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About Us

Mission & Vision
Values
Statement of Faith
Our Story
Staff & Leadership
Bible open with pages flipping representing values that A Child's Hope Int'l has

About Us

Mission & Vision
Values
Statement of Faith
Our Story
Staff & Leadership
Who We Are
Who We Are

Serving Children with Compassion and Hope

Serving Children with Compassion and Hope

A Child’s Hope Int’l is a Christ-centered nonprofit serving vulnerable children and families with compassion, integrity, and dignity through practical care and lasting hope in Jesus’ name.

A Child’s Hope Int’l is a Christ-centered nonprofit serving vulnerable children and families with compassion, integrity, and dignity through practical care and lasting hope in Jesus’ name.

Vision

We exist to see every child thrive in a secure family, renewed by the love of Jesus.

We exist to see every child thrive in a secure family, renewed by the love of Jesus.

MISSION

We partner with communities to inspire lasting hope in Jesus' name by providing food, clean water, and wholistic care to meet the urgent needs of children and families.

We partner with communities to inspire lasting hope in Jesus' name by providing food, clean water, and wholistic care to meet the urgent needs of children and families.

OUR VALUES
OUR VALUES

Guided by Faith, Compassion, & Integrity

Guided by Faith, Compassion, & Integrity

Our values guide the way we serve, partner, and care for others as we seek to reflect the love of Jesus in every part of our work.

Our values guide the way we serve, partner, and care for others as we seek to reflect the love of Jesus in every part of our work.

Christ
Honoring the name and life-saving message of Jesus Christ through our words, actions and deeds in our relationships with all people.
Compassion
Demonstrating the biblical principle of compassion for our families, guests, staff, the Red Shirt Team members and especially the children we serve.
Life
We believe that every life is sacred—created with purpose and worthy of protection, care, and dignity.
Integrity
Planning and adjusting for ongoing improvement, ethical and culturally appropriate development practices, careful stewardship of resources, and transparent communication even when the work gets messy.
Respect
We embrace the church and the community with honor and respect, especially in our differences, while challenging each other to care sacrificially for the most vulnerable children and families around us.
Christ
Honoring the name and life-saving message of Jesus Christ through our words, actions and deeds in our relationships with all people.
Compassion
Demonstrating the biblical principle of compassion for our families, guests, staff, the Red Shirt Team members and especially the children we serve.
Life
We believe that every life is sacred—created with purpose and worthy of protection, care, and dignity.
Integrity
Planning and adjusting for ongoing improvement, ethical and culturally appropriate development practices, careful stewardship of resources, and transparent communication even when the work gets messy.
Respect
We embrace the church and the community with honor and respect, especially in our differences, while challenging each other to care sacrificially for the most vulnerable children and families around us.
Christ
Honoring the name and life-saving message of Jesus Christ through our words, actions and deeds in our relationships with all people.
Compassion
Demonstrating the biblical principle of compassion for our families, guests, staff, the Red Shirt Team members and especially the children we serve.
Life
We believe that every life is sacred—created with purpose and worthy of protection, care, and dignity.
Integrity
Planning and adjusting for ongoing improvement, ethical and culturally appropriate development practices, careful stewardship of resources, and transparent communication even when the work gets messy.
Respect
We embrace the church and the community with honor and respect, especially in our differences, while challenging each other to care sacrificially for the most vulnerable children and families around us.
Christ
Honoring the name and life-saving message of Jesus Christ through our words, actions and deeds in our relationships with all people.
Compassion
Demonstrating the biblical principle of compassion for our families, guests, staff, the Red Shirt Team members and especially the children we serve.
Life
We believe that every life is sacred—created with purpose and worthy of protection, care, and dignity.
Integrity
Planning and adjusting for ongoing improvement, ethical and culturally appropriate development practices, careful stewardship of resources, and transparent communication even when the work gets messy.
Respect
We embrace the church and the community with honor and respect, especially in our differences, while challenging each other to care sacrificially for the most vulnerable children and families around us.
Christ
Honoring the name and life-saving message of Jesus Christ through our words, actions and deeds in our relationships with all people.
Compassion
Demonstrating the biblical principle of compassion for our families, guests, staff, the Red Shirt Team members and especially the children we serve.
Life
We believe that every life is sacred—created with purpose and worthy of protection, care, and dignity.
Integrity
Planning and adjusting for ongoing improvement, ethical and culturally appropriate development practices, careful stewardship of resources, and transparent communication even when the work gets messy.
Respect
We embrace the church and the community with honor and respect, especially in our differences, while challenging each other to care sacrificially for the most vulnerable children and families around us.
Christ
Honoring the name and life-saving message of Jesus Christ through our words, actions and deeds in our relationships with all people.
Compassion
Demonstrating the biblical principle of compassion for our families, guests, staff, the Red Shirt Team members and especially the children we serve.
Life
We believe that every life is sacred—created with purpose and worthy of protection, care, and dignity.
Integrity
Planning and adjusting for ongoing improvement, ethical and culturally appropriate development practices, careful stewardship of resources, and transparent communication even when the work gets messy.
Respect
We embrace the church and the community with honor and respect, especially in our differences, while challenging each other to care sacrificially for the most vulnerable children and families around us.
Christ
Honoring the name and life-saving message of Jesus Christ through our words, actions and deeds in our relationships with all people.
Compassion
Demonstrating the biblical principle of compassion for our families, guests, staff, the Red Shirt Team members and especially the children we serve.
Life
We believe that every life is sacred—created with purpose and worthy of protection, care, and dignity.
Integrity
Planning and adjusting for ongoing improvement, ethical and culturally appropriate development practices, careful stewardship of resources, and transparent communication even when the work gets messy.
Respect
We embrace the church and the community with honor and respect, especially in our differences, while challenging each other to care sacrificially for the most vulnerable children and families around us.
Christ
Honoring the name and life-saving message of Jesus Christ through our words, actions and deeds in our relationships with all people.
Compassion
Demonstrating the biblical principle of compassion for our families, guests, staff, the Red Shirt Team members and especially the children we serve.
Life
We believe that every life is sacred—created with purpose and worthy of protection, care, and dignity.
Integrity
Planning and adjusting for ongoing improvement, ethical and culturally appropriate development practices, careful stewardship of resources, and transparent communication even when the work gets messy.
Respect
We embrace the church and the community with honor and respect, especially in our differences, while challenging each other to care sacrificially for the most vulnerable children and families around us.
Christ
Honoring the name and life-saving message of Jesus Christ through our words, actions and deeds in our relationships with all people.
Compassion
Demonstrating the biblical principle of compassion for our families, guests, staff, the Red Shirt Team members and especially the children we serve.
Life
We believe that every life is sacred—created with purpose and worthy of protection, care, and dignity.
Integrity
Planning and adjusting for ongoing improvement, ethical and culturally appropriate development practices, careful stewardship of resources, and transparent communication even when the work gets messy.
Respect
We embrace the church and the community with honor and respect, especially in our differences, while challenging each other to care sacrificially for the most vulnerable children and families around us.
Christ
Honoring the name and life-saving message of Jesus Christ through our words, actions and deeds in our relationships with all people.
Compassion
Demonstrating the biblical principle of compassion for our families, guests, staff, the Red Shirt Team members and especially the children we serve.
Life
We believe that every life is sacred—created with purpose and worthy of protection, care, and dignity.
Integrity
Planning and adjusting for ongoing improvement, ethical and culturally appropriate development practices, careful stewardship of resources, and transparent communication even when the work gets messy.
Respect
We embrace the church and the community with honor and respect, especially in our differences, while challenging each other to care sacrificially for the most vulnerable children and families around us.
Christ
Honoring the name and life-saving message of Jesus Christ through our words, actions and deeds in our relationships with all people.
Compassion
Demonstrating the biblical principle of compassion for our families, guests, staff, the Red Shirt Team members and especially the children we serve.
Life
We believe that every life is sacred—created with purpose and worthy of protection, care, and dignity.
Integrity
Planning and adjusting for ongoing improvement, ethical and culturally appropriate development practices, careful stewardship of resources, and transparent communication even when the work gets messy.
Respect
We embrace the church and the community with honor and respect, especially in our differences, while challenging each other to care sacrificially for the most vulnerable children and families around us.
Christ
Honoring the name and life-saving message of Jesus Christ through our words, actions and deeds in our relationships with all people.
Compassion
Demonstrating the biblical principle of compassion for our families, guests, staff, the Red Shirt Team members and especially the children we serve.
Life
We believe that every life is sacred—created with purpose and worthy of protection, care, and dignity.
Integrity
Planning and adjusting for ongoing improvement, ethical and culturally appropriate development practices, careful stewardship of resources, and transparent communication even when the work gets messy.
Respect
We embrace the church and the community with honor and respect, especially in our differences, while challenging each other to care sacrificially for the most vulnerable children and families around us.
STATEMENT OF FAITH
STATEMENT OF FAITH

Rooted in Christ.
Called to Serve.

Rooted in Christ.
Called to Serve.

What we believe matters. Our work is rooted in our faith in Jesus Christ and our calling to serve vulnerable children and families in His name.

What we believe matters. Our work is rooted in our faith in Jesus Christ and our calling to serve vulnerable children and families in His name.

The Scriptures

God the Trinity

Jesus Christ

The Holy Spirit

The Human Condition

The Sanctity of Life

Salvation

The Church

Eternal Destiny

OUR STORY

The Story of A Child's Hope Int'l

How It Started

A Child’s Hope Int’l began in the spring of 2008 after founder Larry Bergeron returned from a vision trip to sub-Saharan Africa, where he witnessed the orphan crisis firsthand. The HIV/AIDS epidemic was leaving millions of children without the care and protection of a family, and Larry could not forget what he had seen.


He returned home, stepped away from his role as a church pastor, and founded A Child’s Hope Int’l to help engage and equip the local church to care for vulnerable children. Since then, that calling has grown into a worldwide movement of compassion in action. Together, we have provided more than 60 million high-protein meals, served communities in 33 countries, supported over 80 clean-water projects, strengthened local food security in Greater Cincinnati, and welcomed nearly 200,000 volunteers into meaningful, hands-on service.

Where We're Going

Today, A Child’s Hope Int’l is working locally and internationally to respond to hunger, poverty, and crisis with practical care and lasting hope. We believe the Church is called not only to speak about love, but to live it out through generosity, service, and faithful action.


We are working to expand beyond the 450 Hope Sacks currently provided each week to children in Greater Cincinnati while building deeper, long-term support for trusted partners in India, the Dominican Republic, Somaliland, Guatemala, and beyond. Our vision is to mobilize churches, businesses, families, and individuals to strengthen communities, support vulnerable children, and reflect the love of Jesus in tangible ways. As 1 John 3:18 reminds us, “Let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” Together, we can help more children thrive and strengthen communities for generations.

Military delivering Hope Boxes to international country with children waiting to receive food
A moment from earlier in A Child's Hope Int'l history when early supporters were waiting to unload a truck
Military delivering Hope Boxes to international country with children waiting to receive food
A moment from earlier in A Child's Hope Int'l history when early supporters were waiting to unload a truck

JOURNEY TO THE FATHERLESS

JOURNEY TO THE FATHERLESS

The same journey that led Larry to found A Child’s Hope Int’l also inspired him to write Journey to the Fatherless. The book shares more of the story behind the ministry and invites individuals and churches to better understand God’s heart for orphaned and vulnerable children—and consider how they are called to respond.

Discover the story behind Journey to the Fatherless.

The same journey that led Larry to found A Child’s Hope Int’l also inspired him to write Journey to the Fatherless. The book shares more of the story behind the ministry and invites individuals and churches to better understand God’s heart for orphaned and vulnerable children—and consider how they are called to respond.

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Journey to the Fatherless book stands on display
Journey to the Fatherless book stands on display
OUR TEAM

Staff

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Jerry Shannon

Executive Director

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Eric Whitmer

Director of Humanitarian Relief

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Rachel Drumm

Director of Development & Communications

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Tim Blake

Director of Mission Impact

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Jen Roark

Partner Engagement Coordinator

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Bridget Faler

Development Specialist

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Tyler Wiley

Warehouse Coordinator

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Steve Evilsizor

Volunteer, Facilities

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Wanda Lovey

Volunteer, Hope Sacks Coordinator

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Tom Ward

Volunteer, Food Scientist

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Board of Directors

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Jerry Shannon

Executive Director

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Doug Peters

Chairman

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Kevin Moore

Treasurer

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Karen Peters

Member

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Cameron Bernadsky

Compliance Officer

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John Bissman

Member

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Debra Pugh

Member

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Adrienne Wiley

Member

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Daniel Waites

Member

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Maggie Waites

Member

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Paul Spence

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