HEAL Blog
Welcome! Here we will post news and highlight the faces, needs, and services of HEAL.Help Us Prevent Ebola in the Compassionate Home
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...
Formation House Chapel is Furnished
During my visit to Chicago this past October, I spoke with many of you about the Messengers of Justice (MOJ) congregation and our ministry to impoverished widows and orphans. Our ministry is inspired by Jesus, the word of God made flesh (John 1:14), who emptied...
HEAL is on the air!
Imagine becoming a servant to a wealthy “master” as means of supporting your family. This is what happened to Leo Okonkwo, founder of HEAL. A servant at a young age, there was little chance of Leo continuing his education. He was gifted in math and calculus, but his...
HEAL: A Mission, Not a Job
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!
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!
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...
2014 Benefit: The First Annual 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,...
The “E” in HEAL = Enhance
In my conversations with Leo Okonkwo, Vice-President of HEAL, I have learned much about Nigeria that highlights a very important element of our mission. I learned that Nigeria was once a British colony and didn't achieve independence until 1960. Britain capitalized on...
Bishop Rohas Encourages the Work of HEAL
It’s been 3 weeks since Leo Okonkwo arrived in Chicago from Nigeria! Time flies when you’re building an organization…and having fun doing it. We have been to many events and have met many new people who support the HEAL mission. To all those we meet, we convey the...
“Be the Button!” Run the Good Race
Sports require an extraordinary commitment in order to obtain success. It is exhausting simply to observe the training an athlete undergoes, let alone to endure that training. Hours upon hours of one's life are committed to achieving the goal of winning. Countless...