Lending Hope Foundation

Lending Hope Foundation is a non-profit organization management business founded on May 9, 2011, that provides practical support to families facing poverty and hardship. They currently operate in two countries: Nepal, where they built an elementary school in Besisahar, and Peru, where they run community kitchens and after-school programs in Lima. The foundation emphasizes integrity and transparency as core principles for their charitable work.

In Nepal, they serve the village of Besisahar, northwest of Kathmandu, where they constructed a school for children ages 4 to 8. In Peru, their work centers on Villa María del Triunfo, a district in the southeastern hills of Lima, operating through a partnership with Father Albino Mendoza and the Church, Santa Maria Reina.

The foundation provides teacher salaries, daily lunch meals, school supplies, uniforms, and ongoing maintenance for the elementary school they built. They also respond to individual needs such as roof repairs, wheelchairs, emergency medical expenses, food assistance, and tuition help for older students in the village.

They support community kitchens known as 'Ollas Comunes' that feed families without regular meals, along with after-school programs, tutoring, computer and vocational classes, and safe spaces for children and women. For the past three years, they have supplied staple foods and raw materials for more than 30 community kitchens in the area.

Several reviewers highlight the staff's friendliness, understanding, and professionalism throughout the process. They also frequently mention that the assistance was provided quickly, efficiently, and in a timely manner, helping them get back on their feet during difficult times.

The foundation is located at 727 Glendora Ave, La Puente, CA 91744. Their business phone number is 6269450388, and they also accept communications via the email address [email protected].

The organization holds Registered Charity Number 26-4524844 and CA Non Profit Corp number 3144501. These numbers confirm their status as a registered entity operating in the United States.

Lending Hope Foundation was founded on May 9, 2011, meaning it has been operating for over fifteen years. The organization describes itself as having over a decade and a half of experience promoting projects and helping families in times of need.

Their mission focuses on providing essential food and basic necessities to small rural communities in Lima, Peru, and Nepal. They aim to strengthen these communities, improve daily living conditions, and support the well-being of vulnerable populations through direct and accountable partnerships.

Families in Villa María del Triunfo live in makeshift homes on steep hillsides often without running water, sewage systems, or electricity. Roads become rivers of mud during the rainy season, and children often spend afternoons alone while parents work long hours to survive.

Before the school was built, young children as young as four walked over two hours each way to attend classes. Their journey included steep mountain paths, heavy monsoon rains, and dangerous river crossings, which the new school has eliminated.

The process is described by reviewers as quick, efficient, and easy. Users report that the staff is knowledgeable and friendly, guiding them through the steps to receive the financial assistance they need in a timely manner.