FRIENDS OF HOPE INTERNATIONAL

Many people, especially in rural and underprivileged communities, will never be able to own a dignified home. In most cases, people live in makeshift homes they built themselves. These homes are built from scrap materials, used wood, and other materials unfit for long-term housing. Most of these homes have mud floors, and it is typical for a family of 6-8 people to share one bedroom. Friends of Hope has partnered with local builders in rural areas to build modern two-bedroom homes.

Working with a pioneer in nutrition food assistance, FOHI distributes approximately $200,000 worth of meals to 1000-1500 school children annually

Many believe that access to safe water will one day be more valuable than having gold. In an effort to improve the lives of people, especially in rural areas, Friends of Hope partners with safe water organizations. After meeting with community leaders, FOHI installs wells and hand pumps and then trains community leaders how to maintain them. In 2015, FOHI completed a water project in Azua, Dominican Republic, a one-time investment that is still providing safe water for a community of 60,000 people.

In August 2016, FOHI and its Dominican-based partner Fundacion Nueva Alegria built a Youth Center in Haina. Today, Friends of Hope manages youth empowerment/lifeskills training, workforce development, and leadership development activities for 150-200 youth every week.

Music is such a powerful force in the lives of young people. It’s no different in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Guatemala, Costa Rica and Panama. The youth are impacted by the lyrics and at times are directed by it. Our program is designed to provide teens a healthy alternative using Christian music and choreographers to teach them how to impact their communities through this art form.

Our barber shop school teaches young men barber skills. We do this for two reasons. Our desire is for all our youth to study in a University, but we know some might not make it that far due to resources or situations at home. This would help them either work and help their families on a temporary basis or serve as a job through which they can pay their college fees. The other reason has to do with our outreaches to poor communities. Our record so far is giving 60 haircuts to children and youth during our last outreach. That helps us promote the message of the gospel and save parents of those kids funds they would use for that purpose.

Here, we dress casually, but take our faith seriously. Our band is high-energy, our sermons are practical, and our kids' church (which runs at the same time as the adult service) has FUN at its #1 core value.


WE ARE: CASUAL. CONTEMPORARY. FUN. BIBLICAL. FAMILY-ORIENTED. JESUS-FOCUSED

We have a non-denominational approach to ministry that makes it comfortable for people of different background.

Everything we do revolves around celebrating the finished work of Christ on the cross as well as in our hearts and lives. so don't be surprised if you find lots of friendly, joyful, and encouraging people all in our location! 

Our church's overarching purpose is to be a place where people from all walks of life can come and experience the wonder and fulfillment of knowing God personally through His Son, Jesus Christ. We are a Christian Church In Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic that loves God and loves people!

Our Church is a Place:


To be yourself.
to ask tough questions and get honest answers.
to meet new friends and build authentic relationships.
to grow spiritually and relationally.
to make a difference in your community and world by serving others.

Provides interactive biblical teaching to kids ages 11 and under.

Dominican Republic, Haiti, Puerto Rico, Cuba and Mexico are susceptible to various forms of disasters. These include storms, hurricanes, earthquakes, and mudslides. Our outreach and disaster programs are meant to address areas where these disasters take place. Through GIK program with Cross International, we keep a portion of the food, clothing, and any other GIK product we feel will allow us to address these needs as they arise.