Hope's Heart Orphan Foundation was founded in December 2004 out of the directors' desire to make a lasting impact on the lives of children growing up in Chinese orphanages. A problem of astounding proportion plagues children in the country of China. Thousands of children wait in orphanages for someone to exhibit the love, care and attention they are lacking. Shortages of caregivers as well as insufficient medical, developmental and educational provisions add to a life already void of family. The stigma placed on these children is carried into their adult life, resulting in severe adjustment problems once they are forced to leave the orphanage.
After becoming aware of the plight of orphans in China, Heather decided to pursue a degree in Social Work. The passion to help the orphans quickly spread to her parents, Ken and Judy. The family traveled to China in July of 2004 on a mission to extend love and care to the babies and children in an orphanage. This unique opportunity to spend time ministering to the orphans was a life changing experience and increased their desire even more to help the children of China.
After returning from China and through prayerful direction, the Williams' established Hope's Heart Orphan Foundation to assist in funding projects that enhance the lives of orphans in China. Now in their 20th year of outreach, they have watched in awe of how many babies, children and teens have had their lives impacted with hope.
Heather Williams, Founder and Director
Ken and Judy Williams, Assistant Directors