Problem Solved, Pilgrimage Begins

Feb 6, 2016 | Trips

Just before I left for my three-flight trip to Cameroon, I received great news from Deacon Leo that the ceiling damaged by termites at the Compassionate Home in Nigeria had been fully repaired.  Our HEAL-sponsored contractors did a fine job of fumigating and restoring...

Fighting the Termites

Jan 15, 2016 | Construction, Projects

When I moved into my current condo, I remember seeing a crack in the bedroom ceiling that is still there to this day.  Occasionally, a bit of dust will fall from this crack, but it has never gotten worse or needed any repair.  Perhaps when I sell, I’ll have cosmetic...

Visiting Villagers For Christmas

Dec 28, 2015 | MOJ

One of the saddest realities that can dampen the otherwise Joyful Feast of Christmas is when children never receive gifts because of their poverty.  This is where HEAL and the Messengers of Justice step in to turn the frowns of the poor and marginalized into smiles...

Heralds for HEAL

Dec 3, 2015 | Prayer Breakfast

It’s been two years since HEAL was founded, and I am so thankful to you and all our supporters.  When Deacon Leo Okonkwo visited Chicago back in August, we organized a prayer breakfast at a restaurant in Niles.  Some of our friends offered their thoughts about HEAL’s...

HEAL Partners with Advocare

Nov 28, 2015 | Partnership

How would you like to improve your health, energy, and fitness all while supporting HEAL’s mission to serve orphans and widows? Thanks to HEAL’s new partnership with AdvoCare nutritionals, you can!  Founded in 1993, AdvoCare is a health & wellness company that...
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