About Us
Make their needs your inspiration to make a difference…
- Children in Crisis including those living as orphans and refugees Learn More
- Kids entering foster care for the first time through our My Comfy Kits program Learn More
- Older children in our program Foster to Adult that provides support for kids aging out of the foster care system Learn More
- Families as they deal the stress and trauma with foster care and adoption through Children First Family Services Learn More
Together we can make a difference
Our Purpose
To inspire and connect passionate people who meet the real needs of kids around the world.
Core Values
Our faith inspires us…
We believe that an authentic faith compels us to care for one another.
Awareness is imperative...
We believe that the global orphan crisis provides local opportunities to engage.
Every child has value and worth…
We believe that every individual deserves dignity, security and opportunity.
Community is key…
We believe that fostering genuine community leads to greater impact and a lasting difference.
Relationships are vital…
We believe that investing in the lives of one another is the catalyst that inspires action.
Hope changes everything!
Staff

KIM
Orphan World Relief
Executive Director
Kim@OrphanWorldRelief.org

JONICA
My Comfy Kits Director
Joni@OrphanWorldRelief.org

KAREN
Orphan World Relief
Office Manager
Karen@OrphanWorldRelief.org

MARY JO
Foster To Adult Director
MaryJo@OrphanWorldRelief.org

LINDSAY
Orphan World Relief
Relations/Project Director
Lindsay@OrphanWorldRelief.org
Board of Directors
Orphan World Relief is looking for some great people to grow our Board. If you’re interested serving as a board member, please submit your resume, name of your church and a paragraph explaining your interest in board service to: doug@orphanworldrelief.org.

DOUG RIGGLE
Doug is Founder and Board Chair of Orphan World Relief. As an adopted child (and later as a single parent who adopted from the foster care system), he understands the needs of kids from all angles.

SUMMER HOPLER

RION ROBINSON

JON & KRISSY COUSER
Jon and Krissy joined the OWR board in 2020. They are parents to 5 busy kids and have a passion for helping all children, but especially those in tough situations. Having navigated the international adoption of their youngest daughter, Jon and Krissy know first hand how bittersweet the journey can be.

FRANCISCO AND EMILY DE CASTILLO

ANNA JACKSON
Anna Jackson is a previous OWR member and is currently the executive director for Montaña de Luz, one of the programs supported by OWR’s efforts. She’s lived in Honduras and is dedicated to becoming the leading provider of HIV resources in the country. She is passionate about strengthening and preserving the family structure, which is why she believes it’s important to transition from our current “children’s home” structure and instead focus on improving and supporting the foster care system. She lives in Colorado and enjoys camping, hiking, and volunteering for a non-profit that rescues dogs from Tijuana.

Jennifer Miesse
Jennifer joined the OWR Board in 2022. She has a bachelor’s degree from Wright State University in Business Management – Human Resources. She lives in Springfield OH with her husband, Mark, and is blessed to have three sons (Luke, Eli, and Zack). Her oldest sons joined their family at birth through a US adoption agency, while her youngest was certainly a surprise miracle pregnancy. She has a passion for kids and especially those at risk and who are going through the hardships of life.