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Originally founded in 2003 as Shaohannah’s Hope, Show Hope is a non-profit organization dedicated to mobilizing individuals and communities to care for orphans and reducing the financial barriers to adoption.

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Founded by Steven Curtis Chapman and his wife, Mary Beth, Show Hope initially began out of the Chapman’s desire to see more children find their way into forever families. Though many families they talked to were willing to adopt, the financial costs to adoption were simply too high.

Originally named after the Chapman’s first adopted daughter, Shaohannah Hope Chapman, Shaohannah’s Hope has grown far beyond the initial vision of helping a few orphans find homes. In 2009, after changing the name to Show Hope, this organization has seen an amazing explosion in growth. From a six-story caring facility in China, equipped to provide surgeries and medical care to special needs orphans, to multiplying the effects of the adoption grant program by assisting churches in setting up their own adoption funds, Show Hope continues to expand in it’s remarkable worldwide impact.

Our core commitments:

Orphans in families: Whether it is through adoption or by facilitating a child’s support to reflect the care of a permanent family, Show Hope exists because every child should know the love of a family.
Individual and Community Engagement: God’s plan is for His people to be the ones who care for orphans (James 1:27). It will take you and your sphere of influence, as well as the combined efforts of individuals and communities around the world, to face this crisis.
An Intergenerational Movement: We need the wisdom, integrity, and commitment of the adult generations combined with the passion, vision, and humanitarian focus of the younger generations.
A Kingdom Reality: God is on the move. Ultimately, this is about His Kingdom. Through our actions we show the love of God, and through our message we proclaim the truth of the Gospel of Jesus. In view of the love God has lavished on us by adopting us as His children, let us go and Show Hope to the world.

Jul 24, 2009
9:43 am

Trudy (Alice) Espinoza had this to say, #1

Dear Show Hope, My husband Tim Espinoza met the Chapmans in Cha Ping and they offered to help us with the adoption of our Chinese son TIAN CI (T.C.). I need to know how to contact Mrs. Chapman as my husband told me to contact her since she said that she would help us. Can you tell me how to contact her. I will be in the USA until August 1st and then I must return to Hainan, CHina where we live and serve. Thank you for your assistance. In HIS< Love and Service, Trudy Espinoza

Apr 22, 2010
1:11 am

Amos Omboga had this to say, #2

Greetings in His precious name.

I am Bro’ Amos pastoring asmall bible studying group and my desire is to request you to accept aministry connection that will leed into building my ministry alongside yours.

To start i kindly request for your prayers and teachings.

I will surely have you in my prayers as you specifically pray for the three major challenges in this work here i.e bibles for the group, tent for the shade to protect us from rains and direct sunlight and finally the widows and orphans stigma.

With respect and honor to you.

Yours Bro’ Amos.

May 12, 2010
12:21 pm

Ansu Badenhorst had this to say, #3

Dear Show Hope,
My husband and I would be interested in adopting a Chinese girl. We have been married for two years and are both teachers. I am suffering from PCOS which means that I am struggling to fall pregnant. It has always been a dream and calling to get involved with orphans and I strongly feel that it is God’s will for me to eventually have my own kids but adopt as well. My husband has worked in China for 3 years and love the culture. Is it possible to let us know what the process involved would be and if we would qualify for a grant. We are from South Africa.

Blessing in Christ
Ansu and Henry Badenhorst

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