Brenda Mwendwa

Brenda Mwendwa

Things are looking up in Kenya. Because of the quick action of the Kenyan government last March, closing schools and churches, and limiting domestic travel, the pandemic appears to be under control; churches have reopened and the kids went back to school at the beginning of January. One of our most beloved children, Brenda Mwendwa,…

A Vehicle for Hope

A Vehicle for Hope

Over the years we have lacked a vehicle to transport the children to and from their regular activities of attending school, shopping for food and supplies for the home, and visiting medical providers. This lack of vehicles creates a constant struggle for us to transport the children to where they need to be. Transportation safety…

Race to Support HCF Spans Continents

Race to Support HCF Spans Continents

The Setauket-based Hope Children’s Fund, a local charity that supports AIDs-affected  former “street children” at the Jerusha Mwiraria Hope Children’s Home in Meru, Kenya, found a novel way to continue their fundraising effort, in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic. Every year since 2005, the Fund has hosted a Bi-Continental 5K Run/Walk to generate income for the…

2020 Crisis Appeal

2020 Crisis Appeal

April, 2020 Dear Friends of Hope Children’s Fund, In this time of crisis, we hope you and your family remain safe and healthy. Certainly, the world is a better place with kind people like you in it. We maintain our commitment to the orphans and vulnerable children we support. Please know they are safe and…

Paul Orando

Paul Orando

Paul Orando is a rising star on the futbol pitch and in the classroom. This 13 year old recently took the KCPE exam and is putting 100 percent of his effort into not only making his future, but also being an inspiration. Another 100 percent goes to helping his younger brothers and sisters live comfortably,…

Edith Kanana

Edith Kanana

Edith Kanana: Moving on, moving up! Edith came to Hope Children’s Fund’s Jerusha Mwiraria Children’s Home in 2011, worked her way through Gikumene Primary School and is now attending high school at the Kaaga Girls Secondary School. When classes are not in session, she returns to the children’s home. Edith was born on May 11,…

2019 5K

2019 5K

BI-CONTINENTAL CROSS COUNTRY 5K RUN/WALK The 15th annual bi-continental 5k run took place on June 2nd in both Meru, Kenya and Port Jefferson Station. The simultaneous event raises funds and awareness for the Jerusha Mwiraria hope children’s fund home in Meru, Kenya. We currently support 89 orphans and vulnerable children. The race winners receive the…