Photos by @HaleyGeorge — Photos by @HaleyGeorge

He looks up with shy eyes, speaking softly-- but speaking.

Three years ago, Olsen came to House of Hope as a malnourished two-year-old, with scabies, parasites, and no indication that he could formulate a word. In light of Haiti’s 300,000 orphans, House of Hope provides children with a safe place to call home and an attention to their most basic, human needs.

When Olsen arrived, he was immediately immersed in a world he had never before experienced. Transformation ignited through access to familial community, education, and nutrition. Olsen grew from having no energy to being able to keep up in playing alongside the other children; he changed form being worn by a sad demeanor to wearing an endearing smile.

Though shy at first, Olsen warms up quickly by grasping an outstretched hand or snuggling sweetly into any empty lap. In three years at House of Hope, Olsen has grown –– from silent to resounding, from apathetic to attentive, from neglected to loved, and from detached to engaged –– always with his joyful grin.

House of Hope loves transforming lives, like Olsen's, by providing kids with a safe home, health, education and family. Give the gift of life transformation for Olsen and his siblings at House of Hope.

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The Power of Hope - an Update from the Founder

GUESS WHAT!? We have a new website!! What better time to launch this new site then on the heels of an amazing summer trip to Haiti. Returning from the past few weeks in Haiti, I am encouraged by the work we have been able to do AND even more excited about the direction we are heading. We've been able to see so much progress and sustainability within all of our programs and overall community. Each person that joined us in Haiti was able to share their unique gifts and talents. We were able to mentor, lead, teach new skills and just share good ole fashioned love to so many. It truly was an amazing time for our organization.

At the end of last year, we decided to strategically focus our efforts on four core areas that allow us to work efficiently and effectively with locals in Haiti. The results have been incredible. We ARE making a lasting impact on the lives of the those we work with and future generations. We have made so much progress since we first started and are grateful to all of you who have supported us along the way. Not many folks can say (well at least ordinary folks like me) they have witnessed the transformation of a community through the generosity of others many of these individuals will never meet. Individuals of this community are human beings who did not ask to be born in a country where the most basic resources are often not available and where it is a struggle to survive. However, through our programs, we have been able to provide these resources - allowing individuals to thrive and care for themselves and their families - and now wanting to encourage their community to do the same. I am honored to walk along each of you in this journey of simply loving others.