About Us
Handfuls of Hope was founded by a group of individuals with a shared passion for serving through short-term mission trips to the Dominican Republic. Over the years, our team returned again and again to the small village of Catalina, partnering closely with a local church. Through this consistency, we saw something powerful take shape—deep relationships were formed, trust was built, and lasting impact began to unfold.
Working side-by-side with the local church, we’ve had the privilege of helping refurbish and revitalize a school, construct a library, and establish a medical clinic in an area where these resources were once unavailable. More importantly, this partnership has equipped the church to better serve its community—and even reach beyond it—in ways that were previously unimaginable.
Our heart is firmly rooted in the Dominican Republic. We are committed to continuing this work while also connecting other groups and organizations with communities like Catalina. We believe that through faithful partnership and God’s blessing, transformation is possible—one community at a time. As lives are changed, those communities can then reach others, creating a ripple effect of hope that can impact an entire nation with the love of God.