
We are Christian Hope Community Association — Igniting HOPE, transforming lives and unlocking destinies in the Dominican Republic.
Who we are…
Our Vision
To positively impact the lives of impoverished children, their families, and communities in the Dominican Republic through the Word and love of God.
Our Mission
Is to present the love of Jesus Christ to the children, families and communities by establishing programs to teach the Word of God, provide academics training, and job skills development.
Together, igniting HOPE, transforming lives & unlocking destinies.
The people we serve…





What we do…
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Preschool Program
Our regular weekday preschool program gives young kids the strong academic foundation they need for the future.
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Kids in the Word
Weekly gatherings for children in the community, designed to teach the Word of God in a fun and authentic way.
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Youth in the Word
Weekly gatherings for youth in the community, providing a safe and fun environment while allowing young people to discover more about God and their destiny.
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Agriculture Program
This initiative increases self-sustainability for our organization, knowledge of caring for plants and animals for our students, decrease hunger and malnutrition and creates community networking with other farmers and also stimulating the local economy.
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Job Training/Skills
Equipping individuals with the necessary skills to acquire stable employment. A few of our classes include Residential Electricity, English and Adult Literacy.
We currently have approximately 30 students in our preschool program and 65 children and youths in our spiritual programs. About 95% of our students don't have access to public education because they do not have birth papers indicating they were born in the Dominican Republic.
Our day program runs from Monday to Thursday from 7:50am to 12:15pm. Our program is designed to provide each child with well needed opportunities to study the Word of God, receive basic academic training and knowledge, skills, and attitudes that are applicable to their lives and that will lift them out of poverty.
Recently, we have introduced various classes thanks to talented volunteers from the community who believe in our mission and vision, and who want to share their gifts to empower the students at Eden Christian Centre. We have introduced music, art, and computer classes to our program.
We focus on building the student's tolerance of diveristy and open opportunities for future career choices by giving them a voice that will be beneficial to their community and the nation of the Dominican Republic.
The children and staff of our preschool program receive breakfast each morning during our program. Due to the severe poverty most families in our community only receive one solid meal a day. Our Community Feeding Program provided hot lunch for over 45 individuals twice a week.
Our staff are all volunteers from the community who receive a monthly love offering from donations that we receive from friends, family and supporters.
Our passion, love for the children and obedience to God, in addition to your financial support and prayers is what together drives the daily operations of Eden Christinan Centre.
Volunteer with us in Barahona
Come join us in Barahona to serve at our center and in the community! We host youth groups, individuals, and families from all over the world. We’d love to have you!
Fundraising Targets
Electrical Protective Security Wire
GOAL: $unknown (waiting on quote)
HOPE Sustainers (Monthly Donors)
200 people at $43/month
100 people at $85/month
60 people at $142/month
(We presently have $780 monthly)
Missionary Family Support
GOAL: $3,000 monthly
(We presently have $1000 monthly)
Re-Painting School Building, Pavilion, Office & Missons House
GOAL: $5,000
Solar Panel Installation
GOAL: $100,000 (estimated cost)
Renovations to Onsite Living Quarters
GOAL: $4,000
Contact Us
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