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Welcome Curtis Rippee
We would like to welcome Curtis Rippee to 25 Project's Board. Read more about Curtis and how he got involved with the 25 Project. Curtis and his wife Deeann were married in 1996 and they have three daughters, Emma Grace, Abigail and Ellie. The Rippee family moved to…
Welcome Kyle Hendrickson
We would like to welcome Kyle Hendrickson to 25 Project’s Board. Read more about Kyle and how he got involved with the 25 Project. My name is Kyle Hendrickson and I have been married to my beautiful wife, Jessica, for 10 years. I have been in full-time ministry…
Join Us
The sum is greater than its parts. At the 25 Project, we desire to collaborate with the body of Christ in caring for the orphaned together. From the youngest kids to seasoned veterans, you and your church or school can partner with the 25 Project in taking the hope and…
God’s Future Kingdom in South Asia
I encourage you to find where the Lord wants you to tell of His Great Love. You were made for this very purpose... I have now been to South Asia twice with the 25 Project, and these expeditions have changed my life. God has shown me so much about who…
Abu Koroma: A Life Renewed
Abu is a double orphan. He lost his mother when he was very young. When his father died in 2013, Abu was left homeless. He moved in with his uncle, but his uncle did not care for even his most basic needs. Abu decided to move to the streets of Waterloo to care for…
Life on Mission
Meet Umaru Do you know someone who has never heard about Jesus? Umaru is in our sponsorship program and lives at Margaret’s home in Grafton, Sierra Leone. As with the others at Margaret's home, Umaru is very special to me. He is a young man with a great…
Ringing the Bell
Meet Dre A Story by Shara Johnson This summer, Angie and I drove seven of our Illumin8 kids (from McKinney Housing Authority) to Golden, Missouri for Kids Across America Kamp. This is a Kanakuk camp geared towards kids living in inner-city environments. I had no clue what we…
Tragic Loss in Sierra Leone
It is with great regret and sadness that we announce the passing of one of our boys in Sierra Leone. Abdul Kamara passed away in the early hours of Monday, August 15. He was visiting and spending the night with extended family when a mudslide occurred on the…
Tragedy in Sierra Leone
A Story by: Barbara Cross Today I hear the news from Sierra Leone….300 dead and 600 missing after mudslides from torrential rains. I know it’s the rainy season. I know and love these people. How many boys living on the street were swept away? Will we ever know…
The Impact of Sponsorship
My First Encounter with Abdulai A Story by Shara Johnson My 1-year anniversary of working on staff at the 25 Project was approaching. After 11 months, I finally found myself on a plane to Sierra Leone. It had been important for me to meet all the kids we…