2022 Was a Year of Unprecedented Hunger
There’s a meme of a woman looking inside her refrigerator and commiserating, “There’s no food. Just ingredients to make food.” That lady may not be happy with her meal options,…
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Leslee Baron
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Poverty Doesn’t Pause at Christmas
During the Christmas season, people often focus on the joy and cheer of the holidays. However, it is important to remember those in our communities who are not as fortunate.…
Do Something Good Today! #GivingTuesday
We were curious about the history of GivingTuesday, so we Googled it. We learned that a network of global collaborators launched GivingTuesday ten years ago simply to encourage people to…
Seeking Peace and Security in Haiti Civil War
Earlier this month, I sat in a room with a few of the most intelligent and passionate people I know, who coincidentally serve as Bright Hope’s field directors and international…
Lessons From Dad
With Father’s Day coming up this Sunday, naturally, I’m thinking about my dad. No matter what kind of man your father was, we all learned something from our dads. Among…
Another Reason to Love Bright Hope
Haiti has suffered a giant’s portion of hardship between natural disasters, political upheaval, gang violence, and deportations. And now, the small Caribbean country also faces a serious pending global food…
Hope Drives Them Forward
Haiti made the news again at the end of March when frustrated citizens set an airplane on fire. Yet, despite the barrage of violence and destruction, we see snippets of…
Haiti, a Country in Crisis. There Is No End to This Tunnel.
Although situated on the crystal blue water of the beautiful Caribbean, Haiti’s story reads like that of a country drowning in a humanitarian tsunami. A series of devastating blows In…
What I Learned When My Husband Lost His Job
Unemployment Can Feel Scary When my husband lost his job, I was scared. If he went too long without work, we could fall behind on our bills, or even lose our house. I trust…
The content’s so vital we’re rerunning this blog!
Last year Bright Hope Ally Henry Pitman wrote to tell us about his experience redeeming a Bright Coin with his grandkids. We shared his story with you last spring and want to…