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# Hope Story Missions

Bringing help and hope to aged-out orphans

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://hopestorymissions.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [350 kids give their life to Christ!](https://hopestorymissions.org/2023/09/23/350-kids-give-their-life-to-christ/) - Two weeks ago we shared with you how Hope Story Missions was able to save a young boys life because we are still physically going to Haiti and have resources to diagnose critical illnesses and procure the needed medicines. Little Johnny is doing great and loves his new crib! In their second year, we asked
- [Lennox is heading back to Haiti Saturday!](https://hopestorymissions.org/2023/08/10/lennox-is-heading-back-to-haiti-saturday/) - Hello from Hope Story Missions and Lennox Barnett! It has been too long, Lennox, and we’re truly sorry about that. So much has been happening, though, we just wanted to get reacquainted with you and let you in on how God is working in and through our ministry! First of all, please pray fervently for
- [Saving lives...literally...in Haiti!](https://hopestorymissions.org/2023/09/09/saving-lives-literally-in-haiti/) - Hope Story Mission’s reason for being is to serve aged-out orphans and underprivileged children in the poorest countries in the world. We do this by sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ through story and song and providing safe housing, life skills, education, and spiritual guidance. We want to help the aged-out orphan move from dependence to

## Pages

- [Home](https://hopestorymissions.org/) - orphans to become of their communities. Hope For Tomorrow Providing Hope Welcome to Hope Story Missions Equipping aged-out orphans to become flourishing members of their communities. Orphans who have aged out of institutions are often left to fend for themselves, putting them at heightened risk for sex and labor trafficking, or gang recruitment. Hope Story
- [About Us](https://hopestorymissions.org/about-us/) - Lennox Barnett How It Started Our Founder & Executive Director Hope Story Mission was founded by Lennox Barnett, who knows first-hand the trauma of being raised in an orphanage. When his mother died just before his 15th birthday, Lennox was left in the care of an institution in Kingston, Jamacia. Lennox was later offered the
- [Skill Building](https://hopestorymissions.org/skill-building/) - Resident Program Skill Building & Outreach Skill building Vocation Training - Heavy Equipment, Tailor, Entrepreneurial Skills, Skills Training. Culinary Arts - Learning to cook for themselves as well as the community. Computer Sciences - Becoming proficient in programs and the internet. Outreach Crossroads Kids Clubs - Weekly gatherings of local children to hear the Gospel.
- [Resident Program](https://hopestorymissions.org/resident-program/) - Together, we can make a difference. We currently serve young men in Petit-Goâve, Haiti in a campus setting. Each resident participates in educational and/or vocational training, culinary, technology, and business classes.As a faith-based organization, HSM places a strong emphasis on spiritual growth and development for each participant.HSM residents also participate in a number of outreach programs
- [Impact Reports](https://hopestorymissions.org/impact-reports/) - Click Here To Access Our Latest Newsletter.
- [Contact Us](https://hopestorymissions.org/contact-us/) - Connect With Us We would love to hear from you. If you need more information on the ministry or have questions, please get in touch with us. Phone (815) 543-9039 Email info@hopestorymissions.org Mailing Address 7431 E. State Street #358 Rockford, IL 61108 Match Code To Submit: Δ
- [Donate](https://hopestorymissions.org/donate/) - Click here to give via Zeffy. Click here to give via PayPal. HSM can accept gifts of stock, as well as mandatory IRA withholdings. You can also mail a check to our mailing address:7431 E. State Street #358, Rockford, IL 61108 You can change the future for an aged-out orphan! By investing into HSM, you
- [Five Pillars](https://hopestorymissions.org/five-pillars/) - Register Now Let’s join and make a difference The Five Pillars Providing a home and support for aged-out orphans to transition from an unstructured, hopeless life of dependence to a God-centered and purposeful future, we have centered the program around Five Pillars that we believe will launch these young adults into a thriving, independent life!
- [Critical Questions](https://hopestorymissions.org/critical-questions/) - Love Today Orphans ask these critical questions: Am I Known? Am I Loved? Do I Belong? Tommy Walker wrote a worship song that answers these questions. The first verse summarizes Jesus' heart towards orphans and is what we at HSM believe as well: I have a Maker; He formed my heart. Before even time began,
- [153M](https://hopestorymissions.org/153m/) - Orphans Today 153M 153 million children are orphans in the world today. According to UNICEF, this number grows by 5700 children orphaned daily. Although the cause varies from child to child, the result is the same: Hopelessness. After an orphan turns 18, they are often released from the orphanage with no more than a grocery
- [Donor Dashboard](https://hopestorymissions.org/donor-dashboard/)
- [Donation Confirmation](https://hopestorymissions.org/donation-confirmation/)
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- [Shop](https://hopestorymissions.org/shop/)
- [Cart](https://hopestorymissions.org/cart/)
- [Checkout](https://hopestorymissions.org/checkout/)
- [My account](https://hopestorymissions.org/my-account/)
- [Donor Dashboard](https://hopestorymissions.org/donor-dashboard-2/)
- [Volunteers](https://hopestorymissions.org/volunteers/) - Dan Macdonald Board Member I am a husband to my wife, Jasmine, and a father to our four children—Liam, Xander, Emma, and Ellie. I own a woodworking machinery distribution company and am a licensed Chris Ballard Secretary My name is Christopher Ballard, MD. My wife and I live in a rural farming area in southern
- [Give -  Success Page](https://hopestorymissions.org/give-success-page/)
- [Donation History Page](https://hopestorymissions.org/donation-history-page/)
- [Events Page](https://hopestorymissions.org/events-page/) - 04 Mar March 4, 2022 @ 8:00 am Protect eco system 04 Mar March 4, 2022 @ 8:00 am Fight for right cause 09 Mar March 9, 2022 @ 8:00 am One-Day Online Fundraiser 08 Mar March 8, 2022 @ 8:00 am Organise your own fundraiser 04 Mar March 4, 2022 @ 8:00 am Play
- [Gallery](https://hopestorymissions.org/gallery/) - Child Education Charity Child Education Charity Child Education Charity Child Education Charity Child Education Charity Child Education Charity Child Education Charity Child Education Charity Child Education Charity

## My Templates

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## Donation Forms

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## Footer Builder

- [Footer](https://hopestorymissions.org/footer/footer/) - Hope Story Missions is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to serve aged-out orphans and underprivileged children in the poorest countries in the world, like Haiti, Kenya, Jamaica, Trinidad, and others. Donate Menu About Us Resident Program News Contact Us Donate Contact Phone (815) 543-9039 Email info@hopestorymissions.org Mailing Address 7431 E. State Street #358

## Header Builder

- [Header 1](https://hopestorymissions.org/gva_header/header-1/) - info@hopestorymissions.org (815) 543-9039 Facebook Instagram Youtube Donate Home About Us 153M Critical Questions Resident Program Five Pillars Skill Building Donate Contact Us Impact Reports
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## Team

- [Chris Ballard](https://hopestorymissions.org/team/chris-ballard/) - My name is Christopher Ballard, MD. My wife and I live in a rural farming area in southern Illinois just a couple of hours east of St. Louis, Missouri. We have been blessed with three wonderful children. I met Lennox several years ago at a Christian boy’s camp and we have remained in contact since
- [Kedler Abelard](https://hopestorymissions.org/team/kedler-abelard/) - I am the Founder and Executive Director of YesImpact. Additionally, I am the owner of an IT consulting company, KEFAPSystems. With over 17 years of experience as a computer engineer, I've worked extensively in the IT field. However, beyond my professional pursuits, I consider myself a dedicated father to my son. This deep sense of
- [Lennox Barnett](https://hopestorymissions.org/team/lennox-barnett/) - I was born blind in Kingston, Jamaica. Shortly after birth, I was diagnosed with congenital glaucoma. Because it was so rare to see this disease in a newborn baby, doctors at The University Hospital in Kingston began doing exploratory surgeries. As a child, I began to see after one of the exploratory surgeries! The doctors
- [Kerry Hess](https://hopestorymissions.org/team/kerry-hess/) - I have been a registered nurse (RN) since 2012, working in various locations in hospital Emergency and Critical Care departments (Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin), and prehospital in helicopter flight transport (in the Chicagoland area). Specifically, I have been fortunate to work in two hospital Emergency Departments, a Neuro/Trauma/Burn Intensive Care Unit, a Gastroenterology clinic
- [Dan Macdonald](https://hopestorymissions.org/team/dan-macdonald/) - I am a husband to my wife, Jasmine, and a father to our four children—Liam, Xander, Emma, and Ellie. I own a woodworking machinery distribution company and am a licensed mortgage loan officer, also known as “Dan the Mortgage Man,” at Edge Home Finance. Most importantly, I am a passionate follower of Jesus Christ. My
- [Birga Alden](https://hopestorymissions.org/team/birga-alden/) - I have a professional history in project management, and working with organizations and volunteer groups serving the underprivileged and families living in poverty. I have a passion for community collaboration and enjoy facilitating meetings between entities to examine potential for new and innovative ways to work together. I spent 10 years in radio & TV
- [Casey Bankord](https://hopestorymissions.org/team/casey-bankord/) - As an entrepreneur and senior executive, I've had the privilege of leading, selling, and incubating startup businesses across various industries. My expertise spans product design and development, corporate finance and accounting, branding and positioning, business model design, growth and marketing strategy, as well as raising capital. Currently, I hold the position of Chief Financial Officer
- [Steve Johnson](https://hopestorymissions.org/team/steve-johnson/) - My wife, Berta, and I own a printing and promotional product company specializing in apparel and other branded items. We have a long lasting relationship with Lennox and continue to support his efforts. As Board President, I am determined to bring help and hope to those who find themselves in difficult situations, specifically age-out orphans
- [Jon Thomas](https://hopestorymissions.org/team/jon-thomas/) - Entrepreneur | Board Advisor | Leadership Coach | Thought Provoker
- [Gary Stickley](https://hopestorymissions.org/team/gary-stickley/) - I have been employed in the Financial Services industry for over 20 years, but my passion comes in living out my faith through helping others. I use my financial skills to serve as the Treasurer for the ministry. I met Lennox 6 years ago on a mission trip to Belize. After seeing his passion for providing

## Events

- [Protect eco system](https://hopestorymissions.org/event/protect-eco-system/) - Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam, eaque ipsa quae ab illo. Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam, eaque ipsa quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt explicabo.
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## Categories

- [Bussiness](https://hopestorymissions.org/category/bussiness/)
- [Life Style](https://hopestorymissions.org/category/life-style/)
- [Haiti](https://hopestorymissions.org/category/haiti/)
- [Evangelism](https://hopestorymissions.org/category/evangelism/)
- [Health](https://hopestorymissions.org/category/health/)

## Form Categories

- [Ace Charity](https://hopestorymissions.org/donations/category/ace-charity/)
- [Medical Charity](https://hopestorymissions.org/donations/category/medical-charity/)
- [School Charity](https://hopestorymissions.org/donations/category/school-charity/)
- [Water Charity](https://hopestorymissions.org/donations/category/water-charity/)

## Product categories

- [Uncategorized](https://hopestorymissions.org/product-category/uncategorized/)

## Event Categories

- [Seminars](https://hopestorymissions.org/events/category/seminars/)