Mission & Vision
Vision: No more "orphans" in Haiti Mission: We minister to orphans and widows in their distress by transitioning children from orphanages into loving families. We do this through Christ-centered care, training, and social work. Statement of Faith Child Hope International stands in the broad tradition of biblical, historical Christianity as expressed in the Scriptures...
Our Story
In 2003, Bill and Susette Manassero visited Haiti and were surprised by the large number of family-separated children they encountered. Their hearts were broken by what they witnessed, and they returned to Southern California determined to do something about it. The Manasseros took a leap of faith in 2004, sold all that they owned, moved...
Board of Directors
Bill Manassero Founder Prior to founding Child Hope and The Lighthouse with his wife Susette, Bill spent 25 years as a corporate executive and business entrepreneur. He sold his possessions to go into full-time ministry, first as a children's musician, writing, producing CDs and performing songs around the world with his Mister Bill Band and,...
Staff
Spencer & Risa Reeves Executive Director Spencer and Risa's involvement with Child Hope began back in 2010 when they led a team to do relief work. In 2012, the Reeves family moved to Haiti to work alongside Child Hope, where Spencer worked as Team Coordinator. After that first year, they decided to branch out and...
Resources
The philosophy of Child Hope International is first and foremost based on a Biblical worldview. The resources below have also been integral parts of our philosophy and guiding values. When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor . . . and Yourself by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert. Explores common perceptions on...
Finances
At Child Hope International, good stewardship is central to our planning and decision making. We know from personal experience that every resource entrusted to us can transform lives. As part of our stewardship, we optimize resources and carefully monitor and review programs and costs, use donations and grants for their intended purposes, and look for ways...