A Season of Gratitude, Growth, and Hope
As we reflect on the final months of the year, our hearts are full of gratitude for all that has been made possible through your faithful support. November and December were marked by meaningful milestones, joyful moments, and continued care for the children and families of ROHI. None of this would have happened without you.
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Celebrating Student Milestones
One of the most meaningful highlights of this season was our graduation celebrations. This year, we honored kindergarten students, 9th grade students, and our technical school and college graduates as they completed important chapters in their educational journeys.
Families gathered with teachers to reflect with pride on all the students have achieved and where they are headed next. These moments affirmed why education matters so deeply and why your investment in these children is life-changing.
Graduation videos are available on our ROHI Project Facebook page: www.facebook.com/rohiproject.org
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A Joyful All-School Christmas Party
December brought our entire ROHI community together for one all-school Christmas party. Students and families enjoyed music, games, food, and fellowship. It was a beautiful reminder of the joy that comes from belonging and being seen.
Each student also received a much appreciated Christmas gift consisting of a new pair of shoes, pants, and a shirt. For many children, this was the first time receiving brand-new clothing. These gifts were a tangible expression of dignity, care, and love made possible by donors like you. Video of the event available at: www.facebook.com/rohiproject.org
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December Community Bazaar
Throughout the year, we are blessed with donations of gently used clothing, shoes, and baby supplies. In December, ROHI hosted a community bazaar, giving families the opportunity to choose items they truly needed for their growing households.
For many parents, being able to select clothing and shoes for their children with dignity is a meaningful gift. This bazaar provided practical help and encouragement during a season when resources are often stretched thin. Your generosity made this moment of care and respect possible.
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Supporting Families During Winter Break
As school closed for the holiday break, we knew families would face several weeks without daily school meals. Because of your generosity, each family received a bag of provisions to help sustain them during this time.
These food supplies play a critical role in helping children stay nourished and healthy until classes resume. Your support extends far beyond the classroom and into the everyday realities families face.
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ROHI Giving Tree Update
The ROHI Giving Tree is our annual year-end campaign and plays a critical role in shaping our 2026 budget. This campaign directly funds education, school supplies, daily meals, spiritual development, and technical school scholarships for the coming year.
Thanks to your generosity, we have reached 49 percent of our Giving Tree goal. We are grateful for this progress, but we also want to be transparent. The weeks ahead are essential. The Giving Tree, alongside monthly giving, determines our ability to maintain our current staff, serve our students, and plan responsibly for 2026.
Right now, all Giving Tree gifts are doubled through a 2x matching opportunity, meaning your support can go twice as far at this crucial moment.
You can help in three powerful ways:
- Give, if you are able
- Share about ROHI Project with friends and family who may want to come alongside this work
- Pray for provision, wisdom, and stability for the children, families, and staff we serve
Your partnership right now truly matters, and we are deeply grateful to walk this journey with you. Give at: https://www.rohiproject.org/2025-rohi-giving-tree-with-a-matching-grant
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2025 ROHI Project Yearbook
We are excited to share our 2025 ROHI Project Yearbook, which captures special moments, milestones, and everyday joys from this past school year. Every page reflects the lives you are touching through your generosity and commitment to the children and families of ROHI.
A special thank you to Misty Bedsole for putting this beautiful yearbook together for all of us. We are deeply grateful to our donors, sponsors, volunteers, parents, and staff who made this school year possible.
This yearbook is dedicated to Vilma, whose love, faithfulness, and quiet dedication have left a lasting mark on our students and community.
You can view the yearbook on our website here: https://www.rohiproject.org/2025-rohi-project-yearbook
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A Sharing Opportunity
Many of you often ask how you can help beyond giving, and one simple way is by sharing ROHI Project with others.
We have included a Giving Tree flyer that we encourage you to print and share at work, church, community boards, or with family and friends. A personal recommendation from someone who already cares about ROHI makes a powerful difference.
Your voice helps open doors for more children to receive education, meals, and a safe place to learn.
Thank You for Walking With Us
Every graduation, every meal, every moment of joy, every act of compassion is a direct result of your faithfulness. Thank you for walking alongside the ROHI Project and for believing in the potential of each child we serve.
Merry Christmas and God bless you!