RHI Shares Their Message of Hope With West Polk County Rotarians

Restoring Hope International (RHI) Executive Director Jean Gross attended and presented at the February 2^nd regular meeting of the Rotary Club of West Polk County. 

 

Restoring Hope International is a Christian non-profit organization whose aim is to meet the physical and spiritual needs of poverty stricken children around the world.  Founded in 2008, RHI has established Restoring Hope Village in Welkom, South Africa.

 

Welkom, South African was described as a city that has many things in common with the Des Moines metropolitan area.  The population base is roughly the same, as is the geographical area that it occupies (i.e. square miles).  However, Gross pointed out that while there are areas of growth, which include very recognizable retail shopping opportunities, there are also large areas comprised of shanty type living arrangements, limited job opportunity, and substantial poverty.  For many, it is a tough place to grow up.

 

Through the establishment of Restoring Hope Village, RHI offers a few children greater opportunity than they would have without their assistance.   The need is great and RSI seeks the assistance of people right here at home to support their work; donations are readily accepted. 

 

To learn more about Restoring Hope International or Restoring Hope Village in Welkom, South Africa visit the organizations website at http://www.restoringhopeint.org/.