission Trip to Guatemala - Galloway Family](https://handsofhopenw.org/medical-mission-trip-to-guatemala-galloway-family/) - Our own volunteers, Greg and Barb Galloway, and their son, Tristan, went on a dental mission trip to Guatemala and take supplies from Hands of Hope NW with them. They sent this thank you note. “We'd like to thank Hands of Hope for the donations of gloves, gauze and masks that we took to Amatitlan, Guatemala, the last week of
- [6th Annual Yard Sale June 23-24](https://handsofhopenw.org/6th-annual-yard-sale-june-23-24-2/) - Mark your calendar for Friday, June 23 and Saturday, June 24 for our annual yard sale. The sale will run from 8 AM-3 PM both days. Nampa First Church of the Nazarene has kindly allowed us to use their parking lot again, corner of 16th Ave. and 7th St. South. Click poster for printable flyer. You can help by
- [Job Opening - Development Program Director](https://handsofhopenw.org/job-opening-development-program-director/) - THIS JOB OPENING HAS BEEN FILLED. Hands of Hope NW has a new job opening and is seeking a gifted fundraiser with marketing experience and relational skills to fill a new and exciting role as a Development Program Director. This individual will help promote our life-giving programs to a broader audience, develop deeper relationships with our
- [6th Annual Yard Sale - June 23, 24](https://handsofhopenw.org/6th-annual-yard-sale-june-23-24/) - You're invited to shop at our 6th Annual Yard Sale on June 23 & 24 (Friday and Saturday) from 8AM-3PM each day. You'll find us in our usual spot in the Nampa First Church of the Nazarene parking lot, corner of corner of 16th Ave. S. and 7th St in Nampa. There'll be a variety
- [April 2017 Director's Note](https://handsofhopenw.org/april-2017-directors-note/) - A few years ago I read a book called, The Hole in our Gospel, by Richard Stearns. He is the President of World Vision now, but there was a time in his life when he was unemployed and feeling very helpless. In the book he says that he learned some simple truths during this time.
- [Jungle Medic Heroes](https://handsofhopenw.org/jungle-medic-heroes/) - In Eastern Myanmar, 1 in 7 children die before reaching their 5th birthday. The Karen are one of the largest of 133 ethnic groups in Myanmar, where ethnic persecution has devastated families and villages for decades. St Luke’s ER surgeon, Dr. Chuck Washington, recently went on his annual medical trip to northern Thailand to train
- [Rwanda Clinic Expands to Hospital](https://handsofhopenw.org/rwanda-clinic-expands-to-hospital/) - Last year we sent Africa New Life a container when they thought they were building a small clinic. The dream for the clinic grew into a 50-bed, 3-story hospital in Kigali, Rwanda. "The mission of the Dream Medical Center is to create a sustainable health care model of compassionate excellence in which patients are served
- [Barnabas Project Ukraine Shipment](https://handsofhopenw.org/barnabas-project-ukraine-shipment/) - Since 2014, Eastern Ukraine has been torn apart from an armed conflict by pro-Russian separatists, complicated by Russian involvement. The fall-out effects have severely impacted the local people, many of whom have fled to Western Ukraine. The conflict has had a crippling effect on vital resources in parts of eastern Ukraine. The city of Kramatorsk
- [New Nigerian Hospital Equipped](https://handsofhopenw.org/new-nigerian-hospital-equipped/) - The Living Hope Christian Ministries website says: “Insect bites, injuries, and stomach flu shouldn’t result in death. Cataracts, hernias, and abscessed teeth should not incapacitate a life. But the sad reality is far too often they do.” Living Hope Christian Ministries of Dallas, Texas, has been sending short-term medical teams to Nigeria since 1989. They recently built a hospital to provide ongoing
- [Longtime Volunteer Moves to Heaven](https://handsofhopenw.org/longtime-volunteer-moves-to-heaven/) - Our good friend and volunteer, Dr. Paul Sutherland, went to his heavenly home on February 27. He will be greatly missed! Dr. Paul was here every Tuesday, checking out equipment and getting it ready to ship. His stories about being a missionary doctor in Africa were fascinating. The family is planning a memorial service on March 18th at 11 AM at
- [Director's Note: March 2017](https://handsofhopenw.org/directors-note-march-2017/) - I recently saw a sign that read, “Attitude is important, so pick a good one.” A good attitude was necessary when I spent a day in the Emergency Room with my mother two weeks ago. I didn’t feel they moved quickly enough to help her, but knew that they were very busy and were doing the best they could. I was also very
- [Time to Apply for Scholarship](https://handsofhopenw.org/time-to-apply-for-scholarship/) - It is once again time to apply for the Elizabeth Murtland World Impact Scholarship. This is a great opportunity for high school seniors, college, and graduate students pursuing a career in health professions or social services to receive $500. The application deadline is March 31. Preference is given to students who have volunteered here at
- [Double your Impact with a $25K Match Grant](https://handsofhopenw.org/25k-matching-grant-fund/) - To date, more than $19,550 has been given by supporters and doubled by the Thomas Foundation $25K Match Grant. Thank you to all who have helped us raise 78% of our goal. If you wish to make a donation that will be doubled by the Thomas Foundation, it’s not too late! Just write “Matching” on your check
- [Partial Shipment to "Gleaning for the World"](https://handsofhopenw.org/partial-shipment-to-gleaning-for-the-world/) - Gleaning for the World is an organization similar to Hands of Hope NW, but located in Concord, Virginia. They were in need of exam tables and gurneys, so we sent them six tables and fifteen gurneys in January. The equipment will be used both in the United States and around the world. Their President, Ronald
- [Nigerian Council Donates $500](https://handsofhopenw.org/nigerian-council-donates-500/) - The Council of Nigerians in Idaho donated $500 to Hands of Hope NW recently. Dr. Olawale Olaniyi, a physician at St. Alphonsus in Nampa, (right), along with a member of the council, presented a check to Debbie. In 2016, we sent two 40’ shipments to Nigeria and we are planning another this year. These nurses
- [Dmitry's Special Wheelchair](https://handsofhopenw.org/dmitrys-special-wheelchair/) - We recently received this report from Moldova about the shipment we sent last year. Mark wrote, “I was approached by a local family asking for help. Their son by the name of Dmitry, aged 27, was severely beaten up by hooligans, dragged to a garbage pile, covered by litter and left to die. By a
- [February Director's Note: Crutches for Amputees](https://handsofhopenw.org/february-directors-note-crutches-for-amputees/) - I recently had the opportunity to represent HOHNW on Faith Impact Day at the Idaho Statehouse. We have heard so many amazing stories lately. Dmitry’s story just breaks my heart. I was also amazed to learn about a ministry called Pursuit of Hope. We sent five pairs of crutches with arm cuffs to them this month.
- [Surprising Report on Rwanda Medical Center](https://handsofhopenw.org/surprising-report-on-rwanda-medical-center/) - In March of 2016 we sent a shipment to what was supposed to be a clinic in Rwanda. Here is the latest from Donna Henry, Director of Programs, Africa New Life. “I wanted to give you an update on the progress we’ve made on the Dream Medical Center in Kigali, Rwanda. What started as a small
- [2016 Director's Summary](https://handsofhopenw.org/2016-directors-summary/) - We closed out 2016 with grateful hearts for all that this ministry was able to do with your help. It is hard to believe, but more than $2.9 million of medical equipment and supplies came in from donors and soon went right back out again to those who needed it. In the meantime, it was
- [December Ghana Shipment Defies the Weather!](https://handsofhopenw.org/december-ghana-shipment-defies-the-weather/) - Despite the cold, wet weather, our loading crew was able to send out another shipment to Ghana in the middle of December. This was a valuable shipment worth $273,841 and weighing 19,375 pounds! We are always amazed at what is given away that might otherwise have ended up in the landfill! Our partner in Ghana
- [Ultrasound Machine—Huge Gift to Eastern Ukraine](https://handsofhopenw.org/ultrasound-machine-a-significant-gift-to-eastern-ukraine/) - We’re excited about our next shipment to Ukraine. We often get requests for an ultrasound machine from various medical personnel who receive our shipments. Unfortunately, we don’t always have one, so we are happy that we have a great one for this shipment. The doctor requesting the equipment said, “There are 12 district hospitals in
- [In Memory of Eula Tombaugh](https://handsofhopenw.org/in-memory-of-eula-tombaugh/) - On November 23, our dear friend and friend of the ministry, Eula Tombaugh, moved to heaven at age 95. Eula was on the founding board of Hands of Hope NW and a strong supporter of the ministry. She started the Medical Equipment Loan Program in her garage when she saw the need for people to
- [December Director's Note](https://handsofhopenw.org/december-directors-note/) - Merry Christmas from all of us at Hands of Hope Northwest! We are so thankful for our Savior who came as an infant to this world. Not only that, but He still lives today and loves us more than we can imagine. We see the Lord’s Hand on this ministry in so many ways. He
- [Scentsy Volunteer Spotlight](https://handsofhopenw.org/scentsy-volunteer-spotlight/) - Fourteen employees of Scentsy Corporation in Meridian recently packed 150 boxes of hospital linens. This is the second year for this work group to come and help out as their Christmas project. These sheets and blankets will be received with gladness in Ukraine, where we plan to send a shipment in January. If you would
- [December Nigeria Shipment](https://handsofhopenw.org/december-nigeria-shipment/) - Held up by snow in Salt Lake City, the truck arrived two days later for a planned shipment to Nigeria. Our stoic loading volunteers turned out in cold weather to load wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds, crutches, and a container full of medical equipment. This shipment is bound for a Nigerian hospital through our partnership with
- [Giving Tuesday Update](https://handsofhopenw.org/giving-tuesday-1129-open-house-10am-2pm/) - We are pleased to announce that you helped us raise $2,031 to support medical missions! #GivingTuesday is held on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving to kick off the holiday giving season. On November 29, we had a goal of $3,000 to support Medical Missions. People brought their gift to our Open House (10AM-2PM) or gave online. We had tours,
- [November Director's Note](https://handsofhopenw.org/november-directors-note/) - I have traveled to thirty countries around the world, including many very poor ones. Before I came to work at HoHNW, my husband and I were missionaries in Thailand and the Philippines. After seeing the poverty in other places, verses like this one are very important to me. “Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion
- [10th Moldova Shipment](https://handsofhopenw.org/10th-moldova-shipment/) - This was our tenth shipment to Moldova, which is one of the poorest countries in the former Soviet Union. Our partner in Moldova, Hope and Mercy Charity, assists nursing homes, hospitals, and orphans. They have a unique program to help orphans. Children are taken from the terrible conditions in government-run orphanages and placed in Christian
- [7th Ukraine Shipment of 2016](https://handsofhopenw.org/7th-ukraine-shipment-in-2016/) - For the seventh time this year, our loading crew moved, packed, and squeezed 17,000 pounds of equipment and supplies into a 40’ container. There were 220 boxes of diapers on this shipment, thanks to the help of many of you who donated them. It was quite a valuable shipment too, worth $261,272. Volunteer, Jim Marion,
- [October Director's Note](https://handsofhopenw.org/october-directors-note/) - My pastor has been preaching from the book of James lately, a book that has much to say about how we show our love for each other. “Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to him, ‘Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,’
- [Local Clinics Helped](https://handsofhopenw.org/local-clinics-helped/) - Valley Family Health Care has six nonprofit medical and three dental clinics in southwestern Idaho and eastern Oregon that serve very rural areas. Services are offered on a sliding scale basis and are very helpful for those who can’t drive long distances to the bigger towns. We were so happy to be able to help
- [Idaho Statesman Guest Opinion by Debbie Wheeler](https://handsofhopenw.org/idaho-statesman-guest-opinion-by-debbie-wheeler/) - Debbie Wheeler, Executive Director of Hands of Hope Northwest, wrote a guest opinion for the Idaho Statesman to raise awareness that non-governmental healthcare alternatives exist in our community. She highlighted the work of HoHNW and health care clinics that offer services to low-income individuals and families, and appealed to the legislature to do take action.
- [Diaper Roundup Update](https://handsofhopenw.org/diaper-roundup-2/) - The diapers have been pouring in since we announced last month that we needed them for a shipment to Ukraine. Even though we are sending one shipment on Tuesday, September 20, we still need more diapers, as we continue to work with several Christian organizations in that country. The special needs are great there, particularly
- [Volunteer Spotlight in Memory of Robbie Durbin](https://handsofhopenw.org/volunteer-spotlight-in-memory-of-robbie-durbin/) - This month we are remembering one of our volunteers who graduated to heaven on August 27. Robbie Durbin was an elementary school teacher and a lay minister at Nampa First Church of the Nazarene, where she led the Singles Ministry for 25 years. Always one who liked to stay busy and help others, Robbie began
- [PA Students and Girls Scouts Volunteer](https://handsofhopenw.org/pa-students-and-girls-scouts-volunteer/) - Seven Physician Assistant students from Boise volunteered to come on Tuesday evening and sort medical supplies. Thanks for coming! We appreciate your help! Two Girl Scouts, along with their mothers, packed 67 boxes of linens! Thanks, Daphne and Allie, for your hard work and caring for others! If you or your group would like to serve
- [Nursing Students Benefit](https://handsofhopenw.org/nursing-students-benefit/) - Nursing students attending the College of Western Idaho are benefiting from this ministry. When supplies arrive with a close expiration date, we can’t send them overseas as they would expire before they arrive. Now we are donating these supplies to colleges for the students to practice with. High school Certified Nursing Assistant Programs are also
- [September 2016 Director's Note](https://handsofhopenw.org/september-2016-directors-note/) - I am so thankful that the Lord’s Hand is on this ministry. We see His direction and connections happening all the time. Often we tell people that we don’t have the thing they need, only to have someone bring in the very item a few days later. Another local charity, Love INC of Treasure Valley,
- [Compassion Caldwell Partnership](https://handsofhopenw.org/compassion-caldwell-partnership/) - For the third year, Hands of Hope NW loaned medical equipment and donated supplies to Love Caldwell for their Compassion Caldwell event. This is one day when doctors, nurses, dentists, and other health professionals offer their services at no charge to those in need in the community. Many other volunteers are also there to use
- [Diaper Roundup](https://handsofhopenw.org/diaper-roundup/) - We are preparing a shipment to Ukraine and they have requested disposable diapers of all sizes and under patient pads. They aren’t available in Ukraine, but they make life so much easier for the people who need them and those who take care of them. Would you consider picking up a package the next time
- [August Director's Note - Benefit Concert](https://handsofhopenw.org/benefit-concert-with-gordon-mote/) - What an incredible musical gift the Lord has given to Gordon Mote! Although he has been blind since birth, he sat down at the piano and played his first song, Jesus Loves Me at the age of three. The concert was fabulous and we cleared over $13,000 for the ministry. Special thanks to Bill Downs
- [Rwanda Shipment Arrives](https://handsofhopenw.org/rwanda-shipment-arrives/) - After a few delays and problems in customs, the shipment we sent in March to Rwanda finally arrived in July. In God’s perfect timing, they received their certificate from the Ministry of Health to open the clinic the same day it arrived. The Church of the Nazarene built a maternity clinic in the western region
- [July Director's Note - 20th Anniversary Concert](https://handsofhopenw.org/july-directors-note/) - On August 5th we celebrate an important milestone—twenty years since we incorporated. I hope you and your friends will join us for an exciting evening with Gordon Mote in concert. Gordon is a nationally known pianist and vocalist who has performed with many well-known artists, such as the Gaither Vocal Band. He performs in places
- [Christian Living Magazine Cover Story](https://handsofhopenw.org/christian-living-magazine-cover-story/) - The July/August issue of Christian Living Magazine is out now around southern Idaho. Hands of Hope NW is the featured story on Pages 16 and 17, with a cover photo of Sharon Griffith and Debbie Wheeler. Pray that many more people in Idaho will learn about our vital ministry through this magazine. Copies are available at
- [Haiti: Ja has a Walker](https://handsofhopenw.org/haiti-ja-has-a-walker/) - This adorable 7-year-old Haitian boy was not able to walk without support. Ja was crawling through the dirt until he received this pediatric walker. A missionary with Fire Missions, Rachael Bramble, asked us to send him one and she paid for the shipping. The result—priceless!
- [Ukraine 2nd Shipment](https://handsofhopenw.org/ukraine-2nd-shipment/) - For the second time this year we sent a shipment to Ukraine. This region of the world has suffered war and unrest for several years. Refugees from the eastern part of the country are fleeing to other regions to escape the fighting. Christian organizations that are helping these refugees lack the life-changing resources they need
- [5th Annual June Yard Sale Success!](https://handsofhopenw.org/june-annual-yard-sale-donations-needed/) - We were happy to receive so many wonderful donations for our yard sale this year, and glad that the weather cooled down for a couple of days. There was a steady stream of shoppers on Friday and Saturday, helping us raise funds to support more shipments to developing countries where health needs are so great.
- [Orphan Receives Wheelchair](https://handsofhopenw.org/orphan-receives-wheelchair/) - A boy living in an orphanage in Myanmar came to the attention of Dr. Larry Banta and son, Nate Banta, of Child Help International. Because of the boy’s physical impairments, he needed a wheelchair to get around. Dr. Banta asked if we could send him a wheelchair, but it would have cost $1,000 to ship!
- [June Director's Note](https://handsofhopenw.org/june-directors-note/) - Although we didn’t get an international shipment out in May, there is still a lot going on here at the Ministry Center. Donations continue to pour in, causing the distribution center crew a lot of headaches as they try to find room to store it. We really need a larger warehouse with a loading dock.
- [Elk City Clinic Equipped](https://handsofhopenw.org/elk-city-clinic-equipped/) - Elk City is located in a remote area of central Idaho that is frequently cut off from the rest of the world due to snow and landslides. The non-profit clinic in the tiny community becomes even more important as it is the only way residents can get medical attention without a helicopter ride. Jon and
- [Missionary Continues His Ministry](https://handsofhopenw.org/missionary-continues-his-ministry/) - John Fillmore was a missionary in Mozambique, Africa, for ten years. Now that he is back in the States, he has continued his missionary work by collecting medical equipment and supplies from northern Idaho and eastern Washington. About four times a year, John drives south to Nampa with his truck and trailer crammed with equipment,
- [Eat at Nampa Del Taco, Sunday, May 22](https://handsofhopenw.org/eat-at-nampa-del-taco-may-22/) - Eat out to change lives! The spotlight is on you, this month! This is a great opportunity to give back to your community and to communities overseas that need health care. This coming Sunday, May 22nd, plan to eat out with family and friends at Del Taco on 12th Ave in Nampa, and 20% of your
- [Community Loan Thank You Note](https://handsofhopenw.org/thank-you-note/) - We received this thank you note from a lady whose husband benefited from our Community Loan Program. "I just wanted to give you a big THANK YOU for helping us out with having an electric hospital bed this past few weeks. It gave my husband and I time to figure out our next step with his
- [May 2016 Idaho Gives Day Success](https://handsofhopenw.org/idaho-gives-day-thursday-may-5th/) - Idaho Gives Day is an annual, statewide, 24-hour online giving day that took place this year on May 5. It is an opportunity for people to support their favorite charity, such as Hands of Hope Northwest. Our goal was to raise $9,000 to purchase an Aqua Phase washing machine that will quickly sterilize our Community Loan Program medical equipment
- [May Director's Note - Annie's Clinic Now Open!](https://handsofhopenw.org/may-directors-note/) - Last year on Idaho Gives Day we asked you to partner with us to send medical supplies to Annie Gorman’s Clinic in rural Ghana. I am happy to announce that the clinic opened on April 21, 2016! Joe Gorman writes, “Praise God from whom all blessings flow! After four years of praying, planning, fundraising, building, and
- [Angels for Nigeria](https://handsofhopenw.org/angels-for-nigeria/) - Our fourth international shipment of the year went out to a Nigerian hospital on April 21. Pastor Felix Fetula writes, “You are all Angels on earth to wipe away tears of thousands who are denied access to basic medical support in the rural areas of Nigeria. Only God can reward you all. My heart is
- [Two Shipments in March!](https://handsofhopenw.org/two-shipments-in-march/) - 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,
- [April Director's Note](https://handsofhopenw.org/april-directors-note/) - Last month I asked you to help us make connections with other organizations around the world. I am thrilled that several people did just that! Pat Kissell, one of our board members, told some dentists about HOHNW. They invited me to their conference where I was able to tell the whole group about the ministry
- [Hospital in Liberia](https://handsofhopenw.org/hospital-in-liberia/) - 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
- [April 2016 Spotlight - Our Loading Team](https://handsofhopenw.org/20-years-spotlight-our-loading-team/) - 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
- [New Office Assistant](https://handsofhopenw.org/new-office-assistant/) - 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
- [Hawaiian Church Receives Supplies](https://handsofhopenw.org/hawaiian-church-receives-supplies/) - 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,
- [20 Years Spotlight—Local Hospitals and Clinics](https://handsofhopenw.org/20-years-spotlight-participating-hospitals-and-clinics/) - 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
- [Dental Mission Trips](https://handsofhopenw.org/dental-mission-trips/) - 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
- [March 2016 - Director's Note](https://handsofhopenw.org/march-2016-directors-note/) - 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
- [Part-time Office Assistant Needed](https://handsofhopenw.org/part-time-office-assistant-needed/) - *** THIS POSITION HAS NOW BEEN FILLED *** Hands of Hope NW has a job opening for a part-time Office Assistant. Hours are: Monday, 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m., and Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Applicant must be proficient in using Microsoft Office Products and able to learn other software programs quickly. Please click links below for the job description
- [$500 Scholarship Available](https://handsofhopenw.org/500-scholarship-available/) - It's time to apply for the $500 Liz Murtland World Impact Scholarship! This is a great scholarship opportunity for high school seniors, college, and graduate students pursuing a career in health professions or social services. This scholarship is meant to encourage others to have a worldwide impact. Preference is given to students who have volunteered at
- [Truck arrives in Ghana at Annie's Clinic](https://handsofhopenw.org/truck-arrives-in-ghana-at-annies-clinic/) - 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
- [Director's Note - February 2016](https://handsofhopenw.org/directors-note/) - We see the Lord’s hand on this ministry so often! I am thankful that He cares about the needs of each person. I am also thankful for each of you. Please be praying for these specific prayer pointers, as you think about the ministry. Pray that we will make connections with more mission organizations in
- [Planning Giving / Endowment Fund](https://handsofhopenw.org/planning-giving-endowment-fund/) - 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
- [January 2016 Spotlight—Volunteer Groups](https://handsofhopenw.org/january-2016-spotlight-volunteer-groups/) - Over a dozen groups served in our Distribution Center in 2015, and many more have served with us in the last 20 years, making a difference to people’s lives box by box, crate by crate. Thank you to the Marketing staff from Scentsy who came and volunteered on December 18. Scentsy is a Meridian, Idaho
- [PNG, South Sudan, Boise Home blessed by HOHNW](https://handsofhopenw.org/png-south-sudan-boise-home-blessed-by-hohnw/) - After a month of very little going out the door, the first week of February was incredibly busy! First we sent a pallet of supplies that is headed to a clinic in South Sudan. The same day our truck delivered twenty-five mattresses and ninety-three boxes of blankets to the Good Samaritan Home in Boise. This home provides
- [February 2016 Spotlight - Participating Churches](https://handsofhopenw.org/february-20-years-spotlight-participating-churches/) - Each month four churches make a regular contribution as part of their missions budget: College Church of the Nazarene Eagle Church of the Nazarene Deer Flat Church Oregon Trail Church of God Plus, at least half a dozen churches contribute annually or every few months. If your church is not a regular supporter, why
- [Director's Year in Review](https://handsofhopenw.org/directors-year-in-review/) - 2015 has come to a close. As we look back over the year, we are thankful that so many people were helped through this ministry. Locally more than 1,000 families received the medical equipment they needed to bathe and move around safely. Loans of medical equipment have remained steady with 900 pieces of equipment out
- [Supplies to Papua New Guinea](https://handsofhopenw.org/supplies-to-papua-new-guinea/) - The first supplies sent by Hands of Hope NW to Youth With a Mission (YWAM) for their medical ships has arrived in Papua New Guinea (PNG). YWAM’s ships travel to some of the most remote areas on earth, many with no roads or airstrips. Not only will the people there receive medical and dental care,
- [26 Countries Helped in 2015](https://handsofhopenw.org/26-countries-helped-in-2015/) - In 2015, Moldova and Guatemala each received two shipments, Ukraine received one and another was sent to Ghana. We also sent a full container of Crisis Care Kits to the Philippines. Since our inception, 66 countries around the world have been helped. We added five new countries in 2015! Below is the complete list of 26
- [Peru Shipment Arrives](https://handsofhopenw.org/peru-shipment-arrives/) - In July we sent a partial shipment worth $48,100 to Peru. There were lots of walkers, canes, and wheelchairs. Stephanie Cooke reports, “We transported it to our orphanage in Chivay and took some canes, walkers and wheelchairs for use both at our medical center at the orphanage in Chivay and also in the surrounding villages. We
- [Ukraine Shipment on its Way](https://handsofhopenw.org/ukraine-shipment-on-its-way-2/) - We just received a report from Ukrainian American Operation Humanity, the group we sent a shipment to in May. It is always great to hear the stories of those who received the medical equipment that we sent. “Vitaliy has been disabled all his life. We are happy to help Vitaliy who has been requesting and waiting in
- [Haiti comes to Nampa](https://handsofhopenw.org/haiti-comes-to-nampa/) - Byron and Shelley Tlucek, missionaries to Haiti, were recently in Nampa and visited our ministry center. Watch the video in our Video Gallery to hear Shelley express their gratitude for the school supplies donated for the 400 children at their 6-week English camp in Haiti this summer. Watch Haiti thank you video
- [Story of a poor Mexican Widow](https://handsofhopenw.org/story-of-a-poor-mexican-widow/) - Pastor Frank and Detra Avila are ministers with Wings of the Eagle, a non-profit organization that exists to help alleviate suffering of the underprivileged in Mexico and other Latin American nations by bringing healing through health care and education. This is part of an email we received from Detra Avila about a neglected Mexican widow living
- [YWAM Ships partial Shipment](https://handsofhopenw.org/ywam-ships-partial-shipment/) - Several months ago we told you about a new relationship with Youth with a Mission Ships. Our first partial shipment for the medical ships went out in August and was worth $25,546. These supplies will be sent to Papua New Guinea to be used in very remote areas only accessible by boat. We are already
- [Guatemala August Shipment already arrived!](https://handsofhopenw.org/guatemala-august-shipment-already-arrived/) - Transitions Foundation of Guatemala, an organization committed to serving the disabled, is the recipient of our latest 40’ container shipment that went out August 4th. Besides our usual medical equipment, this shipment included 30,000 pairs of reading glasses from Restoring Vision. Just imagine how many lives will be improved by being able to read again!
- [August Celebration Night](https://handsofhopenw.org/august-celebration-night/) - It was a fun evening as we celebrated our 100th international shipment that went to Moldova. High Street Band was fantastic and Michelle Edmonds of Channel 6 and 9 did a great job as Master of Ceremonies. There were 25 items in the silent auction and bidding was spirited on some items. If you were
- [The Shoe That Grows from Because International](https://handsofhopenw.org/the-shoe-that-grows-from-because-international/) - Local Nampa non-profit organization, Because International, brought 400 of the 5,000 pairs of "The Shoe that Grows" to our distribution center to include in the shipment to the Annie Gorman Clinic in Ghana. The extendable shoes were the brain child of Nampa resident, Kenton Lee, whose trip to Kenya inspired him to develop a shoe that would
- [Graduate Nurse for Ghana Medical Clinic](https://handsofhopenw.org/graduate-nurse-for-ghana-medical-clinic/) - Elsie Konlan is the first nurse to graduate from Compassion for Africa's Nursing School. Elsie is excited to become the first nurse at the new Annie Gorman Clinic in Ghana, the clinic that Hands of Hope NW will supply. All we need is an autoclave to complete the 40' container of equipment and medical supplies
- [August 28 High Street Band 100th Shipment Event](https://handsofhopenw.org/august-28-high-street-band-100th-shipment-event/) - It promises to be a fun evening of gospel and jazz music with High Street Band as we celebrate our 100th large international shipment on Friday, August 28th. A Silent Auction will begin 6 PM at the Nampa Civic Center and the concert will begin in the auditorium at 7 PM. We are gathering some fun
- [Closing Birthing Clinic Donates Equipment](https://handsofhopenw.org/closing-birthing-clinic-donates-equipment/) - We received a large donation from a birthing clinic that recently closed. Thank you to Dr. Schafer and St. Alphonsus in Nampa. The donation included an ultrasound machine, fetal monitor, exam lights, eight exam tables, and supplies. What a blessing these items will be either here or around the world. We had just given away
- [Mission Trip news from Ecuador](https://handsofhopenw.org/mission-trip-news-from-ecuador/) - We received an encouraging thank-you note from missionary, Krista Kellerer, in Ecuador, that we wanted to share with you. “I wanted to express my gratitude in sending supplies for my short term medical trip. Hands of Hope definitely helped make our clinics a success. We saw 808 patients in 4.5 days with three physicians and saw multiple
- [Wellness Tree Dental Clinic Receives Equipment](https://handsofhopenw.org/wellness-tree-dental-clinic-receives-equipment/) - We were excited to equip new Wellness Tree Dental Clinic in Twin Falls with dental lights, oak cabinets and much more. This community clinic gives free care to those who are at or below the poverty level with no insurance. “The dental equipment that H.O.H. NW donated has been an integral part of every dental patient visit that we
- [School Supplies for Haitian Children's Ministry](https://handsofhopenw.org/school-supplies-for-haitian-childrens-ministry/) - Here at Hands of Hope Northwest we are constantly amazed at how the Lord orchestrates what is donated to us. So many times people ask for something for their ministry and we have to tell them, “That is something that is never donated to us or that we don’t collect.” Often we have to eat
- [100th Full Container Shipment heading to Moldova](https://handsofhopenw.org/100th-full-container-shipment-heading-to-moldova/) - Moldova, a former Soviet Union country, is the recipient of our 100th large container shipment. Besides the usual medical equipment and supplies, they also received nearly 200 boxes of clothing provided by Nampa College Church of the Nazarene. These will be distributed to orphans and others in need. Unemployment is 50% in Moldova and many
- [Ghana Clinic Shipment Fully Funded](https://handsofhopenw.org/idaho-gives-day-a-big-success/) - Even though it was a rainy day and road construction made it difficult to get to us, our Idaho Gives Day BBQ was a big success. We served 90 hamburgers and hot dogs and raised $9,658 towards our $15,000 goal of sending a shipment of medical equipment and supplies to Annie's Clinic in Ghana. That's 64%! We still needed $5,342 to
- [HOHNW Truck Joins the 4th July Parade in Boise](https://handsofhopenw.org/hohnw-truck-joins-the-4th-july-parade-in-boise/) - Ted and Debbie Wheeler participated in the Boise Liberty Parade on July 4th. Ted decorated the Hands of Hope truck with flags and put wheelchairs and walkers in the back so people could see what we were all about. As the truck went through the parade route, several people yelled out "thank you" and another,
- [Guatemala Shipment and Haiti Mission Trip](https://handsofhopenw.org/guatemala-and-haiti/) - Our 99th large shipment worth $285,976 was shipped to Guatemala in June, thanks to our great team of loading guys! And nurses took supplies for their mission trips to Haiti and Guatemala. That makes 156 mission trips since 1992! Imagine how many people have enjoyed better health thanks to donors and volunteers who give their product, finances,
- [NW Region News—9 US Charities Helped in June](https://handsofhopenw.org/regional-news-9-us-charities-helped-in-june/) - Nine US charities received donations from Hands of Hope NW in June. Trinity Pines camp in Cascade received crutches (we hope the kids won't need them), the Boise Rescue Mission, Lighthouse and Women and Children's Center received gloves to use for cleanup and in the kitchen, and Terry Reilly Health Services received office furniture for
- [Annual Yard Sale June 19-20: Update](https://handsofhopenw.org/dont-miss-our-annual-yard-sale-june-19-20/) - We held our annual yard sale in the church parking lot at First Church of the Nazarene, Nampa on Friday and Saturday, June 19-20, 2015. A big thank you to the staff and volunteers who worked hard to help make the sale a great success. We collected $5,720! It was a huge sale this year with
- [New Partnership with YWAM Ships](https://handsofhopenw.org/new-partnership-with-ywam-ships/) - Hands of Hope Northwest is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Youth with a Mission! YWAM currently works in more than 1,400 locations in over 190 countries. YWAM ships reach the most isolated and disadvantaged islands in the Pacific and in many other remote areas of the world. Hands of Hope NW is able
- [Ukraine Shipment on its Way](https://handsofhopenw.org/ukraine-shipment-on-its-way/) - Thanks to all the men who loaded the container on May 20! Our partner on this shipment is Ukrainian American Operation Humanity which coordinates, arranges, and funds the transportation of humanitarian assistance items to the most vulnerable people of Ukraine, especially those suffering from the devastating effects of the ongoing conflict with Russia. There are many
- [Community Equipment Loans Making a Difference](https://handsofhopenw.org/community-equipment-loans-making-a-difference/) - Each month we loan an average of 150 pieces of home health equipment to patients in Southern Idaho. They may be recovering from surgery, have had an accident, or some other health issue. Perhaps they don’t have insurance or, as is the case with bath chairs, Medicare won’t pay for it. Even when they do
- [Helping street children at Djibouti Clinic](https://handsofhopenw.org/tech-members-help-caritas-clinic-in-djibouti/) - A few weeks ago we got an email that went to all the Technical Exchange for Christian Healthcare (TECH) members. Scott Karstenson asked if anyone had an otoscope/ophthalmoscope that they could donate or sell reasonably for the Caritas Clinic in Djibouti. TECH members donate equipment to each other with the recipient just having to pay postage.
- [2015 Scholarship Winner: Nicole Wilson](https://handsofhopenw.org/2015-scholarship-winner-nicole-wilson/) - The Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Nicole Wilson is the 2015 recipient of the Elizabeth Murtland World Impact Scholarship. Nicole is a student at College of Western Idaho studying to be a Physical Therapy Assistant. Her desire is to encourage people at a difficult time in their lives. Besides her school work
- [Local News: Stone Lumber / Hope House](https://handsofhopenw.org/local-news-stone-lumber-hope-house/) - Stone Lumber donates materials for crates The Stone Lumber store in Nampa donated building materials to make crates for equipment. George Kilbury (pictured) and Norm Watts build many of the crates which protect the equipment that we send overseas. They recently crated an operating microscope that we sent to a clinic in Jamaica. They also
- [Philippines: Crisis Care Kits / Infant's life saved](https://handsofhopenw.org/philippines-crisis-care-kits-infants-life-saved/) - Shipment of Crisis Care Kits goes to the Philippines A container full of Crisis Care Kits was loaded on the truck and sent out in March. There is flooding caused by typhoons every year somewhere in this nation of 7,000 islands, so it is great to have them positioned in country ahead of time. The
- [Idaho Gives Day May 7 Ghana Shipment](https://handsofhopenw.org/idaho-gives-day-may-7-ghana-shipment/) - Give to Annie's Clinic Hear Annie's Story This year for Idaho Gives Day, on May 7, we're raising funds to ship medical equipment and supplies to outfit the brand new Annie Gorman Medical Clinic in Africa. The clinic is located in Namankwan in NE Ghana, a remote area that previously had no access to medical
- [1,100 local families helped in 12 months](https://handsofhopenw.org/1100-local-families-helped-in-12-months/) - In April, 2015, Hands of Hope Northwest provided equipment to local churches and schools, testing supplies to diabetic children, and very needed equipment for individuals who could not afford to purchase it. The Marsing Ambulance Service referred an individual being cared for at home who needed equipment that cost thousands of dollars to purchase. We
- [2,000th Pallet since 2005](https://handsofhopenw.org/2000th-pallet/) - On Tuesday, March 24th 2015, we had a small celebration because our pallet guys completed their 2,000th pallet since we started counting them in 2005. Way to go, guys! Gayellen Smith and Pat Kissell provided homemade goodies for the occasion. The first pallet was shipped to Papua New Guinea in 1992 by Liz Murtland, the
- [Crisis Care Kits to the Philippines](https://handsofhopenw.org/crisis-care-kits-to-the-philippines/) - On Monday, April 6, 2015, staff and volunteers loaded a truckload of Crisis Care Kits (CCKs) bound for the Philippines. Thanks Mark, Kyle, Larry M., Larry D., and Don B. for all your hard work to make this happen. When typhoons hit in the Pacific region, the CCKs will already be near the locations that
- [Moldova Shipment Loaded and Sent off](https://handsofhopenw.org/moldova-shipment-sent-off/) - March Newsletter On February 18, 2015, a large shipment worth more than $233,000 was loaded in a container and sent to Moldova. It weighed over seven tons! Besides our usual medical equipment and supplies, this shipment contained 106 boxes of clothing donated by College Church of the Nazarene. It also included 66 canes, 68 bath
- [West Valley Humane Society Gets Ultrasound](https://handsofhopenw.org/west-valley-humane-society-gets-ultrasound/) - To Debbie Wheeler (and other board members), All of us at West Valley Humane Society want to thank you for your thoughtful and helpful donations to our shelter! Specifically, we want to thank you and Dr. Don Rau for bringing us a very functional ultrasound machine. It is already seeing service finding bladders to obtain
- [Tacloban Clinic Refit: Philippines](https://handsofhopenw.org/tacloban-clinic-refit-philippines/) - February 2014 Newsletter “I’m so happy to receive all these things. Thank you so much.” Midwife Nerissa Cumpio "We can never thank you enough for sending this equipment that helped to stock and furnish the maternity clinic and birthing home that we rebuilt in the disaster zone in the Philippines. These are pictures from the
- [Local Nurse Travels to Haiti](https://handsofhopenw.org/local-nurse-travels-to-haiti/) - We are always happy to hear of nurses traveling to work in Haiti, as it can be difficult to send containers there. Twelve boxes of bandages, IV supplies, gloves, and OTC medicines filled the team’s suitcases. They reported on the group’s blog: “Our first clinic was set up inside of a local church. We had
- [HOHNW Outfits New Terry Reilly Clinic](https://handsofhopenw.org/hohnw-outfits-new-terry-reilly-clinic/) - A brand new clinic building in Nampa is nearly ready to open. Terry Reilly Health Services offers patient services on a sliding scale. Hands of Hope NW donated twenty-one exam tables, 10 IV poles, chairs, and other equipment for this clinic in February 2015. The two-story, 30,000 square foot facility is on 1st Street South.
- [$500 Liz Murtland World Impact Scholarship](https://handsofhopenw.org/500-liz-murtland-world-impact-scholarship/) - Are you a high school senior, college, or graduate student pursuing a career in health professions or social services? Do you want to make a world-wide impact with your life? You can apply for the $500 Liz Murtland World Impact Scholarship. Deadline: March 31. Preference will be given to applicants who have already volunteered with
- [Sierra Leone shipment arrives!](https://handsofhopenw.org/sierra-leone-shipment-arrives/) - After more than three months on the seas, the full container that we sent to Sierra Leone was unloaded on January 24. Dr. ABD writes: “I write to express our sincere appreciations and profound gratitude for such an excellent donation; we appreciate you all for making it possible. God bless you all.” Watch video
- [2014 Year in Review](https://handsofhopenw.org/2014-year-in-review/) - January 2015 Newsletter 2014 was a year of change here at Hands of Hope NW, but a great year nonetheless. Although we didn’t ship as many 40-foot containers as we would have liked, we sent out nine partial shipments in partnerships with other organizations, with eight times the value of last year's partial shipments. Normally,
- [Guatemalan girl receives help](https://handsofhopenw.org/guatemalan-girl-receives-help/) - Last year we sent our third shipment to Transitions Foundation of Guatemala. This group works with Guatemalans who are living with disabilities. Included in the shipment were 52 wheelchairs, 70 walkers, and 90 pairs of crutches. This letter from Sophia’s mother is just one example of the people who were blessed by our organizations and
- [$2,500 Grant Received](https://handsofhopenw.org/2500-grant-received/) - The Walter and Leona Dufresne Fund recently awarded Hands of Hope NW a grant of $2,500 through the Idaho Community Foundation. This grant will help us continue to supply local homeless shelters and community health clinics with equipment and supplies. Each year we give shelters mattresses, blankets, towels, and soap. Exam tables and other equipment
- [Medical Mission News January 2015](https://handsofhopenw.org/medical-mission-news-january-2015/) - Wings of the Eagle, Mexico Wings of the Eagle, a ministry headquartered in Nampa, supports a clinic near Ensenada, Mexico. Hands of Hope NW provides medical supplies as we are able to. We received this report from Pastors Frank and Detra: “We had a great clinic today. We started at 9am and the doctor saw
- [Community News January 2015](https://handsofhopenw.org/community-news-january-2015/) - Hope House loads donation Volunteers came from Hope House in Marsing to load desks and chairs for their school. Hope House Home for Children began with a promise made by a little girl—herself abandoned and a victim of abuse, neglect and family dysfunction—who vowed that someday, she would make a home where children like herself could be
- [Letter from Dr. Abd, Sierra Leone](https://handsofhopenw.org/letter-from-dr-abd-sierra-leone/) - Dear Debbie, I write to express my sincere appreciations and profound gratitudes for the wire and the donation you have provided for our work [two pallets of masks, a shipment to arrive in January, and $1,500 towards distribution fees]. I shall ever remain to be grateful. I just want to assure you many people will
- [Sierra Leone shipment on its way](https://handsofhopenw.org/sierra-leone-shipment-on-its-way/) - On Thursday, September 25, volunteers came to load the urgently-needed shipment of protective gear, medical supplies and equipment bound for Magbenteh hospital, Sierra Leone. This 40-foot container is our second and much larger shipment to Dr. Daniel Sesay and his staff who are treating patients afflicted with the Ebola virus. Dr. Sesay has already lost 6 of his
- [November Newsletter Highlights](https://handsofhopenw.org/november-newsletter-highlights/) - November Newsletter Report on Mission Trip to Haiti Dr. Frederick Martin led a medical team to Haiti in September and took along supplies from Hands of Hope NW. He reports, “With the supplies provided we were able to perform surgery on a young woman with a large mass that caused her to appear disfigured. She
- [December Newsletter Highlights](https://handsofhopenw.org/december-newsletter-highlights/) - December Newsletter Report on Mission Trip to Mexico Pastor Joe and Jan Quezada, from Deer Flat Church in Caldwell, traveled to Mexico and took supplies from Hands of Hope NW. Here is Lila Quezada, Joe's sister-in-law, opening one of the four suitcases they took to her for the birthing clinic in Oaxaca. Jan said, “She
- [Sierra Leone Masks Arrive](https://handsofhopenw.org/sierra-leone-masks/) - My dear friends, I am very delighted to inform you the long awaited container arrived today at the Magbenteh Community Hospital in Makeni. As you can see in the video clip we are full of joy and happiness as we can now work safely. On behalf of SSLDF and the people of Sierra Leone, I
- [Shipment arrived in Manila](https://handsofhopenw.org/shipment-arrived-in-manila/) - "It arrived!! The container for Shalom Bahay Paanakan and Shiphrah Birthing Home arrived tonight (Friday, November 7) at 11:00 pm, safe and sound. Praise God for His abundant goodness and a BIG THANK YOU to Hands of Hope for all your help to make this happen." Pam Ellis, Shalom Christian Birthing Home We sent this
- [Exam tables for Terry Reilly Clinic](https://handsofhopenw.org/exam-tables-for-terry-reilly-clinic/) - Hands of Hope NW gave 10 exam tables to Terry Reilly Health Services for their new Nampa clinic on September 3. Terry Reilly Medical & Mental Health health care center is designed to meet health care needs of the Nampa and Canyon County communities. The office is staffed by a large team of dedicated medical
- [Cupcakes building Ghana Clinic](https://handsofhopenw.org/cupcakes-building-ghana-clinic/) - October Newsletter When Annie Gorman was 7 years old, she was diagnosed with a progressive and chronic bone disease that affects the joints. Complications include scoliosis, deteriorating joints, osteoporosis, stunted growth, and chronic pain. Annie says, “If I had been born in a developing part of the world, it is likely I would have died a
- [August 2014 Highlights: Philippines / Sierra Leone Ebola Campaign](https://handsofhopenw.org/august-newsletter-highlights/) - August Newsletter Maternity help for Filipina Women Three birthing centers in the Philippines are anxiously awaiting the container sent by Hands of Hope NW on July 24 and due to arrive on September 8. One of the centers was destroyed in the huge typhoon that occurred in 2013. Besides the medical equipment, so badly needed
- [September 2014 Highlights: Sierra Leone / Mexico](https://handsofhopenw.org/september-2014-highlights-sierra-leone-mexico/) - September Newsletter Donate Shipping Costs Sierra Leone: Note from Director (after we sent two pallets) “Many thanks for the offer of a medical supplies shipment which we desperately need. Kindly ship as soon as possible, we need help urgently. As I write we have just lost another staff at the Magbenteh Community Hospital, a total of 6 staff and 3 of their
- [Our boxes arrived in Nigeria](https://handsofhopenw.org/our-boxes-arrived-in-nigeria/) - People frequently ask us how we know that our supplies got to the people they are intended for. We recently received pictures from Rev. Paul Ndukwe at Rehoboth Hospital in Nigeria.He said, “Container cleared, released and delivered to owner. To God be the glory. Yours truly, Rev. Paul Ndukwe.” We love to see “our boxes”
- [Sierra Leone: Masks to Fight Ebola - TV Broadcast](https://handsofhopenw.org/masks-to-sierra-leone-for-ebola-virus-outbreak/) - In July 2014, we were asked to send protective supplies in a shipment to Sierra Leone to help combat the Ebola outbreak. On August 5, we sent two crates of 17,280 N95 masks, 1325 surgical gloves, and 21 hooded coveralls. The masks alone are worth $33,396. Channels 2, 6, 7 and 9 covered the story. WATCH CHANNEL 6
- [January 2014 Highlights: New Director](https://handsofhopenw.org/hello-world/) - This promising New Year brings exciting changes to the Hands of Hope ministry. The Board is pleased to announce a new Executive Director. Debbie Wheeler has been employed at Hands of Hope for seven years and is now stepping into the Director’s role, as of January 1st, 2014. A former missionary to the Philippines and
- [Youth Site Visit: Greenleaf Friends Academy](https://handsofhopenw.org/greenleaf-friends-academy-helps-out/) - 5th and 6th graders from Greenleaf Friends Academy packed about 100 boxes of hospital linens on Monday, May 5, and then sat down to hear the story of how Hands of Hope Northwest, Inc. got started from Director, Debbie Wheeler. Hands of Hope NW is grateful for their willing service and hopes that other youth will
- [May 2014 Highlights: Idaho Gives Day / Philippines](https://handsofhopenw.org/philippine-shipment-almost-ready-to-go-2/) - May Newsletter Thanks to our Open House on May 1, and Idaho Gives Day, you gave what we needed to send a 40-foot container of medical supplies to two birthing centers in the Philippines. Thanks to everyone who gave generously, including the $3,000 matching grant donors, and the two Philippine groups that cooked delicious food for the Open House. Praise God! You
- [June 2014 Highlights: Malawi / Guinea](https://handsofhopenw.org/two-shipments-in-eight-days-mayjune-2014/) - June Newsletter Two back-to-back shipments (May 29 and June 6) created a buzz of excitement in the Ministry Center. One container is headed to Namikanga Maternity Clinic, Malawi, the other to three clinics in Guinea, making a total of 92 shipments to 31 countries since the ministry's inception in 1992! The shipments are valued at $532,604, weighed 34,035 pounds and contained 526 pieces
- [Philippines: Maternity Help](https://handsofhopenw.org/maternity-help-for-philippine-women-and-babies/) - Three birthing centers in the Philippines are anxiously awaiting the container sent by Hands of Hope NW on July 24 and due to arrive on September 1. One of the centers was destroyed in the huge typhoon that occurred in 2013. Besides the medical equipment, which is so badly needed for treatments, mothers and babies
- [July 2014 Highlights: Guatemala / Nigeria](https://handsofhopenw.org/two-more-shipments-in-june-2014-four-this-year/) - July Newsletter What an amazing two months! One shipment on May 29 and three in June. Since our last newsletter we shipped full loads to Guatemala and Nigeria. This is the third container we have sent to Transitions in Guatemala. Transitions not only assists those with disabilities to receive wheelchairs, but 75 percent of
- [Medical Help: Nicaragua / Kenya / Moldova](https://handsofhopenw.org/medical-missions-and-small-shipments/) - Medical Team to Nicaragua We received a thank-you note from a medical team that took supplies to Nicaragua. “I just wanted to touch base and say thank you again for the donations from Hands of Hope, Northwest. In 6 days, we were able to serve over 550 people with medical services. Attached are some photos
- [ South Sudan: Medical Mission](https://handsofhopenw.org/medical-mission-to-south-sudan/) - Hope For Every Nation Thank you Note "The medical donations you sent us last year finally made their way to South Sudan! It was a long 9 month trek. The civil war we had here stopped the goods at the border for many months, but last month they arrived along with our vehicles by a

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