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Schoolboy
Alpha, a toddler staying at Homes of Hope, in the schoolhouse.
Read Eugene Scott's letter from Fiji on how he found family in an unexpected place.
A Soda Break
Alpha drinking outside of the school building.
Playdate
Alpha and Salote on the volleyball court.
Hanging Tight
Joseph and Elijah at Homes of Hope.
Safe and Sound
Bree resting in Eugene's arms.
Bridge to Suva
A bridge from Homes of Hope leading to the capital city of Suva.
Center Stage
Eugene speaking during a Sunday church service at Homes of Hope.
Construction Crew
Workers at the counseling center, which was built by the missions team in Fiji. The center will help women and their families work through their various challenges.
Hiding in Plain Sight
Salote trying to get to the camera.
Fun in the Fiji Sun
Elijah playing outside the school.
Paying Respects
Eugene and Solo heading to the funeral of a relative. That morning, Eugene showed up prepared to do maintenance work with Solo on a bures, a wood-and-straw hut. Shortly after he arrived, he went home to get dressed for the service.
Newfound Friends
Eugene and Joji posing for a picture. John and Joseph are playing in the background.
Candy Man
Joji trying to remove a lollipop from Eugene's mouth.
A Photo Op in Between Classes
Joji at school.
Boys Will be Boys
Some boys during a break in the school day. Homes of Hope educated the kids of the mothers, as well as many others from the community.
Fish Market in Suva
A fish market in downtown Suva, the capital of Fiji.
Pretty in Pink
Mere, a girl who stays at Homes of Hope.
A Team at Work
The missions teams from Praxis Church.
Building a Stronger Community
Eugene and other missionaries working on the counseling center.
A Truly Green Garden
Eugene and missionaries shoveling fertilizer to be used on the garden. Homes of Hope grows fruits and vegetables, many to be sold at the market to raise funds for the nonprofit.
Staying Grounded
A Fijian woman in her home in a squatter village.
Support System
A Fijian couple in a squatter village.
Weathering the Storms
Eugene and his team hurry to remove tarp, which was used to protect the construction site from inclement weather. A hurricane hit Fiji while they were visiting. The expensive tarp will blow away if not properly stored
Two of a Kind
Twin sisters playing outside the school at Homes of Hope.