Full disclosure: I adore Stacy Stubblefield (Hope partner) for many reasons. She is funny, warm and interesting. Stacy is a mushroom hunter, a handcrafter, and she, through the care she gives to mothers in our community, was the one to "catch" my first grandbaby. Stacy also supported my youngest daughter throughout her pregnancy.

Aside from all these amazing things, Stacy has quietly created the opportunity for Hope International alum Ruth Kerkula to attend nursing school in Liberia.

After a fundraising event where we shared, in part, the need for scholarship opportunities for our graduates to attend university, Stacy approached and asked if there were any students who might want to go to nursing school.

I immediately thought of Ruth, who on our recent visit to Liberia had shared this dream with me. Ruth has been attending school ever since.

Stacy, who has practiced nursing and midwifery for 19 years has based her practice around "if you take care of the mother first, the family will be healthy."

Stacy's generosity has changed Ruth's life by supporting her educational goals. Two strong and beautiful women who are and will be supporting mothers from two sides of the world.

Celebrating Powerful Partnerships,
Jackie Frazier
Executive Director | Hope Project