"Looking at his disciples, he said: "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God." - Luke 6:20
The Christian nonprofit Convoy of Hope was founded in Sacramento, California in 1994 by Hal Donaldson alongside his brothers, Steve and Dave. Hal was spurred to start the charity because of the kindness shown to him and his family after his father was killed and his mother seriously injured in a 1969 car accident caused by a drunk driver. In the late 1980s, Hal met Mother Teresa in India which further persuaded him to begin the organization. Initially, Donaldson handed out food to those in need. In 1995, Convoy of Hope held its first large food distribution event in which they gave 700,000 pounds of food to 70,000 people. In 1996, Donaldson was offered a job in Springfield, Missouri and moved Convoy of Hope's headquarters there as well.
Convoy of Hope is a faith-based, nonprofit organization with a driving passion to feed the world through children's feeding initiatives, community outreach, and disaster response. They do this in partnership with local churches, businesses, civic organizations, and government agencies.
Today the organization has helped provide food in more than 100 countries. As of 2019, Convoy of Hope has provided a total of $1 billion in food and aid, helping over 115 million people in the process.
During this holiday season, remember the poor. Today in prayer, thank Christ that the poor in spirit are blessed by Him, and ask the Lord how you can help the poor in your community.
"Poverty is no sin." - George Herbert
God's Word: "Listen, my dear brothers: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him?" - James 2:5
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