Our Partnership in Guatemala

Woods Chapel is excited to partner with Children’s HopeChest, an organization we’ve worked with before, now serving communities in five countries—including El Paraíso, Guatemala. Together, we’re building a long-term, relationship-based partnership focused on sustainable community development.

At the heart of this partnership are Friendships—a monthly sponsorship that supports a child’s education, health, environment, and spiritual formation, while creating a meaningful, personal connection through letter writing.

Friendship Sundays: February 1 & 8
On these Sundays, our congregation will have the opportunity to become a Friend to a child in El Paraíso. Sponsorships are $45/month, and children in the community will choose their HopeChest Friend—honoring dignity and deepening connection. We need at least 75 Friends to begin; 105 Friends will enable full programming in the community.

Looking ahead, Woods Chapel will also:

• Participate in partner visits to Guatemala, focused on relationships and meeting your HopeChest Friend

• Support key community projects like clean water access, medical care, and improved facilities

• Celebrate a Match Party later this winter, when children choose their Friends

Our first partner trip to Guatemala is planned for summer 2026.

This is more than sponsorship—it’s friendship, partnership, and a shared journey of hope.