by Michael Hoffman | Dec 23, 2021 | Kenya
In 2021 CWI was presented the opportunity to come alongside another non-profit organization in Colorado. Every Life, Inc., has developed deep roots in the town of Malindi in the southeast part of Kenya, Africa. For almost two decades, Every Life has worked with local Kenyans helping break the cycle of poverty through nursery school support, job creation programs, and school scholarships.
CWI was excited to be able to finance a large capital school improvement project at Ariana’s Goodwill Academy. This school gives young learners, who would otherwise have no possibility to attend school the opportunity for an education. The funds raised for this project provided the following:
- Sanitation Facilities
- Teacher’s Housing
- 4 Additional Classrooms
- Educational Supplies
While the financial support for these improvements was made by CWI, the work was done by local Kenyans, providing much needed employment for many locals.
by Michael Hoffman | Dec 31, 2018 | Golf
Save the Date
2019 CWI Annual Golf Outing
Monday, August 12, 2019
Geneva National Golf Club
by Michael Hoffman | Dec 29, 2018 | Clinic
2018 was an exciting year as we watched the construction of a medical clinic advance. This clinic, located in Mirebalais, Haiti, was built by local craftsmen, which enabled many craftsmen to earn a living during the building of the clinic. Dedication of the facility took place on August 30, 2018, and the clinic doors were open to the public on September 3. Over 150 patients were seen that day at the clinic, indicating that this will be a well used facility that will meet the medical needs of many.
We are thankful for the many donations that made this facility possible.
by Michael Hoffman | Jan 1, 2018 | Bosco
I first met Bosco in the summer of 2006, when I traveled to Ghana, Africa, to lead workshops in mathematics for Ghanian teachers. John Bosco Bongnea (Bosco) was a member of the Brothers FIC, whose apostolic mission included service to the poor through education. As such, Bosco had connections to different schools that were organized and run by the brotherhood. Through a connection with a college friend, I became acquainted with Bosco, and although I had never met him until the plane on which I traveled landed in Ghana, we quickly became friends.
Children’s World Impact became involved with Bosco when he shared with me a vision for assisting and empowering widows that was laid on his heart. He noticed that there were many women in and around his home village of Ullo, in the Upper West region of Ghana, who had lost their spouse, and were struggling to raise children and sustain themselves. It was this vision that led me to speak with Tyson Ray, founder of CWI. Eventually, CWI adopted the vision, and thus adopted Bosco as a partner in ministry.
I was fortunate to travel to Ghana 2 more times to see the widows’ project as it developed and grew. Each time I stayed with Bosco and got to know him a bit deeper. His heart and concern extended well beyond widows. He was deeply committed to the needs of the poor, marginalized, and particularly the disabled. Whenever we were together, it was very common for him to take a slight detour so that I could meet a disabled young person for whom he had arranged a life altering surgery. It was evident that he was well loved and respected by many! He taught me a great deal about what it means to give to those who have no way of repayment; to give because it is that to which we are all called.
A couple years ago, Bosco was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gherig’s Disease). It was startling news for me, but didn’t alter Bosco’s heart for service. We continued to communicate through e-mail and the occasional phone call, where Bosco would update me on how things were going with the project financed by CWI and how the widows and the communities at large were benefitting. I always inquired about his health, but he was never much interested in that topic, choosing instead to center on ministering to the needy.
Sadly, Bosco died from complications of ALS on November 22, 2017. I learned of his passing right before Christmas. He will be sorely missed, but the lessons I learned from him concerning selfless service will live on.
by Michael Hoffman | Aug 13, 2017 | Sentamen
We met Sentamen in the summer of 2015. At the time she had 4 small children which she was raising by herself. Recognizing that she was making efforts to support herself and make the most of a difficult decision, Children’s World Impact committed to purchasing her a plot of land and to build a basic home in which she could raise her family. After obtaining a legal form of identification, which she had never had, CWI was able to purchase a piece of land for the planned house. Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control, we then lost contact with Sentamen.
After much searching through local Haitian contacts, we were able to locate Sentamen at the end of 2016. At the time, she was living on the land, but in a home that was barely inhabitable. Construction of a new home began early in 2017, and was completed in June. The house consists of a living area, a room for dining, a small kitchen, a bathroom, and bedrooms for the children and Sentamen. Tyson Ray, founder of CWI, and board member, Mike Hoffman, were able to see the home during a short visit to Haiti and reconnect with Sentamen and her children. It was a day neither will soon forget, as they were able to celebrate a promise fulfilled!
