About Us
Home of Hope is a church-based, non-profit organization that serves thousands of children, including orphaned and vulnerable children. Through monthly sponsorships, education, feeding programs, animal projects, and microloans for women, we help individuals and families build a stronger future.
Countries
Rwanda in 2006, Kenya in 2010, Congo in 2012, and Malawi 2023
Our Mission
Home of Hope is a ministry of Home Church, formerly known as Word of Life Centre Church and Ministries in Red Deer, Alberta.
We are a Christian nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people in developing nations through the local church. By supporting vulnerable children, strengthening families, and partnering with local leaders, we help create lasting change and provide hope for those in need.
Our Vision
Our vision is to bring hope to people who feel hopeless, support those who need help, feed those who are hungry, and care for those who are sick. Most importantly, we want to show people God's love.
"Pure religion is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction..." James 1:27
Meet Our Founder
Brian Thomson
Home of Hope Founder & Operations Director
Brian and Connie Thomson have been married for more than 40 years. They have four children, 14 grandchildren, and live in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada.
Although Brian does not work on staff at Home of Hope, he invests significant time mentoring staff members around the world and overseeing projects. He has never received a salary from donations. In addition, Brian enjoys playing tennis, eating bacon rinds, and making people laugh.
Read this article about Brian's first trip to Rwanda along with Home of Hope's beginning.
Website: www.brianthomson.com
Email: brian@brianthomson.com
Meet the Canadian Team
Karissa Paterson
Operations Manager
Karissa began working part-time with Home of Hope in 2008. Over the years, she has also taken two maternity leaves. She is married to Garrick, and together they have two children.
When she is not working, Karissa enjoys spending time with her children and friends, being outdoors, and working on her side gigs.
Email: info@homeofhope.ca
Connie Thomson
Administration
Connie helped establish Home of Hope's administration when Brian first began helping children. Since then, she has visited projects firsthand and understands the needs of people and communities Home of Hope serves.
Furthermore, Connie has served as a pastor for 40 years. Today, she continues to help Home of Hope grow so that the organization can serve even more children and families.
Email:Â admin@homeofhope.ca
Sandy Landin
Sponsorship Coordinator
Sandy began working part-time with Home of Hope in November 2021. She loves being part of the incredible Home of Hope team. In particular, Sandy enjoys sending updated sponsorship cards to sponsors and helping them stay connected with the children they support.
Sandy is a mother to two married adult children, and she is also a caring "mom" to many others. Most of all, she loves spending time with her children and family.
Email: office@homeofhope.ca
Meet the International Team
Diana oversees operations at the Dream Centre and manages the staff who provide around-the-clock care for rescued children. She has three children and one foster child. In addition, Diana speaks both Swahili and English fluently.
Pastor George oversees all Home of Hope projects in Kenya. Over the past 13 years, he has shown integrity and a strong servant's heart through his leadership and care for others. His wife, Janet, is a soft-spoken woman of conviction. She especially enjoys counselling young teenagers who are pregnant and do not know where to turn for support.
Together, George and Janet have two children. In addition, five children from the Dream Centre live with their family.
Aime is married and has three children. He oversees all Home of Hope projects in Rwanda. Aime shows strong initiative and raises funds locally to support children and families in his home country. He regularly develops practical ideas that respond to children's needs.
For example, Aime created the Healthcard Project and the Shoe Project. Both projects help provide essential support for children in Rwanda.
Aime speaks French, English, and Kinyarwanda. He also speaks some Congolese.
Christian has been part of the Home of Hope team since 2013. He is married and brings an outgoing, infectious personality to his work. He is deeply passionate about supporting vulnerable children in Congo. In particular, Christian oversees projects that help single mothers and children facing difficult circumstances.
Christian speaks English, French, and Swahili, as well as four other Congolese languages.
Sponsor a Child
Home of Hope supports vulnerable children in several countries. In Kenya, we rescue babies and children from dangerous situations on the streets and at the dump.
You can help provide safety, care, and hope. Sponsor a child today.
Fund our Projects
Home of Hope supports feeding projects, schools, microloans, building projects, and much more. These life-changing initiatives are possible because of generous supporters like you.
There are many ways to give. You can donate online by credit card or PayPal, give through stocks or cryptocurrency, and explore other giving options.
Donate today to help bring hope and practical support to children and families.