[Updated December 2011]

This little girl absolutely melted my heart.

Her orphanage, Kolmbocha, is far from the capital city in Ethiopia. I asked the director, “When was the last time you had any visitors?” His answer? Eight years. My hope this Christmas is that sweet little girls like Hiatt won’t be forgotten by my friends and family here in the US.  There are many orphanages like this one that need sponsors like you.

To find out more about the Children’s HopeChest “community-to-community” sponsorship program for your church, business, or online group, just complete this form and we’ll get back in touch with you very soon.

Also, you can give a gift of hope this ChristmasMake a gift in honor of someone special this Christmas–a gift that brings hope to orphans like Hiatt.

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