Who We Are
Convoy of Hope mobilizes, resources, and trains churches and other groups to conduct community outreaches, respond to disasters, and direct other compassion initiatives in the United States and around the world.
Convoy of Hope, a 501 ( c ) (3) nonprofit organization, serves in the United States and around the world providing disaster relief, building supply lines and sponsoring outreaches to the poor and hurting in communities. During a COH outreach, free groceries are distributed, job and health fairs are organized and activities for children are provided.
Some features of Convoy of Hope are:
The partnership between businesses, suppliers and Convoy of Hope has resulted in many families receiving help. Together we have accomplished the following:
- 300,000 square-feet distribution center
- Fleet of 18-wheeler semi-trucks
- Experienced logistics and program teams
- Ability to gather resources from across the nation
- Distributes food across America and around the world
- Conducts events in over 50 cities and 10 countries each year
- Partners with government, businesses and non-profit organizations to build community unity
- Distributed more than $100 million of food to needy families in the United States and Around the World
- Provided food and supplies to nearly 16 million people
- Placed shelters, water purification units and other supplies around the world
- Responded to disasters and crises in nearly 50 countries
- Mobilized more than 200,000 volunteers and over 5,000 organizations to offer assistance to families in need
History
In 2006, Convoy of Hope assisted nearly 4 million people in the United States and around the globe with food, clothing, medical aid, and other needed resources through outreaches and disaster response. The mission of Convoy of Hope is to transform entire communities with compassion, one life at a time.
Hal Donaldson, president of Convoy of Hope, is a life that was transformed by compassion. On August 25, 1969, his parents, Harold and Betty Donaldson, were hit head-on by a drunk driver. Harold was killed; Betty survived but was immobile for some time, unable to work or cook. Their four children experienced first hand what it is like to go without many of life’s basic necessities, like many families in the world today.
The Donaldsons were more fortunate than others, however. People from local churches and the community provided them with food and shelter and gave them a sense of hope.
Out of this experience, Convoy of Hope was formed in 1994. What began by networking with churches within communities, became citywide outreach events that would give away groceries, help people find jobs, and present the Gospel. The response has been phenomenal!
Convoy of Hope has impacted the lives of nearly 16 million people. In 2006 alone, we have been active in 26 countries, while holding 43 outreach events in the US. Over our short history we have given away over $100 million worth of food and supplies to people in need. Convoy of Hope is compelled by compassion, one life at a time!