WHAT WE DO
OUR WORK
It all started in 1992 when our founders, Dave and Jean Ohlerking, felt God calling them to feed kids around the world who were suffering from hunger. Since then, our vision has expanded even deeper and wider. It’s all about giving hope, inspiring dreams, and changing worlds. And it all happens through Friendship. Our Friendship model invites individuals to come alongside a community of kids at one of our CarePoints to walk with them on the journey God has for them. Friends make a way for kids to enroll in our customized, holistic program where they can grow strong in body, mind, and spirit – and ultimately change their world!
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WHERE WE SERVE
OUR CAREPOINTS
HOW WE DO IT
OUR PROGRAM
The Children’s Cup Program is designed to guide kids throughout their childhood journey and to set them up to change their world. Our holistic approach layers opportunities for kids to accelerate and grow up strong in body, mind, and spirit. And it’s all a reflection of the mission to give them hope, inspire them to pursue God’s dreams for their lives, and bring out the world-changer inside of them.
BODY
PHYSICAL HEALTH
Usually, a child’s first experience at Children’s Cup is enjoying a warm meal. Beyond serving daily, nutritious meals, we also provide regular medical check-ups, education on illness prevention, and self-care techniques. We even offer food security training through agriculture and poultry farming. And don’t forget exercise! Through our sports programs, not only are kids able to stay active, but they’re also able to experience the great lessons that come with being a part of a team!
We believe that meeting a child’s physical needs is essential to seeing them take hold of the bright future God has for them.
MIND
MENTAL WELLNESS
The Bible tells us to “set our minds” on all that is good. And that’s exactly what this portion of our program is designed to help kids do. We want children to have every opportunity to grow in knowledge, curiosity, and find a safe space to explore all that God has for them! We do this by providing after-school tutoring, guidance with homework and studies, access to online educational resources, libraries, guided activities, project-based learning opportunities, computer training, and literacy programs.
And beyond that, if a child is facing mental health challenges from traumatic experiences, we’re able to support them through social work and counseling referrals.
SPIRIT
SPIRITUAL FULLNESS
We want to see every child not only come to know Jesus as their Savior, but to be engaged in a personal relationship with Him - taking hold of the fullness He has created them for!
At our CarePoints we work to ensure that kids get to encounter God’s presence through Bible Studies, discipleship, character development, and life-giving friendships. We also work closely with local churches where children are able to experience even more of what it means to be part of the body of Christ.
As kids transition into young adulthood, our Foundations: Life and Job Readiness Program helps them to walk confidently in their relationship with God and gets them ready to go out and change the world!
YOUR GENEROSITY CAN LEAVE A LEGACY OF HOPE
They say a little hope goes a long way, and when you give in the name of Jesus, you sow a seed of hope that echoes throughout eternity.