Hope Quarterly | Issue 19 by Convoy of Hope

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BEYOND TEARS 100 MILLION MEALS DISTRIBUTED p. 4

CONVERSATION: RECORDING ARTIST MORIAH PETERS SMALLBONE p. 22

SUMMER 2020

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Editor-in-Chief | Roger Flessing Managing Editor | Levi Costello Content Editors | Lindsay Donaldson-Kring & Morgan Mills Senior Reporter | Jess Heugel Photographers | Keagon Doyle, Christian Lamb & Nikki Simmons Contributors | Moriah Peters Smallbone, Khaleeqa Rouse, Steve Pulis, David Strickland, John Musacchio, & Bob and Kim Westfall Creative Director | Josh Carter Designers | Aaron Davis & Misty Olivera

Board of Directors Dr. Aaron Cole, Court Durkalski, Brad Trask, Scott Howard, Dr. Tom Carter, David Cribbs, Dominick Garcia, Nick Garza, Dr. Sam Huddleston, Randy Hurst, Cheryl Jamison, Telvin Jeffries, Klayton Ko, Kay Logsdon, Sherilynn Tounger, Dishan Wickramaratne, Kirk Yamaguchi, & Hal Donaldson (President)

On the Cover: Convoy of Hope volunteers in Florida pack bags of groceries for distribution. Photographer: Christ Fellowship Church

FROM THE PRESIDENT

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will be honest: Sometimes the magnitude of the need can feel overwhelming. It’s not very difficult to see the pain, hardship, and suffering, domestically and around the world, and think, “What can we really do to make a dent?”

But we at Convoy of Hope have had to make a decision. And it’s a decision we have to make over and over — to move beyond tears. Tears have a place, but they don’t help feed the hungry, the jobless find opportunity, or the hopeless find strength to face tomorrow. It takes us moving beyond our empathy and desire to do good if we’re going to see lives transformed and hope restored. Even before COVID-19, I was amazed by the resiliency and determination of our team and volunteers all over the world who work to meet the needs around them. But since the pandemic struck, I have been even more humbled to see them rally

together to do what they can under the circumstances.

We’ve had to change plans, pivot, and adjust our standard models. Navigating the crisis hasn’t been easy, but it’s been every person’s commitment to move beyond tears and obstacles that has ensured children are fed, mothers have access to job training, and families receive help at our community resource distributions right here in the United States. As we continue to face these uncertain times together, let’s move beyond tears. Let’s not just feel badly for what we see happening around us, but choose to be a part of the solution. On behalf of the global Convoy of Hope family, thank you for your trust and support. Gratefully,

Hal Donaldson President

CONVOY NEWS

Convoy of Hope in the News: Watch Now

Convoy of Hope Distributes 100 Million Meals in Response to COVID-19 Convoy of Hope has delivered more than 100 million meals in response to COVID-19. “Less than six months ago, we embarked on a mission to deliver 10 million meals to Americans affected by the coronavirus,” says Hal Donaldson, Convoy of Hope President. “We were pleased to reach that goal in a matter of weeks.” Convoy of Hope’s fleet of semi-trucks continue to roll across the nation delivering food and much needed relief to communities hit hard by

the pandemic. “While we’ve accomplished a lot because of the generosity of donors, corporations, churches, and civic groups, there’s still so much need — and it’s not going away any time soon,” says Donaldson. “We’re incredibly grateful to have reached this milestone, but now isn’t the time to take a step back.” In addition, Convoy of Hope has provided millions of meals to children and families around the world who are struggling to survive the pandemic.

Since mid-March, Convoy of Hope has partnered with churches and organizations all across the country to bring relief to communities suffering from the effects of COVID-19. As infection rates soared, economies shut down, and joblessness hit all-time highs, you helped us bring help and hope to the hurting.

Scan the QR code below to view footage of our responses and witness the difference you are making through Convoy of Hope.

CONVOY NEWS

Hope Education Network Experiences Exponential Growth

With unwavering support from partners across the country, the Hope Education Network has developed bachelor’s and master’s degree curricula; created program variations that include minor, concentration, and certificate options; partnered with four universities to offer various levels of their degree program; and engaged with six additional universities located in the United States and abroad. “At Convoy of Hope, we’re passionate about raising up a generation of leaders who will deliver compassion in everything they do,” says Dr. Wayde Goodall, Vice President of the Hope Education Network. “Believing God has called each of us to serve the hurting and treat others with respect, dignity, and kindness, the Hope Education Network empowers a new generation of leaders with the knowledge they need to deliver hope.” Founded in 2018, the mission of the Hope Education Network is to train and educate students to think, communicate, and meet human needs through faithbased compassion outreach.

International Feeding Programs Continue Despite COVID-19 All 18 countries where Convoy of Hope has ongoing children’s feeding programs have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Nevertheless, the feeding of children and helping mothers and farmers continues. By taking strict precautions and using technology, our teams are working hard to ensure needs are met. 5

CONVOY NEWS

Air Force Base Assists with Tropical Storm Amanda Response In coordination with the U.S. Embassy in El Salvador and the U.S. Southern Command, Convoy of Hope and its partners have joined with the Department of Defenseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Denton Program to deliver food and medical supplies to El Salvador. This is in response to Tropical Storm Amanda and COVID-19. Two trucks, filled with more than 63,000 pounds of food and hygiene kits, were

unloaded at Whiteman Air Force Base near Kansas City, Missouri, and flown to El Salvador. Once there, our local team delivered the goods to thousands of people in desperate need. The rice, beans, powdered milk, sugar, flour, canned tomatoes, dried fruit, and hygiene kits will sustain those whose lives have been turned upside down by recent events. Tropical Storm Amanda left a deadly wake of destruction across El Salvador in late May. Responding with humanitarian aid was further complicated by COVID-19. Convoy of Hopeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team in El Salvador immediately jumped into action, delivering food and supplies. Thanks to the power of partnership, an additional airplane full of relief is now on its way to assist in their good work.

CONVOY NEWS

Roethlisbergers, McDonalds & Steelers Respond to Coronavirus Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, tight end Vance McDonald, and the Pittsburgh Steelers have partnered with Convoy of Hope to distribute food and household supplies to families hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Ben, Ashley, Vance, and Kendi hopped into the frontlines of our COVID-19 disaster response to serve Ashley’s hometown,” says Kirk Noonan, who leads Convoy Nation. “They worked all day distributing food and encouraging families. It was amazing to have them representing Convoy and the Convoy Nation!” The Steelers’ initiative is sponsoring five truckloads of goods for the greater Pittsburgh region.

Changing Times, Changing Methods, Unwavering Results

Photo by Kent Chevalier

In order to better serve communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, our Community Events and Rural Compassion Initiative teams have changed to a point of distribution (POD) model like the one Disaster Services uses. This drivethru distribution allows them to serve more people in a way that is safe for our guests and volunteers. “When we restructured to focus on PODs, the Disaster Services teams — the ones who have perfected that model inside and out — had best practices we could follow,” says Community Events Senior Director Steve Pulis. “The more our U.S. programs can cross lines, collaborate, cross train, and pick up strategies from each other, the better we can come alongside churches and partners.” All events already planned for this year have either been rescheduled for a future date or will be changed to follow the POD model. 77

FEATURE

BEYOND TEARS By Levi Costello

og hangs heavy over Guatemala City. It will be hours before the sun rises. Along a line of old railroad tracks in the heart of the city, women use rows of tiny rooms to sell their bodies for a handful of coins. For many, this is how they feed their kids in a country where 47% of small children are physically stunted due to malnutrition. “I want to cry when I see these women who are hurting,” says

John Musacchio, Convoy of Hope’s Regional Leader of Latin America. “I’m human. I hope I’m always troubled by poverty and pain. But we have to go beyond our own tears and do all we can to dry the tears of others.” Like John, those who work at Convoy of Hope are deeply moved by compassion. But they’re determined to do more than weep and walk away. They know tears alone won’t help them. It takes action.

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Overwhelming Need The line of cars stretched for miles in the sweltering Georgia heat. The economic shutdown stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic had hit the community of Adel hard. With no food pantries to assist families in need, the town’s 6,000 residents

cars,” he says, choked up and with tears in his eyes. “I remember those people who are so thankful, and you just know you’re meeting some pretty strong needs.” A Convoy of Hope Community Event is normally known for its big tents, big crowds, and family-

‘I see faces and I remember those cars ... I remember those people who are so thankful, and you just know you're meeting some pretty strong needs.’ had nowhere to turn for help. Convoy of Hope set up a drivethru distribution, and more than 830 guests attended — 15% of the rural community’s population. The needs present at events like this one push Community Events Senior Director Steve Pulis to tears every time he thinks about it. “I see faces and I remember those

friendly atmosphere. So when COVID-19 forced the entire world to socially distance, Steve and the Community Events team decided to meet needs using drive-thru distributions. “It’s encouraging to come alongside churches and organizations that have been looking for reasons to engage,” says Steve. “This gives them the mechanism to do that.” continued on page 14

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Out of the Rubble The 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Nepal in 2015 changed the course of the entire country. In the capital of Kathmandu (pictured below), the everpresent smell of death hung over the city. Aftershocks continued for weeks, destroying what brick buildings managed to survive the original quake. Landslides destroyed all of the crops. In the end, 9,000 people died and 2.8 million people were displaced. Nine-year-old Manas will never forget that day. “I was with my mother and sister in the forest when the earthquake came,” he remembers. “When we came back, our house was destroyed. And we lost both of my grandmothers.” His rural village of Kimtang lay in shambles. Most families like Manas’ had no help in picking up the pieces of their lives.

‘It’s an honor for me as a driver. This is much bigger than me. I get to share with people about everything we do all over the world. It’s emotional every time.’ Thankfully, Convoy of Hope's strategic partner, Samuel, led the efforts in rebuilding the village. He helped coordinate the delivery of emergency supplies and the establishment of a Children’s Feeding program, in which Manas enrolled. But when it came to implementing an agricultural element to the recovery, the villagers were skeptical. “It was very difficult for the people to accept what I said because they were living in a hopeless situation,” Samuel says. With time and a little trust, those

in Kimtang began to put what Samuel was teaching them into practice. Soon, residents began to reap a literal harvest. Five years later, the transformation is nothing short of miraculous. In 2019, the village made $150,000 from the tomatoes grown in Kimtang alone. “We came here after the devastation,” says Samuel, his voice thick with emotion. “During that time, the challenging time, we never hesitated to accept [this hardship] ... That is the intimacy, that is the relationship that we have here.”

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“It’s an honor for me as a driver,” Dave says. “This is much bigger than me. I get to share with people about everything we do all over the world. It’s emotional every time.” Driven by Kindness Convoy of Hope team members are driven by their kindness to help others. They know it’s a sacred privilege to serve people in their most vulnerable moments. And they know they couldn’t do it without Convoy of Hope’s supporters. For all Convoy of Hope staff, including John and the Guatemala team, that support

The Truck Effect New York City was an early epicenter of the U.S. coronavirus outbreak. “We’ve had over 100 people in our church — including myself — who have lost someone close to them from the virus,” says Khaleeqa Rouse, who oversees community outreach at Hillsong East Coast. She and her team reached out to Convoy of Hope, and we provided them with a tractor-trailer full of supplies. “When the Convoy of Hope truck showed up, I don’t think there was a single dry eye,” Khaleeqa says. “We really need that

‘We really need that ‘Midwest love’ in Gotham City. You guys are shining bright and it gave [us] hope to continue the work that we're doing.’ ‘Midwest love’ in Gotham City. You guys are shining bright and it gave us some inspiration and hope to continue to go on and do the work that we’re doing.” Dave Strickland was Convoy of Hope’s truck driver who made the 1,000-mile journey to provide Hillsong East Coast with a truckload of goods.

helps them step beyond tears and into action. “We’re on the front lines of human misery, drying tears, because donors and partners have made it possible for us to be there,” says John. “They’re the ones helping us turn tears into smiles.” 15

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Women’s Empowerment

When women are given the opportunity to generate income, it impacts the economic standing of their families and communities. We partner with women to help develop sustainable resources which they can leverage to make more strategic, independent life choices.

Children’s Feeding

A nutritious meal opens doors to providing children and their families with education, job and agriculture training, a sense of hope, and greater opportunities. We believe children are essential members of their communities. As future leaders, they’ll have the opportunity to one day bring positive change to their countries by breaking the cycles of poverty and hunger. We use regular meals in schools as a starting point to build and support thriving communities.

Agriculture

Food security transforms communities by lifting people out of dependence on others for their daily sustenance. Through our Agriculture program, we equip vulnerable farmers and their families with the skills, tools, and seeds to produce lifesustaining crops. Local farmers harvest many meals each year for our Children’s Feeding program, which simultaneously generates income for them.

Disaster Services

Convoy of Hope’s Disaster Services team is consistently among the first to respond to disasters at home and around the world. Highly regarded for our scalable response and distribution model, we utilize our eight international warehouses, four domestic warehouses, a specialized disaster response fleet, and a highly-trained team of staff and volunteers to respond to disasters quickly and effectively.

Rural Compassion Initiative

Poverty and hunger have gained a devastating edge in America’s rural communities. Through this initiative, we resource, empower, and partner with rural churches through training, mentoring, and coaching. We believe their increased presence and partnership with local leaders help strengthen and enrich their communities.

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MINI FEATURE

By Jess Heugel

uring COVID-19, “heroes” have been found wherever there’s a need. Karen is one of them. Those who know her might describe her as unstoppable. But lately, there have been a lot of reasons for her to throw in the towel. Her town of Teaneck, New Jersey, is just across the river from New York City, an early epicenter of the pandemic. In addition to being a mother and attending nursing school, Karen was helping run the Helping Hands Food Pantry. As cases of the disease and the resulting lockdown gutted her town, leadership at Helping Hands made

pandemic happened — Helping Hands’ director, Janice, contracted COVID-19. She was a cancer survivor, but her immune system was permanently compromised. The risk of her getting sick had always been high. After 17 days in the hospital, she died. While mourning the loss of her friend, Karen wasn’t sure how to move forward. The future of Helping Hands was uncertain now that Janice was gone. “You start losing faith, and you start losing hope. And you think, listen, it’s just easy to stay closed,” Karen

‘When Convoy came rolling in, that was our fuel. Since then, everybody has been pumped. We still have enough to give out and are keeping on top of it.’ the difficult decision to close their doors. There were no other options. The need was too great and they simply ran out of food. “We have a lot of people who are blue-collar workers — people who are on low or reduced lunches or free lunches,” says Karen. “They were not getting fed.” As the team at Helping Hands struggled with their new reality, the thing that they all had been fearing from the start of the

says with tears in her eyes. Through an existing relationship with a local church, Convoy of Hope delivered the first of several truckloads of meals to the Helping Hands food pantry. As she talks about that day, Karen can’t help but smile. “When Convoy came rolling in, that was our fuel. Since then, everybody has been pumped. We still have enough to give out and are keeping on top of it.”

INTERVIEW

An Interview with Moriah Peters Smallbone

Moriah Peters Smallbone is a Mexican-American recording artist, actress, and academic. Her sophomore album, BRAVE, hit number nine on Billboard’s Christian Music Charts, and she has toured with acts such as MercyMe and Tenth Avenue North. She has since launched TRALA, an alternative, allfemale band. She is married to Joel Smallbone, a member of the Christian pop duo for KING & COUNTRY.

oriah recently spoke with Doree Donaldson, Vice President of Convoy:Women, about her partnership with Convoy of Hope. Below are excerpts from their conversation.

with offered to introduce me to you, Doree. It was refreshing to realize that you didn’t just preach kindness because you are a part of Convoy of Hope — it’s actually who you are.

DOREE: How did you connect with Convoy of Hope?

DOREE: I know authenticity is important to you and your husband, Joel.

MORIAH: I first started following Convoy of Hope very much from a distance. I think I saw something on Twitter and thought, “Oh cool. I love what they do.” Then I was performing at a church, and someone I was

MORIAH: What Joel says from the stage is truly what he lives out, and I have the honor of getting to see that firsthand. I certainly try to live with that same level of integrity and authenticity.

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‘In every connection I’ve had with Convoy, I’ve seen a commitment to excellence and a desire to give your best for others based on the belief that they deserve the best.’ set me on a path — a trajectory — to care about women’s empowerment. These days, I seize opportunities to work with other female musicians, to interview other women and share their stories, and to see and support women’s empowerment work internationally. DOREE: How did you get involved with Convoy of Hope’s Women's Empowerment program?

DOREE: I've loved seeing your passion for women's empowerment. How did that begin? MORIAH: It goes back to my high school days. I went to a large public school in Southern California. It was so diverse in its makeup and that made for a truly invaluable experience. During that time, I started a small Bible study for girls. By my senior year, it was standing room only. That experience allowed me to see the power of creating a safe space for women and girls to come together. I think that experience

MORIAH: It was through research on social media, believe it or not. I was looking at the different Twitter accounts for various philanthropic organizations, and there was something different about Convoy of Hope. I felt like there was no bias there. Convoy of Hope doesn’t give help to people to get something in return, but for the sake of giving. In every connection I’ve had with Convoy, I’ve seen a commitment to excellence and a desire to give your best for others based on the belief that they deserve the best. DOREE: You’ve seen Convoy of Hope up close. Any experiences stand out?

MORIAH: When I was in El Salvador, I got to witness a Girls’ Empowerment graduation ceremony. It was so reminiscent of my quinceañera. In Hispanic culture, the quinceañera is a massive event. I tell people that my quinceañera was bigger than my wedding! But that’s because the quinceañera is so symbolic of stepping into womanhood. I remember being 15 years old, surrounded by so many witnesses, as my parents spoke about my value and my worth. That day in El Salvador, I got to share in their moment as they were told that they are priceless. Many of the messages my mother taught me may never be taught to these girls except by teachers in this program. This is an opportunity for these girls to establish a trajectory for their lives and transform their future legacies. It's amazing to see how Convoy is creating safe spaces for women and girls around the world. Visit convoyofhope.org/news for the full interview with Moriah and ways you can connect with her and Convoy of Hope’s Women’s Empowerment initiative.

RESERVE YOUR SPOT

We’re currently following governmental guidelines regarding travel, which means we’ve had to temporarily postpone Field Teams trips. When travel opens again, even more help will be needed to show the world “Hope Works.” Email teams@convoyofhope.org to learn more about how your group can make a lasting impact by working with Convoy of Hope in the field. Be sure to check out convoyofhope.org/teams for any upcoming opportunities. Service areas include: Togo The Bahamas Wichita, Kansas Greece Iberia, Missouri Keshena, Wisconsin Puerto Rico Nicaragua El Salvador

Spain Bulgaria Albania Honduras Mississippi Delta Region Moldova Appalachia Region Rockaway Beach, Missouri Florida Panhandle Rural Missouri Church Planting

STILL SERVING

In order to better serve communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, Community Events has decided to change its format to a point of distribution (POD) model. All events already planned for this year have either been rescheduled for a future date or will be changed to follow the POD model. We’re working with the leadership in every city to make the best decision for each location. Listed below are cities we will serve by the end of 2020: Chicago, Illinois Detroit, Michigan Cleveland, Ohio Evansville, Indiana Beckley, West Virginia

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PLANNED GIVING

Planning a Living Legacy Interview with Kim & Bob Westfall By Mary Vogen

im Westfall was boarding a red-eye flight when she received a tragic text message: The small town where she and her husband, Bob, lived had been hit by a tornado. But by the time she landed, Convoy of Hope’s trucks were already there and unloading supplies. “That’s just like Convoy,” she says. “It still brings tears to my eyes.” Bob and Kim began working with Convoy of Hope through

Westfall Gold events, where Bob is CEO. They immediately recognized a set of shared values. They felt confident that Convoy of Hope should play a key role in carrying out their charitable legacy intentions. “We were impressed with the excellence and integrity of Convoy’s leadership team, which allows them to replicate what they are doing in any country they work in,” says Bob. They determined their vacation home would go to Convoy of Hope and half of their estate

would go to charities through a donor-advised fund. Finally, their inheritance now encourages financial independence in their children and grandchildren and gives them incentives for continuing humanitarian work. By taking the time to work through tough questions and choices, Bob and Kim created a living and lasting legacy for multiple generations promoting financial stewardship and generous giving.

Bob and Kim are members of Convoy of Hope’s Hope Society. Hope Society members are a committed group of donors who have visionary plans for the future and want to create a lasting legacy well beyond their lives. If you have an interest in creating an innovative legacy plan or including Convoy of Hope in your future plans, please contact Mary Vogen at mvogen@convoyofhope.org and receive the latest copy of Bob Westfall’s book, “The Courage Factor.”

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