REFLECTIONS FROM FH PRES BEN HOOGENDOORN
Stewardship is defined as the responsible management of something
entrusted to your care. Reflecting on that definition, I can’t help but take
inventory of all the opportunities I’ve had to act as a steward throughout my
life – in precious relationships as a husband,
father, and grandfather; in my career, civic duties and in local community
commitments – I can only pray that I continue to sensitively and intentionally
care for the responsibilities before me.
My current role as President of FH Canada carries the need for
accountability that comes with stewarding any organization – but especially one
with a mission as critical as eradicating poverty one community at a time. Stewardship is a core value of FH Canada and exemplifies our commitment to responsible planning, wise management
of resources and our ultimate purpose of creating sustainable change.
This issue of Hope Notes focuses
on the diverse ways we strive to infuse the values of stewardship and
accountability into every aspect of our work. You’ll read about a unique
recycling program that is literally saving thousands of lives and you’ll also
get an inside perspective on a non-profit’s necessary yet often misunderstood administration
rate.
We’ve also put together several creative suggestions for people looking
to join us more intentionally in the rewarding work of walking alongside the
most resilient global communities you could ever hope to meet.
Frankly, we can’t do what we do every day without your partnership, so
part of our focus on stewardship is directly tied to you. We want you to know
you’re connected, valued and respected, so we have worked extremely hard to
make our activities as transparent and transformative as possible. Flip to the
end of this issue to see how you can follow your impact online through updates,
stories and dialogue.
Thank you for walking with us.
Be blessed,
Ben Hoogendoorn
President/CEO
