"We have spent so much time, effort, and savings already in our adoption pursuit. When we received the news that our adoption had failed, we were reeling. We weren't sure if we had the energy and let alone the resources to continue to adopt. But we ultimately felt we should continue to be open to adoption. This is right when we received an email from Show Hope that they had some questions about our grant application. We let them know that things hadn't worked out with our adoption, but that we were thinking we were going to continue. We weren't expecting to be given a grant at that point, but then they gave us the glad news soon thereafter that we had been approved for a grant! Show Hope's Adoption Aid grant was the Lord's kindness when we needed it. We are so grateful to you guys!"

"Because of Show Hope, we are fully funded for our adoption. Without this, we would still be trying to raise money for our adoption. We are incredibly thankful for the generous gift this is, which we do not take lightly. We are so grateful to be a part of this. Every person who donates is now a part of our family's story!"

"Receiving this grant truly is an answered prayer. It helped ease the financial barriers associated with adoption and brought great joy and peace to our family.

Thank you so much to the donors and supporters that made this possible. We are incredibly grateful and thankful to receive it. Thank you for your generous donations. It’s because of people like you that we were able to follow the call to adoption."

"We knew roughly what international adoption would cost, but as we moved through the process, it became unclear how we'd raise that much money. We worried that finances would delay our adoption by months or years. Then Show Hope's Adoption Aid grant virtually eliminated our funding gap. Now we can focus on the steps to bring our kids home instead of worrying about finances. The Lord truly blessed our family through Show Hope."

"Receiving a grant means peace of mind. It has a substantial impact on the adoption process. It allows us to focus on the other requirements necessary to bring our children home without having to worry about the cost.

The adoption process has furthered our understanding of the gospel as it relates to our adoption as sons and daughters of God. God pursued us before we were ever aware. God made us co-heirs with Christ, just like this child will be a co-heir to our inheritance with her siblings. There is nothing this child can do that would make me love her more or less just like God with us."

"Prior to receiving our Show Hope grant, I (Sara) found out my part-time job was ending at the end of October. This meant we were losing a third of our income, and we didn’t have any alternatives in mind. A week later we received news that we had been matched with our sweet baby boy. We knew this was God’s timing for me to focus on being a full time mama, but also we knew the added financial responsibility of having another baby. When we received the letter informing us that we had received a Show Hope grant we were shocked! At the time of application, we weren’t really sure we would need it and actually didn’t think we would get anything much less $9,000! The Show Hope grant was an incredible reminder that God knows our needs, sees us, and is ultimately the one who provides for us."

"Our son wouldn’t be home with us if it wasn’t for Show Hope and God’s impeccable timing! We received the call about our son on December 15, and we immediately knew we wanted to say “yes.” The Lord affirmed he was meant to be ours and we were trusting Him with the details. In the meantime, we needed to be able to pay the remaining balance for his adoption by the next morning. I reached out to Show Hope to ask when grant decisions might come out. The next time I checked my email, we got a response that changed our lives: we were receiving the grant money we needed to bring our son home! God, in His always perfect timing, used Show Hope to provide in a miraculous way that gives Him all the glory. Show Hope will forever hold a special place in our lives because of this extra kindness and the way God taught us even more deeply to trust his provision. We can’t say thank you enough!"

"Receiving an Adoption Aid grant means more than financial assistance to us, it is confirmation that we are not walking this journey alone. Adoption has been placed on our hearts for a while now, and while we are fully committed to bringing our child home, the financial side can feel overwhelming at times. This grant from Show Hope creates breathing room and allows us to focus less on the stress of upcoming payments and more on preparing our hearts and home for our child. It moves us one step closer to meeting the son or daughter God already knows by name. More than anything, it feels like a community coming alongside us and saying, “We believe in this calling too."

"Receiving a grant from Show Hope transformed our adoption journey by easing many of the financial worries that naturally come with the process. With that burden lifted, we’ve been able to fully embrace and enjoy this season without the constant stress of the financial side of adoption. This support has truly been a blessing to our family."

"We’re grateful for the support, both financially and through prayers and wisdom. Our family is excited to be adopting again from India, having the resources to afford the process is through God’s provision in the generosity of nonprofits, and our community here in Richmond.

Our daughter prays everyday for a baby brother, sister, or both! We also share with her when we get a grant or donations. She knows that monies help bring them home! Adoption is a long journey, and knowing we don’t have to delay it because of finances. We are so blessed to have partners like Show Hope and its supporters in our corner! Thank you!"

"Receiving the Adoption Aid grant was an overwhelming gift of encouragement and relief. The adoption process can feel both financially and emotionally daunting, and this grant helped lift a significant burden during a very vulnerable season. It was also incredibly meaningful to see God’s provision so clearly through this grant award, reminding us that He was present in every detail of our journey. More than the financial support, it reminded us that we were not alone. It is truly beautiful to witness first-hand that there is a community of people who believe in adoption and are willing to come alongside families with generosity and hope! We will forever be grateful for the role this support played in bringing our family together."

"Receiving an adoption aid grant has relieved financial stress from the adoption process. We know God has called us to adopt, but as a single income family we knew we wouldn’t be able to fully fund our adoption ourselves. Relieving that financial stress has allowed us to focus more on preparing our hearts and home for the future child God has planned for us. To the donors and supporters who have made this grant possible, thank you! You are helping change the lives of families who are adopting and the children they adopt. These funds help answer prayers!"

"The [grant] has been such a huge blessing to our family. One of the things that made us hesitant to adopt was the cost. While we have been very blessed and have stability, we definitely don’t have the abundance needed to adopt without significant help. This has helped provide us with that opportunity we may not otherwise have had. When you get the grant, you are gaining a community of people who support you and care for you as well!"

"The Show Hope Adoption Aid grant has meant everything to our family. It gave us true financial peace during our last adoption, removing so much of the stress and uncertainty that can come with the process. Because of that support and the way it carried us through, we felt confident and called to say “yes” to adoption again for our current child. Without this grant, we simply wouldn’t have been able to move forward a second time. Show Hope didn’t just help with the costs—they helped make our family possible, and we are forever grateful.

You turned the impossible into reality, and we are forever grateful for your faithful support in loving orphans and building families. We knew God wanted us to adopt, yet we didn’t have the finances, but God provided through you."

"We discussed the idea of a second adoption together as a couple many times, and after much prayer, research, and contemplation, we began to weigh the idea more seriously. Our agency recommended [a Show Hope Adoption Aid grant] for our first adoption, and we were awarded a grant when we brought home our first child. We reached out for assistance again for this adoption after getting to know the organization better. Simply put, we would not have been able to do either adoption without this grant. This organization changes lives forever and is such a powerful force for good in the world."