What We Do

 

Hope for Indigent Persons is a 501(c)(3) 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 Caribbean and the U.S., we’re committed to bringing hope, health, and dignity to those who need it most in our broken world.

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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.

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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.

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Mrs. Nkechi, a hardworking mother of six, has supported her family through farming and trading alongside her husband. Her recent diagnosis of breast cancer has caused severe emotional and financial strain, disrupting her children’s education and leading two to drop out of school due to treatment costs. With assistance, her eldest son graduated from university, and ongoing support has provided food and medication. However, the family’s needs remain critical. Financial aid would help ensure her children continue their education and provide better medical care for Mrs. Nkechi.

Eucharia Oforji - Hope For Indigent Persons - Omnes Pauperes member (3)

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.

Eucharia Oforji - Hope For Indigent Persons - Omnes Pauperes member (3)

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-Hope For Indigent Persons - Omnes Pauperes member

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.

Recent Donations to Indigent Persons by HFIP

S/NDESCRIPTIONAMOUNT
1Geoffrey Chinacherem – Student amount for school fees, accommodation and feeding$160
2Mrs. Osita Mother of 6 children amount for feeding$35
3Mr. Geoffrey father of 5 children amount for feeding$20
4Mrs. Onwumere breast cancer patient amount for treatment, and medication$100
5Mr. Epiphanus seminarian amount for school fees, books and upkeep$100
6Mr. Stanley Junior – Student amount for accommodation and feeding$65
7Ms. Munachi Priscilla a mother of two and a sick mother amount for school fees for one of her daughters.$50
8Mr. Daniel Anyalewechi father of 6 children amount for fixing his motor bike used for his transport business$35
9HFIP Christmas Meal to a family of 8$80
10HFIP Christmas Meal to a single mother and 2 children$60
11HFIP Christmas Meal to a family of 5$70
12HFIP Christmas Meal $40 each to 5 Indigent Persons$200
13HFIP Christmas Meal to an individual for a life saving medication$160
14HFIP Christmas Meal to an individual$20
15Donation to a rural clinic where pregnant women did their scan for training of a staff$200
16We paid for an 18 year old girl Favour John, to send her back to school because her father could not afford her fees.$130
17We donated money to Tina with severe arthritis to get some palliative so she can have relief from pains.$100
18We raised money to assist Nonso who had severe burns from kerosene explosion that almost killed him. We now provide him with compassionate and spiritual care.$100
19Toochi (with breast cancer) and her husband through the help of generous donors received money for palliatives and food.$400
Our periodic report of donations made to indigent persons are updated on this table.