The coronavirus pandemic is having a devastating economic impact on people living in global poverty. We are in a moment that requires immediate, full-scale relief. Such a statement may come as a surprise to those who know me. As head of a Christian organization focused on economic development and microfinance, I have been a vocal critic...
Today’s guest blog post is written by my friend Russ Debenport, who serves as the chief strategist at Strategy for the People. In his role, Russ partners with organizations to better accomplish their core purpose. His people-centered approach, valuable expertise, and years of experience have equipped HOPE to better implement our mission. In this...
This week, we passed 40 days since the stay-at-home order went into effect for my hometown of Lancaster, PA. Many of us have been quarantined even longer, and I’m wondering, “Has it really been only 40 days?” Did you know that the Latin root of the word “quarantine” is “forty”? What’s with this number,...