Our Beginnings

In 1995, Susan Brooks took her first mission trip—a journey that marked the beginning of a lifelong commitment to serving others beyond her own community. Working in Trujillo, Colón, Honduras, Susan quickly developed a deep love for the country and its people. In that work, she continued to serve until Hurricane Mitch devastated the region in 1998.

In 2000, Susan and a small group of dedicated servants from Arkansas and Louisiana moved inland and began making annual mission trips to Gualaco, Olancho, Honduras. Working alongside churches from Georgia and mission groups from across the United States, they cemented dirt floors, assisted families living in poverty, and helped construct churches and schools.

As her husband Ben’s career took their family to Texas, Oklahoma, and Nevada, Susan continued to build relationships and recruit others who shared her passion for serving. What began as a handful of volunteers grew into a network of people willing to give their time, resources, and hearts to the people of Honduras.

In 2008, as Susan’s group arrived in Tegucigalpa, her Honduran contact was waiting at the bus station holding a sign that read, “El Grupo de Susan Brooks.” The name stuck, and the Susan Brooks Group was born.

While annual short-term missions to Gualaco continued, so did the relationships Susan and her team had built with church leaders and community partners. They responded to ongoing needs and supported families facing difficult circumstances. For more than thirty years, team members have worked alongside churches, schools, medical teams, and community leaders to serve the people of Honduras. Together with partner organizations, they have helped construct three kindergartens in Gualaco, as well as churches and other community improvements.

Over the years, the work has grown beyond what one person or one group can accomplish. The relationships, partnerships, and commitment that began with Susan allow us to continue serving the people of Honduras and communities throughout the Americas. Hope for the Americas Ministries, Inc. was formed to carry that work forward, providing a foundation for continued ministry and creating opportunities to serve communities throughout the Americas alongside others who share the calling to serve.

The journey continues. The need remains. And we believe God can perform wonders.