Show Hope's Red Bus Project Educates College Students About Adoption
The Red Bus Project by Show Hope set out this spring and is currently on their third college campus engagement campaign to discuss adoption.
Founded by Steve Curtis Chapman and his family in 2003, The Red Bus Project is best described on their site: "We're driving a double decker bus-turned-mobile thrift store from college to college, spreading awareness about the needs of orphans and raising money for orphan care."
Over 25 universities were visited in the southeast, with thousands of volunteers getting involved as they educate tens of thousands of students on adoptions.
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According to a press release, Show Hope's Red Bus Project has spoken to over 177,000 students and have raised over $50,000.
"The Red Bus Project campaign hopes to educate students on the global orphan crisis and urge them to take action in their own individual way," according to a press release.
Caleb Chapman and Chris Wheeler, the directors of the organizations, encourage students to get involved and be informed and even contribute their own personal items and stories.
"Everybody wants to be a part of something greater than themselves and something that inspires others," says Caleb Chapman, founding member of Show Hope's Red Bus Project. "The Red Bus Project has made this possible for thousands of students around the country! To watch what started as a dream turn into reality has been amazing, and even more, to watch students join the movement to care for orphans has been truly inspiring."
Show Hope is celebrating it's 10 year anniversary this year, and is looking to expand and keep the ministry focused.
"The Red Bus Project's main objective is to spark meaningful dialogue among college students about orphan care and to engage, equip and prepare students to be the next generation of advocacy leaders. With this in mind, they hope to launch additional efforts for further campaigns that will continue to ignite the passion for this cause and consequently show hope to orphans around the world," the press release said.
