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There are 2 weeks left to register for Night of Hope!

This fun-filled evening will take place on September 8th at the Galaxy Event Center in Meridian. Tickets are $75.00 and will be on sale until August 25th on Eventbrite.com!

We are excited and honored to share with you the stories of women and children whose lives have been changed by the simple gift of food. Proceeds from the event will go towards supporting 300 more HIV/AIDS families per month through the Feeding Families initiative!

Registration is almost here!

FiftyTwo.Four is a close partner of Send Hope Now that gathers a dedicated group of runners and walkers in Boise, Idaho each year to complete 4 half marathons in 4 weeks. The purpose of these races is to raise funds for the HIV children in India.

Interested in joining the 2023 team? Online Registration opens on April 15th! Register or get more info at: fiftytwofour.org

Spring Info Meeting:
Monday, April 17th @ 6:30pm
Calvary Chapel Boise Lobby

2023 Video: https://vimeo.com/814407553/2e709dc505

"Happy is she who believed that the Lord would fulfill the promises He made to her." -Luke 1:45

Today we celebrate the hard-working women within our Indian communities. Those who have been widowed, live with chronic illnesses, and provide for their families. AND those leading by Godly example as nurses, child caretakers, teachers, and administrative staff.

Happy International Women's Day!

It's ! Hansen's Disease (also known as leprosy) still occurs in over 120 countries around the globe. Like many of these countries, there are still strong social stigmas surrounding the disease throughout India.

Send Hope Now supports two l***r colonies in south-central India through food assistance, medical care, and by providing comfortable clothing to those who are deemed "untouchable" by society-- despite the fact that leprosy is easily curable. Please join us in praying for increased awareness and education about leprosy in the slums of India and around the world.

Happy New Year!

Looking back on 2022, we are so amazed at what we were able to accomplish with your faithful partnership. None of this incredibly important work would be possible without your support. Whether you gave to Homes, Outreach, Provision, or Education, you played a part in sending HOPE to India.

Thank you for donating your time and prayers, and for giving so generously over the last year to fulfill this mission. We can't wait to update you on all that happened in 2022 and what has yet to come in 2023! God Bless.

There are just TWO DAYS left to make a year-end gift!

Each month, we send funding to India to cover requests that arise within our Homes of Hope orphanages, churches, and their surrounding communities. Your year-end gifts are heavily relied upon and go towards meeting these needs throughout the year.

We truly couldn't do any of this without you. Thank you for considering a gift to the India General Fund. We can't wait to see what the new year has in store!

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Would you consider giving a year-end gift to cover urgent needs?

As 2022 comes to a close, now is the time to prepare for all that is to come in 2023! Did you know that most urgent need requests are funded by your year-end gifts? Donations given to the India General Fund help to immediately cover these needs as they arise throughout the year.

This includes emergency medical care, building repairs, care for unsponsored children, necessary transportation, unsupported pastors, uncovered higher education expenses, and more. Thank you for sending HOPE to India!

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Merry Christmas!

It has been an incredible year raising funds for such important projects and connecting with so many of you through church events, the annual Send Hope Auction, and FiftyTwo.Four races! We reflect on the blessing it was to have Pastor Guna and his wife Victoria come all the way from India to share the amazing work the Lord has been doing over the last few years.

Most importantly, we are so grateful to have partnered with you in fulfilling the mission of sending HOPE to orphans, widows, and the most vulnerable people within our communities across India. We can't wait to see what 2023 holds! God bless.

It's that time to begin thinking about all that the Lord has in store for 2023! Not only do your year-end donations go towards the amazing causes you are passionate about, but they are also tax deductible. This year, be sure to check out all of the ways you can give-- as there are now more than ever!

We are just $5,000 away from our goal for Christmas Gifts for children and staff, which are due at the end of today 12/15! You can also browse our gift catalog on sendhopenow.org to give a gift that will last all year.

Donate Now: https://sendhopenow.kindful.com/

We are so amazed at all of the generosity shown on and over the course of this 2022 holiday season. There is just one week left to raise the rest of the funding. All funds must be collected by December 15th, so that there is time to purchase and prepare all of the gifts before the Christmas celebrations. This would not be possible without your generous giving... and for that, we say thank you!

Donation Link: https://sendhopenow.kindful.com/christmas2022

Today is the day! It's and this year, we are asking you to give a life-changing Christmas gift to child or hard-working staff member in India. Did you know that you can still give a Christmas gift, even if you aren't sponsoring a child or pastor? There are plenty of unsponsored children and staff that are eagerly awaiting gifts!

We hope you join us for , the global day of generosity. Just a reminder, Christmas gifts are due December 15th, 2022!

Donation Link: https://sendhopenow.kindful.com/christmas2022

is right around the corner on November 29th. This is a global day of generosity for people around the world to come together to thank, help, give, show kindness, and share what they have with those in need. This year, we are asking you to give a Christmas gift that will put a smile on the face of a child or hard-working staff member in India. We hope you join us as we raise the remainder of the funds needed for Christmas gifts, due December 15th, 2022!

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It's officially the time of the year to bless children and staff with Christmas gifts! These are some of the most impactful gifts you can give, as they not only touch the lives of those within our ministry in India-- but also, their surrounding communities.

Your donation helps ensure that every child, pastor, and staff member receives a gift this year.

Help support Give a Christmas Gift to a Child or Family in India Each year at Christmas, our Homes of Hope children look forward to a time of celebration that includes a special meal, song and dance, and a gift for each child. Every child gets a brand new outfit to wear and a personal item such as a ball, watch, or doll. Pastors and staff members receive financia...

We are so excited to announce that we are looking for a full-time staff member to add to the Send Hope Now team! The Fund Development Manager is a brand new position that we are looking to hire on immediately. We know that everyone in our close-knit community has incredible connections, and we would love for you to share this news with friends, family, and colleagues of yours!

The Fund Development Manager will be responsible for growing Send Hope Now's donor relations initiatives and raising financial support to sustain all programs and operations. This person is first and foremost an advocate of Jesus Christ, and has experience in fundraising, communications, marketing, or customer service in a nonprofit or business environment.

To find out more about this position, visit the full job description: https://www.indeed.com/job/fund-development-manager-f0ab3fac7e78db30 To apply for the job, please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected].

Dear friends,

Just a reminder, the Send Hope Now team will be at Calvary Chapel Boise (123 S Auto Dr, Boise, ID 83709) today, October 19th from 10 am - 12 pm for a meet and greet time with India Director, Pastor Guna and his wife Victoria. We will be located in the lobby and invite you to stop by for coffee, tea, and a special time of connection.

We hope to see you there!
- Send Hope Now Team

We had an incredible time at Calvary Boise this past weekend! Pastor Guna and Drew Brodien our director in India and America respectively had the opportunity to share what the Lord has been doing through Send Hope Now in India. If you want to hear what they had to say go to http://ow.ly/EzaZ50L7jBc.

We are just a few weeks away from our biggest event of the year! As you may have heard, the Plant Hope Dinner & Auction is coming up on October 7th, 2022. There is only ONE WEEK left to get tickets!

We look forward to spending this special evening with our Send Hope Now family and raise funding for the Odisha Project! Tables reservations are available for parties of 10, please reach out to [email protected] or 208-509-4516 for more information. We can't wait to celebrate with you! Go to http://ow.ly/EYFV50KJiXJ to get your tickets!

Plant Hope Dinner & Auction Send Hope Now's Plant Hope Dinner & Auction 2022 is an event that will plant a new church and community hub in the tribal region of Odisha.

We are just a few weeks away from our biggest event of the year! As you may have heard, the Plant Hope Dinner & Auction is coming up on October 7th, 2022. We are excited to have the opportunity to share what the Lord is doing in India, and all the details surrounding our newest project in the tribal state of Odisha. This event features a silent auction, dinner, a word from Pastor Guna, and a live auction!

Table reservations are available for parties of 10, please reach out to [email protected] or 208-509-4516 for more information. We can't wait to celebrate with you!

Purchase your tickets before September 23rd on Eventbrite.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/plant-hope-dinner-auction-tickets-371473105057

Dear friends,

We are incredibly excited to announce that Pastor Guna, Director of India Operations, will be our special guest speaker at the Plant Hope Dinner and Auction 2022 on October 7th! It has been several years since anyone from our team in India has been able to make the long trip to the United States, and we are so blessed to have the opportunity to host Pastor Guna and his wife Victoria in just a few weeks.

For those who may not be familiar with the history of Send Hope Now, this ministry began in 1989 through a chance encounter between Pastor Guna and Calvary Chapel Church in Boise, Idaho. Guna grew up as an orphan in India and felt the Lord call him to care for future generations of orphans. While on a trip to visit his sister in Boise, Guna walked into Calvary, shared his heart for his community in India, and the ministry was born.

Guna will be sharing a word and will give an update on all of the exciting projects taking place in India the evening of October 7th. He will also have the opportunity to speak at various churches and reconnect with close ministry partners over the course of his time in the U.S.. For more information about connecting with Guna, please reach out to our office. We hope that this news encourages and excites you, and we can't wait for this time of connection... More details to come!

Get your tickets at http://ow.ly/KwGv50KykgQ.

You may recall reading about 7 year old Stephen, the son of Pastor Bhasker in Karnataka, who was diagnosed with bone cancer just a few months ago. After undergoing initial treatment, doctors made the difficult decision to amputate his left leg in an attempt to stop the cancer from spreading.

Since then, Stephen has made it through two sessions of chemotherapy and has remained under the watchful eye of medical stuff. Due to some of the side effects he's been experiencing from the treatment, such as pain, discomfort, and vomiting, he has not been able to leave the hospital.

Yesterday, however, we received word that Stephen should be well enough to be discharged from the hospital by the end of this week. During this time, he will be able to rest, be with his family, and have some normalcy back in his life. His doctors are planning for him to undergo a third chemotherapy treatment in the coming weeks, but a date has not been decided yet. We will continue to gather information about his well-being and send updates as they come in from our team in India.

We thank you for partnering with us in prayer for Stephen. Please continue to pray for his health, his family, and his medical team.

Some of you may remember a prayer request we put out recently for an orphan girl Kavitha. Last night she went home to be with the Lord. She was 19 years old and had been struggling physically for some time. Please pray for the team in India as they grieve this loss. We rejoice that she is with Jesus and no longer in pain.

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Indian corruption and bribery is something we always have had to deal with as a Christian organization in a Hindu nation. Currently we are in a land dispute with a man who claims to have ownership of the land that has our two largest Homes of Hope. Please join us in prayer for Guna and the team as they figure out how to combat this claim with love and integrity.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW for the 2022 Plant Hope Dinner & Auction!

Today is the day to buy tickets for the Plant Hope Dinner & Auction on October 7th, 2022! It will be a time to gather, share how Jesus is moving in India, and raise funds for the planting of a new church and community hub in the tribal region of Odisha. This special event includes a gourmet meal, an in-person visit from the leadership in India, and an auction.

Ticket sales cover the costs of putting on this event so that ALL funds raised on October 7th go directly to the Odisha Project.

About the Odisha Project

Odisha is an eastern Indian state of over 43 million people, best known for it's tribal cultures and ancient Hindu temples. Hindus make up the overwhelming majority of Odisha's population and Muslims make up the largest minority. Only 2% of the people living in Odisha are Christian and those who are believers face heavy opposition and persecution.

This project will plant a community hub with a brand new church, home for children, and safe space for various outreach projects to take place. It will provide our team in India with the opportunity to train up new pastors and leaders who will begin their own ministries within the region. Community outreach projects, such as the widow assistance and feeding families programs, are the best way for our pastors to not only help those in need, but also share Jesus with those who do not know Him.

Check out our Eventbrite page for FAQs and table reservation information! If you can't make it to the event and still want to give, you can do so at http://ow.ly/awuX50K8OLH by giving to "Designated Projects".

Buy Tickets Now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/plant-hope-dinner-auction-tickets-371473105057

Praise the Lord!

A song of worship from the South India Pastor's Conference. Please pray as the team in India travels and prepares for the North India Pastors Conference on Thursday! These conferences are an incredible time annually for all the pastors affected by your generous giving to Send Hope Now to gather together, be encouraged by the Word, and worship the Lord.

Why are you cast down, O my soul?
And why are you disquieted within me?
Hope in God;
For I shall yet praise Him,
The help of my countenance and my God.
Psalm 42:11

Update on the staff child Stephen:

Stephen is 7 years old and is the son of Pastor Bhasker, one of our staff members of 15 years who leads a church in Karnataka. For the last two months, Stephen has been undergoing treatment for bone cancer in Bangalore.

After weeks of going back and forth with doctors, his family and our India team made the difficult decision to have his left leg amputated in an attempt to stop the cancer from spreading to the rest of his body.

This has been a major adjustment for little Stephen, as he still does not quite understand why all of this is happening to him. When Pastor Guna (our Director in India) went to visit soon after his surgery, Stephen asked where his leg went. Guna assured him that Jesus was keeping his leg safe and that He would give it back to him one day in heaven.

Later in the visit, Stephen expressed that he wished he had an iPad (like the one Guna had for work) to play games on while he was in the hospital. Guna smiled and promised that he'd bring him one the following day. Overcome with joy, Stephen couldn't help but laugh at the exciting news-- causing Guna and his parents to laugh along with him. His family was relieved to see his smiling face for the first time in awhile. The very next day, Stephen was presented with a brand new iPad-- with many games already installed for him to play while in recovery.

Please join us in praying for Stephen and his family. Please pray for the healing of his cancer, for the wisdom of Stephen's doctors and medical team, and for encouragement. Thank you.

You're invited to attend Send Hope Now's Plant Hope Dinner and Auction on October 7th, 2022! This will be a time to gather together, share all that Jesus has done in India over the last 30 years, and help establish brand new churches in regions that are in need of His light.

This special event will include a silent auction hour, where you will be able to browse and bid on all of the incredible items and experiences on display. We will then enjoy a gourmet meal together and enjoy a word from our team and guest speakers. Last, but not least, we will have a live auction featuring some of our most exciting auction items! More details to come.

Registration opens August 1st on eventbrite.com and closes on September 23.

Dear Send Hope Now Family,

Please join us in prayer for the following children.

One of our Home of Hope children, Kavitha (pictured), is sick and had to be admitted to the hospital. She is 15 years old and was recently welcomed into our home after we found her malnourished and weighing only 30 pounds. Please prayer for her health to continue to improve.

Stephen is a staff members child who recently was diagnosed with cancer. He had surgery to remove the cancer and it became infected. The infection has increased and the doctors have told to amputate his leg to stop the cancer from spreading. Pastor Guna spent 3 hours with the doctors to find an alternative treatment but they have told this is the only option. The surgery is on Thursday. Please pray that God would comfort and strengthen the family during these hard times.

A young boy named Kiran has come to our Home of Hope and he is very weak and had to be admitted to hospital. Doctors are taking tests to see if he has TB. He has lost both his parents and his relatives had neglected him. Please pray for wisdom for the doctors.

Thank you for your prayers for these kids and all the others in need throughout India.

In Christ,
Send Hope Now Team

Over the last several months, the Send Hope Now team in Boise has been working on something very special-- a brand new website! Not only do we want to have the ability to share more exciting content from India, but also provide you with the opportunity to effortlessly navigate our many programs and projects. As of this week, our website is now live!

On the new site, you can learn about our mission, find specific program information, and view our financials. It is also much easier to navigate your Kindful donor login, child sponsor account, and send electronic letters to your sponsored child. Additionally, you can now find information about our Board and directors under the new "Leadership" page.

We encourage you to take a look, explore the new features, and contact us with any comments, questions, or concerns you have while browsing the new website. Your feedback is important to us, we'd love to hear from you!

Go to www.sendhopenow.org to view the new website.

If you're a partner of Send Hope, then you're probably familiar with the HIV/AIDS Nutrition Kits Program. Nutrition kits provide essentials such as food, supplemental ingredients, and hygiene items to families in need, many of which suffer from HIV. This year, we made the decision to rename the program in hopes of truly capturing what is accomplished through this special and unique ministry-- which is feeding families.

Millions of families in the slums of India suffer from hunger each year as a result of extreme poverty. Most people living in these areas work daily-wage, manual labor jobs that do not provide them with the income needed to sustain a family. On top of this, those suffering from negative health effects related to chronic illnesses often find it difficult to hold and keep a job. When money gets tight, children can go days or weeks without a meal.

Your gift helps ensure that families won’t go hungry in times of need. A gift of $15 supplies a family with one month’s worth of food. Can you imagine feeding your family for only $15? Whether it's a one-time or monthly gift, you can make a huge impact on a hungry family. If you are already giving monthly to the HIV/AIDS Nutrition Kits Program, no need to fret! Your gift will remain unchanged, but will show up as "Feeding Families" in your giving portal and on your emailed receipts.

By making a gift to Feeding Families, you’ll help by providing much-needed essentials to a family in need, such as:

- Nutritious food kits that include wheat flour, legumes, milk powder, cooking oil, biscuits, and other staple ingredients

- Therapeutic foods that help HIV/AIDS-infected families supplement their medication and treatments

- Education for parents on healthy, balanced diets for themselves and children of all ages

- Supplementary powdered infant formula for undernourished babies

- Hygiene items such as soap, hand sanitizer, and baby oil

Go to http://ow.ly/fNgT50JsRzj to give

Pray for India 🙏

Thank you to all those who supported us through Idaho Gives this week! For those who would still like to support Send Hope Now children who are getting their education you can do so at http://ow.ly/AitN50IZhJL until midnight tonight!

You may recall the story of Vinesh, whose life was completely changed by education. Vinesh became an orphan at a young age after losing both of his parents. Vinesh was brought to our Home of Hope when he was 7 years old, and it was there that he developed a love for learning. However, when the time came for him to attend college, he had no living family members to turn to for financial support.

Thanks to the Higher Education Fund, which provides students the opportunity to earn their degrees, Vinesh had his tuition fully covered. He went on to complete not only his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, but also Bible school. While serving as an intern in one of our Homes of Hope, he also decided to pursue his MBA. Once his education was complete, he got an incredible opportunity to work in a bank as a financial analyst. He has now made it his mission to give back as much as he can to his community and to our many projects in India.

In total, Vinesh was supported by Send Hope Now for 17 years. Normally, an orphan in his position would find it difficult to even complete a high school education. Vinesh has gone above and beyond to pursue his calling, and he is so grateful to the Higher Education program for helping him through the process. Today, during Idaho Gives, you can make a difference in the life of someone just like Vinesh by giving a gift to Higher Education.

https://www.idahogives.org/campaigns/higher-education

Today's the day! Now through Thursday, May 5th, celebrate Idaho Gives by joining us in our effort to send our students to high school and college. Your donation of an amount will help or choose any of the suggested giving options.

Why support Higher Education? Your giving to Higher Education helps the children who have grown up in our Homes of Hope orphanages have an opportunity to pursue their God-given callings. Getting their high school and college education allows these young adults to escape extreme poverty and give back to their churches and communities. Many of these children grow up and either work for the organization or financially support our efforts in their hometowns.

Here’s how you can make a difference:
1. Visit our Idaho Gives page
2. Make a donation
3. Spread the word! Text a friend. Forward our emails. Post on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and tag us using the hashtags and

Help us send 200 students to school!

We are excited to announce that Send Hope Now will be participating in Idaho Gives this year! Idaho Gives is an opportunity for the local community to come together to support and connect with nonprofit organizations in the area. Even if you're not in Idaho, you can still celebrate with us!

We need your help in raising a total of $75,000 for the Higher Education Program this year, which will help over 200 students attend High School and College starting in June. On May 2nd - 5th, you can visit Send Hope Now's fundraising page https://www.idahogives.org/campaigns/higher-education and make a donation to us or any of the other great nonprofit organizations participating.

All giving will end at 11:59 PM on May 5th, so be sure to get your gift in on time! We would love for you to help us spread the word by telling your friends, family members, and followers about our work in India.

If you have any questions about the Higher Education Program, Idaho Gives, or how you can help, please reach out to us by phone at 208-509-4516, or email [email protected]. Be sure to look out for upcoming emails and follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

We are excited to announce that we will be partnering with Harvest Ministries this weekend, April 23-24, for Boise Harvest at ExtraMile Arena. Send Hope Now will have a booth located outside of Entrance 3 and our team will be there to say hello! We will be there before the doors open at 4:30 until the start of the event. If you are planning to attend, we would love to have the opportunity to connect with you!

Boise Harvest is a FREE event, featuring performances from Chris Tomlin, Jeremy Camp, Andy Mineo, and Jordan Feliz, and a message of hope from Pastor Greg Laurie. The event starts at 6:00 pm and doors open at 4:30 pm! For more information about the event, visit the Boise Harvest website.

For any questions about our booth, contact us at 208-509-4516 or [email protected] for more information. We are overjoyed to be part of this community-based event and can't wait to meet you!

Today is the day! We have partnered with Panda Express to raise support for the Higher Education Fund that will send over 200 students to high school and college in India this year. This fundraiser is through online ordering only (not in store) and orders may be placed for pickup or delivery at any Panda Express location in your area nationwide. Treat yourself to a delicious meal and Panda Express will generously donate 28% of ALL sales to Send Hope!

You can help get the word out by sharing our Fundraising Page and telling all of your friends, family, and social media followers!

Our students need a total of $75,000 for their educational expenses this year.

To learn more go to http://ow.ly/V7Qn50IEfmc!