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Because of You, Benjamin Is Home!

We are so excited to share a joyful update — Benjamin is home! After months of waiting, paperwork, and countless steps of faith, the Breigs were finally able to bring Benjamin home at the end of last year. The Breigs shared: “It was quite the whirlwind, but we were so happy to spend a wonderful Christmas introducing Benjamin in the U.S. to all his extended family members.” Years ago in Uganda, while serving at the children’s home where he lived, the Breigs met a joyful little

Feb 232 min read

Meet Hao Bao Bao Coffee — Brewing Hope, One Cup at a Time

Brew Hope. Shop Coffee Now! We are honored to highlight one of our incredible ministry partners, Hao Bao Bao Coffee —a small business born from a deep love for children and a desire to make a lasting difference. Hao Bao Bao Coffee began in 2018 after the founders, Darren and Brittany Mann, met their son in China and spent time at his orphanage. Although they had lived in China, this was the first time they were able to go inside of the orphanage and truly see the faces of vu

Feb 36 min read

A Decade Later: Lillie Pearl’s Journey Since Adoption

GIVE THE GIFT OF FAMILY! __________________________________________________________________________ This year, we’re excited to share updates on some of the amazing children who have found their forever families through Connected Hearts Ministry. These stories remind us that your support isn’t just a one-time gift, it’s a lifetime of love, care, and security for a child who might otherwise be overlooked. When you give, you’re not only meeting a child's immediate needs; you’r

Jan 225 min read

7-Day Christmas Challenge: Day 7, The Final Day: Help Us Finish Strong!

“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” — Matthew 25:40 Today is the final day of our 7-Day Challenge — and what an incredible week it has been . We began with the story of the Auxt family, and the joy of knowing that Maria will spend this Christmas in the arms of her forever family, not in an orphanage, but in a home filled with love, safety, and belonging. Throughout the week, we’ve revisited stories

Dec 21, 20252 min read

7 Day Giving Challenge: Day 6, Why Your Gift Matters Now!

"Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows…” — James 1:27 We’re nearing the end of our 7-Day Challenge, and today we want to tell you why your support is so important right now. Because finances should never be the reason a family hesitates to say yes to a child who is waiting. - Because a child with special needs should never spend one more day wondering if anyone will choose them. - Because a child who needs ther

Dec 20, 20252 min read

7 Day Giving Challenge: Day 5, It all begins with a yes!

Every adoption story begins with a moment, the moment a family says “yes.” “Yes, we will love this child.” “Yes, we will stand in the gap.” “Yes, we will welcome them home.” But for many families—especially those open to children with special needs, older children, or sibling groups—there is one major barrier that keeps them from saying yes: The financial cost. Adoption expenses can be overwhelming. Medical care for a newly adopted child with special needs can add additional

Dec 19, 20251 min read

7 Day Christmas Giving Challenge: Day 4, The Children Who Wait the Longest

“Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed.” — Psalm 82:3 _____________________________________________________ We’re over halfway through the challenge! Your gift today brings us closer to our goal and helps ensure every child has the chance to grow up in a family, no matter their circumstances. _____________________________________________________ Not every child waiting for a family has the same chances. Some children face far long

Dec 18, 20251 min read

7-Day Christmas Giving Challenge: Day 3Give Hope. Give Family.

Have you ever wondered what happens when an orphan is given a forever family? For a child, it means everything. It means love where there was loneliness… hope where there was fear… and a future forever changed. Today’s video shares the heart of our mission through the eyes of a child, offering a glimpse into what it’s like to wait for a family and how life can be transformed through the gift of a family. When you donate to Connected Hearts, you’re not just meeting a tempor

Dec 17, 20251 min read

7-Day Christmas Giving Challenge: Day 2, When you give an orphan a family… everything changes.

God sets the lonely in families…” — Psalm 68:6 One of the most beautiful truths of the gospel is that God adopted us first. Because of His love, we get to live out that same love by caring for orphans. When you give to Connected Hearts, you aren’t just supporting a nonprofit, you are stepping into a child’s story and changing their entire future. Your generosity helps provide : ❤️ Adoption grants and personalized coaching that help families say “yes”, especially to children w

Dec 16, 20251 min read

7 Day Giving Challenge: Day 1, You Can Help an Orphan Come Home This Christmas!

“Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans…” — James 1:27 As we head into the Christmas season, today we begin our 7-Day $50,000 Giving Challenge, and we are filled with hope. As needs continue to rise, your support this Christmas helps us respond quickly—and ensures we can continue providing the adoption and medical funding families need, along with the operating support that keeps our mission moving forward. Because behind ev

Dec 15, 20252 min read

Reflecting God's Heart

“Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress…” – James 1:27 When God calls us to care for orphans and widows, He isn’t just offering a suggestion—He’s revealing His very heart. True faith, according to Scripture, isn’t measured by words or rituals but by love in action. To care for the orphan is to live out the Gospel. It’s more than charity; it’s a reflection of the God who adopted us into His famil

Oct 27, 20252 min read

God's Heart for the Orphan, and Our Response

“A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. God sets the lonely in families…” – Psalm 68:5–6 When we open the pages of Scripture, we see a beautiful truth: God has always cared deeply for the orphan. He is not distant from their pain or blind to their needs—He is a Father to the fatherless and a defender of the vulnerable. His heart beats for the child who feels forgotten, the one who longs for a safe place to belong. At Connected Hearts,

Oct 27, 20252 min read

Be a Voice for Orphans this Orphan Sunday!

November 8th is Orphan Sunday (Pure Religion Sunday). You can make a real difference for children waiting for forever families — giving love where there was loneliness, hope where there was fear, and a future forever changed. We’ve created a short, heartfelt video to share this message — and we need your help spreading it far and wide. 🎥 Share & Scan the Video : youtube.com/watch?v=TU52HziA2VY Here’s how you can help, whether you’re an individual, business, or church:...

Oct 14, 20251 min read