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 […]
The 4th Annual Douglas J. McDonough Passion for Education 2021 Gala to benefit Hope Children’s Fund will be July 24, 2021 from 6:00-11:00pm!
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 […]
ANY TIME up to November 1, 2020 ANYWHERE you choose for the 5K distance Raising money for our children during the pandemic has been quite a challenge. But not all has been lost. This year for safety purposes we will have a virtual run/walk. For those unfamiliar with virtual runs, participants can run or walk […]
Please enjoy a picture of Brenda Mwendwa. Those of you who have met her know her “sassy” personality. Born in 2004 she came to the home in November of 2008. She arrived malnourished and was very, very sickly. She struggled mightily at school in her early years. Recently she has been doing quite well in […]
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 […]
Hope Children’s Fund proudly announces our “Passion for Education Gala” to be held on February 16th, 2020 at The East Wind Long Island. Details to follow. Contact kevinmannmail@gmail.com for further information. 100% of all proceeds will go to educate the children of the Jerusha Mwiraria Hope Children’s Fund Home in Meru,Kenya. H.C.F. is a NYS […]
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: 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, […]
