We are making steady progress toward our goal of constructing the Divine Hope Health Center in Umume-Obodoukwu, Nigeria. This center aims to provide essential medical and mental health care services to community members who currently lack access to such resources. Although we still have a long way to go before we can fully realize the dream of having a functional Divine Hope Health Center, we are excited about the progress we have made so far, thanks to the generous contributions and donations from our friends and supporters of the Divine Hope Mission.
At this time, we have raised the walls and structures of the building to the roofing level. We are currently constructing the parapet around the building, which is necessary before beginning the roofing. Our initial estimate indicates that the roofing will cost approximately $50,000. Our goal for this year, 2025, is to complete the roofing work.
Giving Food + Spreading Hope
With gratitude to our supporters and donors, we had a successful food program this past January 2025. We assisted more individuals and families than ever, providing over 100 bags of rice and essential food items such as canned tomatoes and oil. Approximately 150 people benefited from our program.
A special thanks to the Glastonbury Rotary Club of Connecticut, a key sponsor of our Food Program this year. Your contributions do more than just help us provide food to those in need; they demonstrate your kindness, care, solidarity, and shared value with us to spread the light of hope. The inspirational writer Mary Anne Radmacher beautifully captured the reward of bringing light to others when she said, “As we work to create light for others, we naturally light our own way.”
