Saving Lives

Our Values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..2

Mission & Vision. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

From the Founders & CEO.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Stories of Impact. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Our Biggest Rescue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 21

Rescues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

2017 Timeline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Financials & Brief Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . .27

Vision Trips & Mission Trips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....29

Index

OU R VALU ES

WE DREAM BIG

WE ARE PASSIONATE

WE ARE AGGRESSIVE

WE ARE UNIQUE

WE ARE A FORCE OF NATURE

WE LOVE , EXPECTING NOTHING IN RETURN

WE OVERCOME ANY CHALLENGE

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Mission &

Vision

Mission: Saving Lives.Vision: From the moment Hope of Life started, our vision has always been to rescue the future

generations of Guatemala and the world through the power of a practical Gospel. To never meet

a physical need without meeting a spiritual need. Transforming generations from dependency to

independence, to become strong leaders for the world and for the Kingdom.

A Single FocusYour love and support wil l change the l ives of men, women and children, who face some of the

harshest poverty on earth. There are many other needs in the world and bil l ions of people who are

desperate, but God is cal l ing us to do what we can in His name among the most vulnerable.

We believe this work shows His love to people who wil l be profoundly impacted by your

compassion and care.

An Active OutreachHope of Life never waits for people to ask for help. Your gift reaches out actively to people who

might not even know that someone cares for them—people who do not ask for help because they

think that no help would come, that no one would care.

We invite you to join us and visit Guatemala and see for yourself the surprise and joy people feel

when they learn that you care deeply for them, and want to heal and help them.

Total TransformationIn everything you do your gift doesn’t just meet physical needs. You are giving the Bread of Life

and Living Water to people facing incredibly deep spiritual hunger and thirst. Jesus says,

“I have come that they may have l ife and have it to the ful l” .

This means sharing al l of God’s gifts with people in need—both the bounty of

His creation, and His everlasting, l i fe-transforming love.

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Our Approach

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Each year it feels as if we’ve run a marathon with you, our fr iends

and partners. Last year, was no different. The challenges seemed

insurmountable at t imes, and we leaned into your support and help

more than ever before. From helping us welcome nearly 100 children

left homeless by a faci l ity f ire in Guatemala City, to bolstering our

support for the elderly home to keep us from closing the doors to

that part of our ministry, you showed up in every crit ical moment and

our gratefulness is overflowing.

2017 was a year of challenges, but also a year to recalibrate to our

mission of Saving Lives. We asked ourselves each day, if the decisions

we were making, the projects we were implementing and the resources

we were distributing were al igned with our mission. At the end of

each day, month and year we want to know that collectively, we have

moved the needle of transformation. We have touched people and

famil ies in ways they couldn’t have imagined. Their story has been

impacted for l i fe and that’s because of you.

Hope of Life believes lives were saved in 2017 and it only happened because

of YOUR commitment. We cannot wait to continue on this journey with you.

Founders & CEOFrom the

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Stories

Growing up in Guatemala City as the youngest

of 3 children and suffering abuse at the hands of

an alcoholic father, David has known suffering

from the very beginning of his l ife. Removed

from his father ’s care and forced

to help create a l ife for his family,

the toll these trials took on his

l ife changed David forever. At 15

he married and began a family,

and it was not long before the

disease of alcoholism also began

to affect every area of his l ife. He lost his

children, he lost his job and he lost hope.

With nothing left but the desire to f ind a

better way to l ive, David sought help through

rehabil itation programs and found his way

to Oasis del Eden. It was there where he

was given the opportunity to rebuild his l i fe

and l ive his remaining days in the dignity he

thought was lost forever. Through

the generosity of partners

who bel ieve in transformation,

David’s l i fe was saved. He

received a pacemaker that has

given him years more to share

the goodness of God. His l i fe is

now character ized by wisdom and enthusiasm.

He thanks God every day that the mission of

Hope of Life is to Save Lives, because he has

been a direct recipient of that mission.

OASI S DEL EDEN ELDERLY H OME

“...he was given the opportunity to rebuild his life...”

David Rivera

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Stories

One of the greatest ways we see the display of the daily

mission of Hope of Life, is through our special needs

children. Many of them cannot verbally express the

change that has happened in their lives, they cannot

share how their lives have been saved

but they each have a beautiful story to

share, if you are willing to see them.

We’d like you to meet Zulma.

At 14 years old, Zulma came to us

from a facility known for abuse and

neglect. Her pain was obvious, communicating in

the only way she could and the only way she had

been taught, she would hit anyone who came near

her and would even harm herself.

It ’s been a year that we’ve enjoyed her

presence at Kelly’s House. We know that her

l i fe was saved, we know of the impact as she

shows us what she is feel ing. Being kind to

those around her, repeating

the small things she hears,

resting in her rocking chair

or l istening to her favorite

music. She may not ever be

able to share her story with

words but the change in her is drastic, her joy

is obvious and her dignity is restored. She is

an example of a l i fe, truly saved.

KELLY ’S HOUSE

“...her joy is obvious and her dignity

is restored...”

Zulma Cruz

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Stories

“Children are the future”. This is one of the driving

forces of the work happening throughout the

Sponsorship Program. Dailin is a sweet, quiet girl

living in CauseLife Village, and

actively participates in the benefits

of this program. By providing the

resources she needs to become

a successful part of the future of

Guatemala, we know that she will

carry on the mission of Saving Lives

herself! Recently we asked Dailin the most impactful

part of her time in Sponsorship, the answer was

enough to swell the hearts of anyone who has been

a part of this incredible mission.

Dail in says, “The most beautiful day I have

ever had was the day I had the opportunity

to help others. I went with the team to visit

vi l lages where there was great

need, needs that my family used

to have. We shared love and

the gospel with these special

people and it was an amazing

experience I had never had

before. I wil l never forget it , and

want to continue helping save l ives.”

Her story is the pinnacle of our mission, the

continuation of other generations stepping up

to Save Lives.

“...Her story is the pinnacle of our

mission...”

C H I LD SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM

Dailin Aldana

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Stories

Reyna i s a woman with the wor ld on her

shou lders . With 7 ch i ldren in her home and

other re lat ives that depend on her, i t seems

insurmountable for her to meet

each of the i r needs every day.

L imited resources and income,

mean sacr i f ice and many t imes

that sacr i f ice looks l ike Reyna

p lac ing herse l f last .

We know children are impacted

by the Sponsorship Program, but

it is clear their family’s lives are

dramatically altered. Reyna has 3 children in the

program and it has only been 1 year of receiving the

help she was so desperate for. What has changed?

Her children are attending school, she is able to

focus on ways to produce better income, provide

more nutritional food and she has the not so small

blessing of sleeping better at

night, at peace, knowing the

next day’s challenges won’t

feel as big as they did before.

The transformation of her

life has transformed her soul.

Hope does that to a person.

Reyna knows what it feels

like to be saved, she takes a

moment each day to thank God and those who are

generous enough to make the mission of Saving

Lives a reality for her daily life.

CHILD SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM – MOTHER

“The transformation of

her life, has transformed

her soul.”

Reyna Escalante

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Stories

It was 2008 when Carlos began his l ife mission

of Pastoring a church. It was only a few members

strong but he preached the Gospel and he

prayed to God that there would be blessings

for following Him. However, his

struggle did not cease. Pastoring

a small vil lage church does not

usually come with a paycheck

that can sustain a Pastor ’s family

and Carlos knew he needed a

practical answer to his prayers.

When a partner church of Hope of Life decided

to step in and work in his small vil lage, he knew

God was answering his prayers.

It was the beginning of 2017 when Carlos

was given 2 goats to help care for his family. In

just one short year, he has had up to 23 goats.

These goats produce milk and meat, and he

is able to buy and sel l his stock to meet the

daily needs of his family. The

greatest blessing of al l though,

is that Carlos remains the Pastor

of his now growing church and

is saving the l ives of those

in his community every day

without the concern of how he

wil l provide for his family. God answered his

prayers through the vision of a church wil l ing

to partner with Carlos’ rural vi l lage, their

mission was simply to save l ives.

“...he knew God was answering his

prayers...”

VO CAT I ONAL PROGRAM

Carlos Tobal

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Stories

From serving as a missionary beginning in

2011 , to now serving as a long-term volunteer,

teaching pre-school classes at Hope of Life,

to f inding her home, purpose and future

placed on her by God, Lauren

Trigueros-Caudil l has had a

remarkable journey with Hope

of Life ministries. Since her

f irst tr ip to Guatemala in 2011 ,

merely months after graduating

from high school, Lauren felt

cal led to serve at Hope of Life and do the

work God had placed in her heart. Serving as a

missionary for 4 years and then being cal led to

serve ful l t ime, she has known the fulf i l lment

of fol lowing His obedient path.

After t imes of questioning her purpose and

feeling lost, Lauren says she now knows that

His plan is always perfect and she obediently

lets God lead her where he needs

her. After moving to Guatemala

in 2015 and placing al l of her

faith in His plan, Lauren now

teaches pre-school classes and

works with people in Kelly’s

House, touching the l ives of

these children and adults each day. She grew

to impact the l ives of those around her, just as

Hope of Life has impacted her own l ife in such

a way that only God could be responsible for.

LONG TERM VOLUNTEER

“...She grew to impact the lives

around her...”

Lauren Trigueros-Caudill

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Stories

María Méndez is mother to Luis Gonzales,

a young boy of just 1 . She is the last of 8

children, l iving in Las Balas, Gualan. Since her

son, Luis was born on March 21, 2017, he was

very weak and fragile. When

María took him to the local

Health Center, she was told that

he had severe malnutrit ion and a

physiological murmur. They said

they would contact a foundation

that would be able to help Luis.

All there was for María to do, was to ask God

for strength, for Luis and for herself.

As each day passed, Luis seemed to grow

weaker and María felt as through her prayers

were answered when a few days later, a group

of Americans came to their house. They

brought baby Luis and María to Esperanza de

Vida, where the doctors took care of Luis and

began a treatment for his diagnosis. They were

both provided food and a place to sleep and it

was then that María felt God watching over her

and her son. Every day, María

looked at Luis beginning to grow

stronger. He started to smile l ike

a normal child and María would

feel her heart rejoice at her

healthy, happy baby boy.

Now, Luis is 1 year and 3

months old. María sti l l visits Hope of Life to

fol low-up as the doctors continue to help her

with milk, food and medicine for Luis. María

feels sure that if help had not arrived that day,

that Luis would not be with us now. Her l i fe

was touched.

C H I LD RESCUE PROGRAM – MOT HER

“...Maria would feel her heart

rejoice...”

María Méndez

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OUR Biggest Rescue

Earlier in March of 2017, the country of Guatemala

experienced a devastating tragedy. A fire in an

orphanage, outside of Guatemala City, claimed the

lives of dozens of orphans, who were trapped with no

way to escape.

There were over 700 children with no place to go, and

no one to care for them. These children had been removed

from their homes after instances of abuse, threat of

human trafficking, or other tragic circumstances, just

to face another horrible living situation.

Hope of Life was there to open its doors to as

many of these children as possible. We saved up to

100 children and brought them to live with us in the

coming weeks. It would become our biggest rescue.

However, this came with a great f inancial cost. To

be able to provide emergency relocation and care for

just the f irst six months, cost hundreds of thousands

of dollars, but you did not back down.

When we asked you to jo in us in br inging hope

to as many of these chi ldren as poss ib le, for our

b iggest rescue yet , you came to our s ide. Together,

we were part of the solut ion for these chi ldren in

need of rescuing.

Rescues

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1,452Sponsorships Facilitat ed

+3,800,000 Meals Served

4,100Child ren Rescued

88Clean Water Project s

40Churches Buil t

310Church Planters Trained

+$85,000,000in Aid Distributed

530Family Home s Built

+12,920 Yearly Volunteers

31Educational Centers Built

2017 Impact Numbers

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January

JuneGroundbreaking

of new Medical Clinic

March Our biggest rescue

MayOpening of the

Maple Leaf House

FebruaryJohn Maxwell Visit

April

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Start of a new school year

Church Planting

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Timeline2017 TimelineJuly

Dedication of Kelly’s House

Expansion

OctoberDedication of theBusiness Center

NovemberFirst Preschool

Graduation

DecemberNew Office in

ProvidenceAugustCNN visits HOL, Carlos on CNN

SeptemberMore than 1,000 Christmas Hope Bags sent to children

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Finances

Support and Revenue: Contributions In-kind contributions Other income Net assets released from restrictions Total support and revenue

Expenses: Program services Managment and general Fundraising Total expenses

Total Changes in Net Assets ( Cumulative Deficit)

Net Assets (Cumulative Deficit), beginning of year

Net Assets (Cumulative Deficit), end of year

$4,246,255 $171,027 $4,417,282 $4,311,086 $8,052,207 $8,052,207 $11,903,352 $17,392 $17,392 $5,942 $329,916 ($329,916) $12,645,770 ($158,889) $12,486,881 $16,220,380

$11,873,448 $11,873,448 $16,180,373 $321,798 $321,798 $329,088 $56,519 $56,519 $59,124 $12,251,765 $12,251,765 $16,568,585

$394,005 ($158,889) $235,116 ($348,205)

($197,967) $195,246 $2,721 $345,484

$196,038 $36,357 $232,395 $2,721

Temporarily Unrestricted Restricted Total Total

2017 2016

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Statement Of ActivitiesYear ended December 31, 2017

(With Comparative Totals for the Year Ended December 31, 2016)

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Summary

Brief Summary of 2017

In celebrating the growth of 2017, one word comes to mind

I M PAC T.We want to take a moment to share our vision for with you, our fr iends and partners. The dream of 2018 is

al l about IMPACT. We want to multiply, expand, increase and develop our impact in transforming Guatema-

la, to continue growing deeper roots and fortifying this ministry with you at our side.

As we look to 2018, together we wil l f ind ways to make each generous donation touch more l ives than

ever. It is our single focus to show His love to people who wil l be profoundly impacted by your care and

passion. Thank you for joining us on this journey of impact.

PROGRAM

3%$378,317ADMIN & FUNDRAISING

97%$12,108,564

VIS ION TR IP

Want to embark on an adventure that wil l change many l ives, including

your own? Take a 3-4 day trip where you wil l impact the impoverished in

Guatemala. Visit our campus and get a taste of the needs being met every

single day. Dream for the future and plan your impact today!

FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING ANY OF THE UNIQUE WAYS TO

TRANSFORM THE FUTURE OF GUATEMALA CONTACT US AT

CONTACTUSA@HOPEOFLIFE INTL .ORG

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MISS ION TR IPS

Plan your mission tr ip to Guatemala today! On your tr ip you wi l l

experience 7 days of transformative work in rural Guatemala, where you

wi l l have the opportunity to serve alongside other passionate,

l ike-minded people, whi le act ively saving l ives.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT MISS ION TR IPS ,

CONTACT US AT (401 ) 421 -9078 .

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Vision Trip

125 Sockanosset Cross Road,

Suite B Cranston, RI 02920

401-421-9078

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