Bunko Blizzard 2026
Support Stewards of Hope International Today
Register - Partners can register together or separately
$30/person in advance and $35 at the door **See Link Above
Doors Open at 6pm ***VFW Hall --1900 VFW RD in Highland IL --
Free Appetizers, Cash Bar, Silent Auction and Music by DJ Jesse Vincent
Be Seated by 6:45pm for announcements and instructions
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! We will teach you!
Play Starts at 7pm
We play Bunko in a unique way! You and your partner will stay together all night as you move about the room. We will play 3 games with multiple breaks to check out the Silent Auction Tables, refill drinks, socialize, grab some snacks and shop baskets from Ghana and Bangladesh!
Great Prizes!
*Most Wins *Most Bunkos *Most Mini Bunkos *Most Loses *Bunko Queen!
Contact Us
Have a question or want to get in touch? Text Michele at 618-304-9940 or email her at mcapelle@stewardsofhope.org
December 23, 2025 Christmas Party for 150 Children!
What incredible donors we have!
The 2025 Christmas Hope Bags are in Venezuela!
The outpouring of donations for 150 backpacks full of special gifts was just amazing! The children who were at Father Angel's Christmas party loved them!
See above for the pictures of the party and the kids' happy faces!
Sausage and Gravy Fundraiser TBA
Come Join Us for a Fantastic Breakfast for a GREAT cause!
8:00am to 1:00pm
St. Paul Church, Trinity Hall
Highland, IL
Menu
Korte Pork Sausage
Gravy & 2 biscuits
Fruit Salad
Coffee, Orange Drink & Water
Adults $12
Children 4-10 $8 (1 biscuit)
Take-outs available
Become a Stewards of Hope International Hero
What do we need the most?
We will truly starve without YOU
We are always looking for SPONSORS an DONORS. These families depend on our help and your support helps us to continue this mission
We will truly starve without YOU
We will truly starve without YOU
We help kids like these by sending food supplies, medicine, clothing, and even bedding (in Spring of 2024) so they can concentrate and succeed in school to make it possible for them to grow up to lift their families out of poverty!
Become a Sponsor
Become a Sponsor
The cost involved in sending over 2,000 pounds of food and supplies each month to Venezuela keeps increasing and we rely on our Sponsors when we budget what we can send each month.
PLEASE CONSIDER
becoming a monthly sponsor,
ANY AMOUNT
will be greatly appreciated!
It is getting harder and harder to afford to keep doing what we are doing, and, with your help, we won't have to scale back our support that these people so DESPERATELY NEED!
Stewards of Hope International
At Stewards of Hope International our mission is to provide hope to people in need. We work with the Missionaries of Charity and a parish priest, Father Angel Castillo, in Venezuela to provide much needed food, toiletries, etc. to the people they serve. These recipients are people of all ages who are living in terrible situations. Some
At Stewards of Hope International our mission is to provide hope to people in need. We work with the Missionaries of Charity and a parish priest, Father Angel Castillo, in Venezuela to provide much needed food, toiletries, etc. to the people they serve. These recipients are people of all ages who are living in terrible situations. Some live in makeshift shelters, made from scraps of anything they can find, without a bed or pillow to sleep on. Others live on the streets and near garbage dumps so they can search through the trash for something to eat. Some live with the Missionaries of Charity Sisters because of serious medical conditions. Others work various jobs but make so little that they have to seek help to survive. Some are families with small children that don't know where their next meal will come from . Some are elderly with no place to go. Some are infants that have been abandoned to die because there is no food to give them. Some are in school desperately trying to learn, despite constant hunger, so someday they will be able to lift their family out of the slums for good!
They all have one thing in common. They all need HOPE. They all need to know that someone out there cares about them enough to help in a tangible way.
Our Team
Our Team is made up of dedicated volunteers who are passionate about making a difference in the world. From our volunteers to our board members, everyone at Stewards of Hope International is committed to our mission and the people we serve. We are always looking for passionate individuals to join us! Keep reading for all the ways you can get involved!
Our History
Our History
Founded in 2008, Stewards of Hope International has been working tirelessly to help people in need for over 16 years. (Click here to learn how we got involved!) To help people in need we and our Volunteers hold Fundraisers, collect Donations, rely on our faithful Sponsors, work with our generous Food Buddies, collaborate with generous org
Founded in 2008, Stewards of Hope International has been working tirelessly to help people in need for over 16 years. (Click here to learn how we got involved!) To help people in need we and our Volunteers hold Fundraisers, collect Donations, rely on our faithful Sponsors, work with our generous Food Buddies, collaborate with generous organizations and say many prayers. Each month over 2,500 meals are sent directly to our contacts in Venezuela. WE KNOW OUR DONATIONS ARRIVE BECAUSE EACH and EVERY TIME WE GET A PICTURE LIKE THIS! The picture above shows Father Angel picking up the boxes we shipped to him. He will take them back to his parish and distribute the donations to his parishioners in need. We track each shipment all the way to the hands of those we trust who then share the hope we have packaged inside of each box to those who need it most.
Join us on this Mission!
Participate in our Fundraisers
Volunteer for various activities
We have held so many different types of fundraisers in the last 16 years! Our most popular fundraiser is our annual Bunko Blizzard! This ladies night out is the best party in town! In the summer of 2023, we sold Gus' Pretzels at the Farmer's Market in Highland, IL. That was a huge hit! We also have had several raffles, organized vendor sales for "Junk in Your Trunk" events, and sold lemon shake-ups at the Peanut Butter and Jam Festival in Highland. We rely on successful fundraisers to support our Mission and cover costs that go beyond our other sources of income.
Click here for information on upcoming Fundraisers!
Click here for some photos from previous Fundraisers!
Volunteer for various activities
Volunteer for various activities
Volunteer for various activities
Volunteers are needed at various times to pack boxes, work at our fundraisers, help with marketing, and perform various other tasks. There is no commitment necessary to join our list of volunteers. Once signed up, volunteers will be notified when help is needed. There is no pressure with this. Just help when you can!
In addition to or instead of volunteering depending on what works for you, there are a few other ways to help! Spread the word on social media platforms when we are having fundraisers, contact friends and family and let them know about our Mission, and sign up to have Amazon Smile donate to Stewards of Hope with each purchase you make!
Find our more about these programs and volunteering here!
Join our Board of Directors
Volunteer for various activities
Join our Board of Directors
We are always looking for individuals interested in joining our Board of Directors. We are a "hands on" group of volunteer directors. Our need for individuals with certain types of experience will vary depending on our current situation. Please fill out and turn in an application. Afterwards, we will reach out to you regarding any needs we have at that time.
Contact Michele at mcapelle@stewardsofhope.org to receive your application and for further questions.
Thank You!
Donate
Your generous gift will help us fund our mission to help those in need.
1. Send a check to 35 South Porte Dr., Highland, IL 62249
2. Venmo: @SOHI-sohi
3. PayPal: use the link below Note: PayPal takes 2.2% from your donation.
Fundraising
Many anticipate our annual Bunko Blizzard as it has become a tradition that is a blast!
Delivery Time
We are so excited each time we get the news that the Sisters or Father Angel have received our packages!!
Nutritious Food
Nutritious Food
The people we serve receive nutritious food to remain healthy and strong. It not only feeds their stomach, it also lets them know that someone cares!