Looking Behind, Looking Ahead

Jan 8, 2015 | Projects

Looking back on 2014, HEAL took major strides in improving our ministry to the widows and orphans in our care.  We addressed urgent medical needs by obtaining chemical hand sanitizers and water filters.  We enhanced the quality of spiritual care by furnishing our...

Help Us Prevent Ebola in the Compassionate Home

Dec 23, 2014 | Needs, Projects

As I’m sure you are aware, the Ebola virus in West Africa has killed far too many people.  While Nigeria has been declared Ebola free by the WHO, we have no reliable information that confirms its eradication in the remote, rural villages such as where our HEAL mission...

HEAL: A Mission, Not a Job

Nov 24, 2014 | About, MOJ

The US Navy used to have an ad campaign slogan that said, “Navy.  It’s not just a job. It’s an adventure!”  In my recent communications with people about HEAL, many have asked me whether I hold a job in addition to my new venture. While working as an advertising sales...

Host a Musical Meal for HEAL!

Nov 18, 2014 | Benefit

I heard an old slogan once that said, “First, raise friends.  Then, raise funds.”  HEAL is about friendship with our supporters before it is about anything else.  Before telling our friends what we need, we want to know how they can best help us in terms of their own...

1st HEAL Benefit a Success!

Nov 10, 2014 | Benefit

 Last Wednesday evening, the 1st HEAL Benefit took place at Blue Star Bistro and Wine Bar in Chicago.  A wonderful evening was had by all as the spirituality and mission of HEAL was presented to over 50 attendees! Vice President and founder of HEAL, Leo Okonkwo, spoke...