What We Do
Hope for Indigent Persons is a 501(c)(3), EIN 99-4034843 nonprofit organization dedicated to alleviating extreme poverty. Founded to address the urgent need for nourishment, healthcare, and safe childbirth, our mission is to support marginalized individuals, especially indigent children and single-parent families. With deep roots in missionary work across the U.S., we’re committed to bringing hope, health, and dignity to those who need it most in our broken world.
Hope for Indigent Persons recently reached out to one Mrs. Edith Mbah – a resilient widow in Anambra State who is single-handedly caring for seven children: her own, and those of her late sister and brother.
To give her a fresh start and the dignity of a stable livelihood, we supported her with a business startup fund of $341, equivalent to ₦500,000.
Today, we introduce her story… a story of courage, responsibility, and hope restored.”
Blessing Osai, a hardworking mother of six, had borrowed ₦300,000 ($207) to start a small petty business. Unfortunately, the business struggled, and she found it increasingly difficult to repay the loan. The mounting pressure and constant fear of default became overwhelming for her as she still had six children to cater for.
Through our intervention at Hope for Indigent Persons, Blessing received ₦300,000 she desperately needed, relieving her of the financial burden that had weighed heavily on her family.
Mrs. Agnes James, a devoted mother of one (Samson), lives in a suburb of Ajah, Lagos, where she produces and sells locally made soaps and hypo within her compound. Although her products were well-received by neighbors, her inability to set up a proper stand along the street limited her visibility and income potential.
Moved by her dedication and entrepreneurial spirit, HFIP extended a startup support of ₦100,000 ($64) to help her establish a small stand and expand her production. With this assistance, Mrs. James will have the opportunity to grow her business, reach more customers, and provide better support for her son.
Miss Emmanuella Ojimma, a young woman residing in Ajah, Lagos, has been earning a modest living through occasional house cleaning jobs. Despite her determination and work ethic, the inconsistency of such jobs made it difficult for her to sustain herself financially or plan for a better future.
Recognizing her potential and desire to build something sustainable, HFIP provided her with a startup grant of ₦100,000 ($64) to help her purchase a POS machine and begin her own small-scale financial service business within her community.
One of our recent beneficiaries, Mr. Ifeanyi Chukwuma Christian, a man in his 60s, had long struggled to make ends meet. Despite his determination and integrity, financial hardship prevented him from settling down or starting a sustainable business a situation that weighed heavily on him for years.
In early September 2025, HFIP intervened by offering him a startup grant of ₦400,000 ($256) to help him begin a small business. Through this support, Mr. Ifeanyi has now joined hands with a trusted friend who operates an auto spare parts shop, giving him a fresh chance to build a livelihood and live with renewed confidence and hope.
Mrs J Odion has three adult daughters who were born blind. She was told by her relatives when these children were born to throw them away because it was an abomination and indicated bad luck. She kept her children and as a result was treated as an outcast by her relatives. She was left to raise her children as a single mother. Catholic nuns saw the 3 through high school. They are smart so HFIP is looking for sponsor(s) to send them to college. HFIP also started a petty business for her so she could at least feed her children.
Ms. Munachi Ohiaeriaku, a teacher and single mother of two, also cares for her elderly mother and younger sister. Her family faces severe health issues, including asthma, cataracts, and stomach ulcers. Following her father’s death in 2019, she became the sole provider, struggling to support her family on a monthly salary of less than $65. The financial strain forced her to send her 16-year-old daughter to work as a maid. Despite assistance with rent, medical bills, food, and school fees, her family’s needs remain overwhelming. Any financial support would greatly alleviate their burdens and improve their quality of life.
Eucharia Oforji (of Blessed memory) died of cancer. We came in contact with her when her cancer had metastasised and she neither had money to treat herself nor even to eat. By the generous help of a few donors, Eucharia received all the medical help she needed at the time (about $3000) and she died comfortably/painlessly. We want to use this opportunity to appreciate all those who donated to this cause especially Dr & Dr Chris Aniedobe, who continued to pay for her chemotherapy and blood transfusions even when there was no hope. Her family extends their immense gratitude through this medium also.
Ngozi Esther Okereke is a 64 year old widow and has no child. She has chronic medical conditions and she is a caregiver who earns equivalent of $19.50 monthly. She cannot afford her medications with this amount. The organisation sends her money to assist with her medications. We are looking for a donor(s) who can give her $40 every month so she can stay alive.
Master Favour Ogbonna is a 14 year old boy who wants to become a priest. When he gained admission into the minor seminary, his parents who are low income earners could not afford his tuition and other fees. We paid for his fees to get him started and are currently looking for a sponsor(s) to assist Favour to achieve his life dreams of becoming a catholic priest.
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