Other Ways To Support

HOPA Frier Academy is more than a school building — it is a place where hope, education, discipleship, and opportunity will come together to impact generations of children in Migori County, Kenya. By sponsoring a brick for $100, you are helping lay the physical and spiritual foundation for students to learn, grow, and discover their God-given purpose. Each brick represents a step toward safe classrooms, quality education, nutritious meals, mentorship, and a future filled with possibility. Your sponsored brick can also become a meaningful tribute: In honor of a loved oneIn memory of someone specialFrom your family or businessAs a message of encouragement and hope Every donor will have the opportunity to dedicate a virtual brick displayed on our online brick wall as a lasting reminder that this school was built through a community of people who chose to believe in the next generation. Together, brick by brick, we are building a place where hope can truly be found.

HOPA Frier Academy — Where Hope Is Found HOPA Frier Academy is a Christ-centered primary school located in God Jope, a rural community in Migori County, Kenya. Built in partnership with Take Heart, the school was created to provide children in the surrounding community with access to quality education, discipleship, and opportunities that can impact the trajectory of their lives. In January 2027, HOPA Frier Academy will open its doors for the very first time, welcoming 75 students across PP1, PP2, and Grade 1. Each class will begin with approximately 25 students, and our vision is to add one grade each year as these students grow. For families living in rural Kenya, access to a quality education can open doors that extend far beyond the classroom. At HOPA Frier Academy, students will receive a strong academic foundation while being known, encouraged, and discipled in a Christ-centered environment. Our desire is to develop the whole child and create a place where students are empowered to dream about their futures. Our vision is simple: HOPA Frier Academy will be the shining light on top of the hill where hope is found, students are empowered, and lives are transformed. Partner With the School There are several ways you can be part of what God is building through HOPA Frier Academy. Sponsor a Student — $42/monthOur goal is to have all 75 inaugural students sponsored before the school opens. A monthly sponsorship of $42, or $504 annually, helps provide school fees, educational resources, uniforms and learning materials, Christ-centered discipleship, and ongoing care and support. Once our inaugural class is selected, sponsors will be introduced to the student whose educational journey they are helping support. Become a Monthly SupporterMonthly giving helps provide the consistent resources needed to operate and grow HOPA Frier Academy. These gifts help support the ongoing needs of the school, its staff, classrooms, programs, and future growth as we add a new grade each year. Buy a Brick — $100Leave a lasting mark on the foundation of HOPA Frier Academy by purchasing a personalized brick for $100. Each brick represents an individual, family, church, or organization choosing to invest in the future of children in Kenya. Personalized bricks will be displayed as part of the school, creating a lasting reminder of the community that helped make this dream possible. Whether you sponsor a student, become a monthly supporter, purchase a brick, or give toward the school, you become part of a much bigger story. Together, we're not simply building a school. We're creating a place where hope is found for generations to come.

Become a Monthly Supporter Becoming a monthly supporter of HOPA Frier Academy means becoming part of the ongoing story of our school and helping create a sustainable future for generations of students to come. HOPA Frier Academy is a Christ-centered primary school located in God Jope, a rural community in Migori County, Kenya. In January 2027, we will open our doors for the very first time and welcome 75 students in PP1, PP2, and Grade 1. From there, our vision is to add a new grade each year, allowing the school to grow alongside our inaugural students and create opportunities for even more children in the surrounding community. While student sponsorship directly supports the education of an individual child, monthly giving supports the school as a whole. These consistent gifts help us equip classrooms, support our teachers and staff, maintain our campus, provide educational and discipleship resources, and meet the everyday needs that make a quality, Christ-centered education possible. Monthly support gives us the stability to plan for the future. As our school grows, so will the number of students, teachers, classrooms, and resources needed to serve them well. Your consistent generosity allows us to continue building a school where students are known, loved, equipped, and encouraged to become who God created them to be. Whether you give $10 or $250 each month, you are part of creating a place where hope is found, students are empowered, and lives are transformed. Choose a Level Hope — $10/month Grow — $25/month Empower — $50/month Heart — $100/month Transform — $250/month Choose the level that works for you and join us in building a sustainable future for HOPA Frier Academy—one month at a time.

Sponsor a Student In January 2027, HOPA Frier Academy will open its doors to its very first class of 75 students in PP1, PP2, and Grade 1. While we don't yet know each child's name or face, we know God has already prepared this place for them. For $42 a month, or $504 a year, you can help provide a child with access to quality, Christ-centered education and the opportunity to build a brighter future. Your sponsorship helps provide school fees and tuition, school supplies, uniforms and learning materials, Christ-centered discipleship, and individual care and support throughout the school year. When our inaugural class is selected, you will be introduced to the student whose educational journey you are helping support and have the opportunity to follow their story as they learn and grow at HOPA Frier Academy. Become a Sponsor To sponsor a student, click “Recurring Giving” and select $42 per month. Prefer to give for the full year? You can make a one-time gift of $504 to cover one full year of sponsorship. Our goal is to have all 75 students sponsored before the school opens in January 2027. Together, we're not just filling classrooms. We're building futures.

Kenya Trip Payments Going to Kenya with Take Heart or supporting someone who is? You’re in the right place! Use this page to pay toward your own trip fees or to donate toward another team member’s trip. Your support helps make it possible for our teams to serve alongside our Kenyan staff and partners and experience the work of Take Heart firsthand. If you are paying your own trip fees, please help us by covering the processing fees at checkout. This ensures the full amount of your payment goes toward your trip balance. When giving toward someone else’s trip, please be sure to include the team member’s name so we can apply your gift correctly.

Give to the Leading Edge Take Heart 10K/5K Every year, our community comes together to run local and impact global through the Leading Edge Take Heart 10K/5K. Funds raised through the race directly support Take Heart’s work in Kenya, creating opportunities through education, entrepreneurship, and compassionate care. Whether you’re participating in the race, supporting a runner, or simply want to be part of the impact, your gift helps us continue this work year-round. Give today and help us turn every mile into lasting impact.

Sponsor the Leading Edge Take Heart 10K/5K Partner with us as a sponsor of the annual Leading Edge Take Heart 10K/5K! Your sponsorship helps make race day possible while supporting Take Heart’s work in Kenya. Race sponsorship is a great way for businesses, churches, and community partners to make a global impact while connecting with hundreds of runners and families right here in Lakeland. Choose your sponsorship level below and join us in running local and impacting global!

Give to Student Support Your gift to Student Support helps Take Heart provide educational opportunities for students in Kenya. From school fees and supplies to other educational needs, your generosity helps students access the resources they need to learn, grow, and pursue a brighter future. Want to support a specific student? Visit our Sponsorships page to meet our students and begin a monthly sponsorship.

Become a Take Heart Visionary Take Heart Visionaries are a community of monthly donors who believe lasting transformation happens through consistent partnership. Your monthly gift provides reliable support that allows Take Heart to plan ahead, respond to needs, and continue creating opportunities for orphans and widows throughout Kenya through education, entrepreneurship, discipleship, and care. Whether you give $25, $50, $100, or more each month, your generosity becomes part of the foundation that keeps the mission moving forward.

Give to Our Widows’ Program Your gift to Take Heart’s Widows’ Program helps empower women in Kenya to build sustainable futures for themselves and their families. Through microloans, business opportunities, healthcare, food assistance, and practical support, widows are given the tools and resources they need to provide for their families and move toward greater independence. Your generosity helps meet needs today while creating opportunities for lasting, generational change.