Empowering Lives Through Hope, Health & Community
Glory of Hope Foundation was founded to bring hope to communities in need through health outreach, school and sanitary support, food, clothing, educational resources, and safe spaces for children and families.
Founded by Visionaries
Dr. Gloria C. Bent & Dudu Angel Mathebula
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To bring hope to underserved communities through health outreach, education support, and essential care.
To help children, women, and families thrive through practical support, compassion, and community partnership.
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about us
Building Bridges, Changing Lives
Dr. Gloria C. Bent and Dudu Angel Mathebula co-founded the Glory of Hope Foundation with a shared mission to give back by supporting those in need. Inspired by Dr. Bent’s mentorship visit to South Africa in 2020, the foundation was created to bring hope through practical care, opportunity, and community service.
A Foundation Rooted in Compassion and Service
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Your Support In action
Community Health Outreach
Health fairs, screenings, health education, and wellness support across multiple communities.
School & Sanitary Support
Providing school supplies and sanitary items to support children and families.
House of Hope After-School Care
A safe place for children to stay after school, eat, and complete homework.
Everything You Need To Know FAQ
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What is Glory of Hope Foundation?
Glory of Hope Foundation is a charitable organization founded to support communities in need through health outreach, educational support, essential supplies, and community care.
Where does the foundation serve?
The foundation is active in South Africa, West Africa, the United States, and Jamaica/Caribbean.
What is House of Hope?
House of Hope is the foundation’s after-school support program in Troyville, providing a safe place for children to stay, eat, and complete schoolwork.
What kinds of support do you provide?
Support includes healthcare products, school supplies, clothing, food, sanitary products, and educational resources.
How do you support children and families?
Glory of Hope supports children and families through health outreach, school supplies, sanitary products, food, clothing, educational resources, and the House of Hope after-school program, which provides a safe place for children to stay, eat, and complete homework
How can I support the foundation?
Support can be given through donations, partnerships, and helping expand outreach programs and community services.
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Our Footprint
Glory of Hope Foundation’s footprint reflects a growing mission of practical care across communities. From after-school support in South Africa to outreach in West Africa, Jamaica, and New York.
Activities in South Africa
House of Hope After-School Program
On the 31 August 2023, we had our 1st school sanitary give away day led by Dudu Angel Mathebula.
Type:
School Sanitary Give Away
Focus:
Child safety, homework, meals
Lead:
Dudu Angel Mathebula
Activities in West africa
Health Fair & Family Support
Our West Africa outreach has focused on practical community care through health fairs and direct family support. In Guediawaye, Senegal, the foundation helped provide screenings for hypertension and diabetes, distributed school supplies, and supported families caring for children with disabilities. The work also extended into Gambia, reflecting a broader regional commitment to health access, dignity, and everyday support for vulnerable communities.
Region :
Senegal & Gambia
Focus :
Health screenings, school supplies, family support
Partners :
Daylight Africa & local community leaders
Activities in Jamaica
Community Health Fair in Hodges Land
In Hodges Land, Jamaica, Glory of Hope hosted its first health fair in the community where Dr. Bent spent her formative years. Residents came out for screenings, physical exams, nutrition support, and health education, while giveaway items helped meet immediate needs. Individuals requiring further care were also referred to their doctors, making the event both practical and deeply personal for the community.
Location :
Hodges Land, Jamaica
Focus :
Screenings, physical exams, nutrition education
Impact :
Community giveaways and referrals for follow-up care
Activities in New York
Health Fair & Wellness Promotion in New York
In New York, Glory of Hope has supported underserved communities through health fair outreach and the promotion of healthy eating and wellness. This work reflects Dr. Bent’s longstanding commitment to community nutrition and public health, alongside the support of dedicated team members like Sandra Jones, whose caregiving background strengthens the foundation’s people-centered approach.
Location :
New York, USA
Focus :
Healthy eating, wellness education, community outreach
Lead :
Dr. Gloria Bent with community support team
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Disaster Relief To Jamaica
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12 August, 2026
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Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica
Providing relief support to communities affected by Hurricane Melissa.