From our Founders
The Vision for Show Hope’s Adoption Aid Grants
Our Co-founder, Mary Beth Chapman, reflects on the early days of Show Hope and the vision for our Adoption Aid program.
Read MoreWhen Love Won
Dear friends, As Easter approaches, I have been thinking a lot about the resurrection of Jesus. As I reflect on this miraculous, literal life-altering, history-changing event, I am always humbled that as a Christian, the God of the universe put on flesh, took the weight of my sin, and paid for it with His life.…
Read MoreTwenty Years of Show Hope: Reflecting on the Past and Embracing the Future
Dear friends, Today, I sit here in profound gratitude for you, as I reflect upon the incredible journey that Show Hope has taken over the past 20 years. It feels like just yesterday that my husband, Steven, and I embarked on this remarkable “great adventure” of hope, and the impact we have witnessed is immeasurable.…
Read More‘Twas the Night Before Giving Tuesday
‘Twas the night before Giving Tuesday when all through the land, Nonprofits were stirring with all they had planned. Of course, the Show Hope team was no exception, Giving Tuesday has been on our radar since its inception. With Mary Beth in her sweatshirt and I in my cap, We had settled in for a…
Read MoreThank You for 20 Years of Show Hope
Dear Show Hope Family, We love Christmas, and this time each year, we love to share about Show Hope’s annual Gifts of Hope campaign—it truly is one of our favorites! All month long, we’ll be sharing with you stories of hope from children and families who we—and you—have had the honor of journeying with over…
Read More2023 Adoption Hall of Fame Inductee Mary Beth Chapman
In late October, the National Council for Adoption (NCFA) announced Show Hope Co-founder and Chairman of the Board Mary Beth Chapman as the 2023 inductee to the Adoption Hall of Fame. This award is given to recognize those who exhibit outstanding dedication to service and sacrifice to the cause of adoption and those who have…
Read MoreThank You for Your Kindness
I cannot believe it has been 20 years! Show Hope was founded in my heart in 2000 when Shaoey came home through the miracle of adoption, but it would be 2003 when Shaohannah’s Hope would become official. And through the course of several years, Shaohannah’s Hope evolved into her name, Show Hope. When I have…
Read MoreFrom Our Co-founder Mary Beth Chapman
Treasures Pondering in My Heart Grammy and PopPops … that is what six—almost seven(!)—little people call me and Steven. They are the only ones who have those naming rights on us, and we love it! With those names comes a feeling like none other. I remember Emily and Tanner coming home from Ireland for Easter.…
Read MoreFrom Our Founders
Dear Show Hope Family, This year marks the 20th anniversary of Show Hope. To think, a little dream we had so many years ago is now a flourishing tree rooted deep in God’s still faithfulness is really quite astounding. And this year, as we celebrate and remember the past, we also look forward, with hope-filled…
Read MoreFrom Our Co-founder Mary Beth Chapman
To the parents and families who are waiting to welcome home their precious children from China … I pray this letter finds you as peaceful and comforted as possible while you find yourself in this incredible wait to bring your beautiful children home. The journey you are traveling, I am sure, has tested your faith…
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