Reaching Goals

By 7017444915 December 23, 2025
For the entire beginning of his life, Luke lived life on the floor. We met him on our fourth distribution day in Kenya. His arrival at the site was quiet, but his story spoke volumes. Luke, 11, lives with cerebral palsy. Before he was brought to a children’s home for the disabled, he had endured years of neglect. He was tied up, unable to move around, and kept inside his home so his disability would remain hidden. When they found him, he was emaciated, in constant pain, and X-rays revealed a broken hip that had gone untreated for years. His caregiver, Don, brought Luke to our distribution site for the first wheelchair he has ever owned. Fitting his chair took more than two hours, but Luke smiled through every moment of it. He seemed to understand that his world was opening up for the first time. During the fitting, one of our team members stayed by Luke’s side, comforting him. She shared, “I spent a lot of time with him, praying and singing and just stroking the side of his face. And I think that’s one of the things that really got me, I don’t think he’s had much human contact. He would just lean into me, wanting me to keep going, and he grabbed at my hands like he didn’t want to let go.” Every wheelchair you help provide becomes a turning point - a chance for a child to sit upright for the first time, attend school, join their peers, or simply experience life beyond the walls where they were once hidden. For Luke, it meant being seen, supported, and cared for in ways he had never known. This Christmas season, you can give the gift of mobility and change a life forever. Your support ensures that the most vulnerable are not forgotten and brings dignity and hope to children who have endured far too much. Luke is not alone — children like him are waiting across the world. “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” — Matthew 25:40 You can change a life today. Every gift brings light into the darkness and gives children like Luke a future filled with possibility. Thank you for giving children like Luke, and so many others, a chance at dignity and hope. If you wish to contribute, please CLICK HERE to donate today. We are deeply grateful for your support and prayers as we continue our mission to serve and uplift those in need.
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In this blog we share a Q&A interview with Community Living Lead Jodi Frye and what she loves about her job…

Q: How did you come to be in your position? 

A: I knew the position was open but I was not sure about the hours. I prayed and thought it over and applied. I knew the guys well from previously working with them at My Day and some shifts at the house so I knew I would get along well with them being their lead.

Q: What gifts do you bring to your role?

A: I love working with people! Seeing anyone reach any goal is so rewarding! And working with someone for awhile on a goal and helping them reach it is even more rewarding!

Q: What lessons have you learned working at Hope Haven? 

A: Patience! We are all different! Everyone is beautiful in the way God made them!!

Q: What is your favorite part of your job? 

A: The smiles! I tell our clients constantly I love their smiles because I really do!!

Q: What is your favorite part of your work day?

A: Just working with them helping them or watching them help themselves do something. Coworkers! Love seeing them and working with them in a great environment with the same goals!

Q: What’s the hardest part of your job?

A: Sometimes the hours do get long and you just have to take a deep breath and keep going. 

Q: What is your day not complete without? 

A: SMILES!!!

Q: If you were training a new team member what advice would you give them? 

A: Patience! Our clients may not be used to you yet but they are appreciative you are here!!

Q: Name three things on your bucket list:

1. Seeing Fourth of July fireworks around the Statue of Liberty!

2. Buying my own huge house so I can help more foster kids and special needs families.

3. Growing my family!

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