Mission of Hope
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| Formation | 1998 |
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| Founder | Brad Johnson Vanessa Johnson |
| Founded at | Cedar Park, Texas |
| Type | 501(c)(3) Nonprofit |
Region served | Haiti Dominican Republic United States |
| Services | Education, Housing, Food Security, Medical Care, Orphan Care, Disaster Relief |
| Website | missionofhope |
Mission of Hope is a faith-based, nonprofit humanitarian organization founded in 1998 by Brad and Vanessa Johnson, headquartered in Cedar Park, Texas.[1][2] The organization is primarily focused on improving the quality of life in underserved communities, particularly in Haiti and the Dominican Republic by providing education, medical care, nutrition, orphan care, and disaster relief programs. Each year, hundreds of volunteers collaborate with Mission of Hope to support local initiatives and implement community-based solutions.
Mission of Hope was established by Brad and Vanessa Johnson in 1998 to deliver resources and educational opportunities for Haitians.[1] The organization operates a residential education facility for children in Haiti.[3] Unlike traditional orphanages, Mission of Hope’s model emphasizes nurturing and educating children within their communities, aiming to foster future leaders.[3] In its early years, the organization also strengthened local food distribution by providing essential equipment like forklifts.[3]
Beyond education, Mission of Hope provides disaster relief, housing solutions, and medical care.[4] The organization arranges annual church mission trips to support initiatives in Haiti.[5] Beyond Haiti, Mission of Hope has expanded its humanitarian work to include community support programs in the Dominican Republic.[6]
As of 2021, Mission of Hope employed 418 staff in Haiti.[1] By 2023, the organization was distributing food to over 125,000 children daily through a network of more than 1,700 locations, in partnership with local churches across Haiti and the Dominican Republic.[2] Mission of Hope has also constructed over 1,500 homes, as well as infrastructure like roads and electric grids.[1]
Mission of Hope has a record of disaster relief efforts, including response to the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. In 2021, the organization provided assistance in response to multiple crises: the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in July, followed by a 7.2 magnitude earthquake and Tropical Storm Grace in August.[1]
In 2024, amid escalating gang violence in Haiti, Mission of Hope sustained its operations, providing essential services in education, nutrition, and medical care despite the challenging security environment.[2]