Partnership Story – Jim Foubister and Billy Swanson, Tri County Air Conditioning and Heating

In the grand finale of our "Fueling the Future" series, we're honored to have Atkelt Simon, an extraordinary individual who once benefited from sponsorship and is now a vital part of the HopeChest team. Join us as Atkelt shares his remarkable journey from being a sponsored child to a dedicated employee, shedding light on the transformative power of sponsorship for young adults during this pivotal stage of life.

In this episode, we hear the inspiring story of a couple who decided to sponsor a child in need, not just for a short-term period, but until the child became an adult and achieved success. We explore how the relationship between the couple and the child grew over the years and how they provided not just financial support, but also emotional support and guidance. We learn about the accountability that the couple held the child to, and how it encouraged the child to take ownership of their own success. Ultimately, we see how the power of love and relationship transformed the life of this child, and how it can do the same for others. We discuss the importance of long-term commitment and the impact it can have, not just on the individual being sponsored, but on the sponsor as well. This episode highlights the transformative power of relationship, accountability, and love, and encourages us to consider how we can make a difference in the lives of those around us.

Welcome to the launch of "Fueling the Future," a new series by Children's HopeChest that's all about investing in today's teens and young adults to empower tomorrow's leaders. In this episode, we're thrilled to be joined by four of our own employees, including Rachel Andrews, VP of International Operations, as well as Masha, Yana, and Tanya from our team in Russia. Together, we'll explore the transformative impact of investing in young adults, and dive into the roots of Children's HopeChest and where we're headed as an organization. Join us as we kick off this exciting new series and discover the incredible value and importance of working with young adults to fuel sustainable development around the world.

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Community-to-community relationships are an important part of the HopeChest approach. We share lots of incredible transformation stories from the countries where we work, but what is the transformation like for the communities here in the United States?

We are so excited to be sharing a series that features our partners in the United States! In this series, we’ll be hearing from former and current HopeChest Partnership Leaders, pastors and church leaders, business leaders, and other partners talk about their own personal experiences and the most moving stories from within their own communities.

In the final episode of this series, we are featuring one of our partners, Tri County Air Conditioning and Heating in Venice, FL. In this episode, Jim Foubister and Billy Swanson talk about their business’ partnership with Puerta de Esperanza CarePoint in Guatemala. You'll enjoy listening to his stories and experience with building a relationship with a community in a different country!

Community-to-community relationships are an important part of the HopeChest approach. We share lots of incredible transformation stories from the countries where we work, but what is the transformation like for the communities here in the United States?

We are so excited to be sharing a series that features our partners in the United States! In this series, we’ll be hearing from former and current HopeChest Partnership Leaders, pastors and church leaders, and other partners talk about their own personal experiences and the most moving stories from within their own communities.

In the first episode of this series, we are featuring one of our partners, The River Church in Kalamazoo, MI. In this episode, John Sparks talks about his church's partnership with Oditel CarePoint in Uganda. You'll enjoy listening to his stories and experience with building a relationship with a community on the other side of the world!

Community-to-community relationships are an important part of the HopeChest approach. We share lots of incredible transformation stories from the countries where we work, but what is the transformation like for the communities here in the United States?

We are so excited to be sharing a series that features our partners in the United States! In this series, we’ll be hearing from former and current HopeChest Partnership Leaders, pastors and church leaders, and other partners talk about their own personal experiences and the most moving stories from within their own communities.

In the first episode of this series, we are featuring one of our partners, Faith & Zion Lutheran Church in St. Louis, MO. In this episode, Brandon Boos talks about his church's partnership with AMBI CarePoint in Guatemala. You'll enjoy listening to his stories and experience with building a relationship with a community on the other side of the world!

Community-to-community relationships are an important part of the HopeChest approach. We share lots of incredible transformation stories from the countries where we work, but what is the transformation like for the communities here in the United States?

We are so excited to be sharing a series that features our partners in the United States! In this series, we’ll be hearing from former and current HopeChest Partnership Leaders, pastors and church leaders, and other partners talk about their own personal experiences and the most moving stories from within their own communities.

In the first episode of this series, we are featuring one of our partners, the Orphans of Teso Connect Community in Iowa. In this episode, Jen Debruin talks about her community’s partnership with three CarePoints in Uganda. You'll enjoy listening to her stories and experience with building a relationship with a community on the other side of the world!