Show Hope Surpasses 10,000 Children Helped Worldwide
The adoption-aid nonprofit founded by Steven Curtis Chapman and Mary Beth Chapman has now supported adoptions across 65 countries.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Show Hope has helped more than 10,000 children across 65 countries through its adoption grants since being founded in 2003. The organization was started with a goal of helping 100 children find families.
Why it matters
Show Hope mainly works to reduce the high costs that often stop families from completing the adoption process. Its grants cover adoption agency fees, legal expenses, and international travel costs for U.S. and international families.
Show Hope's reported grant total is more than 10,000 children across 65 countries, far above its founding goal of 100 children. The figure is self-reported by the organization, and the extraction does not include grant dollar totals.
The players
Steven Curtis Chapman
A Grammy-winning Christian music artist who co-founded Show Hope with his wife, Mary Beth Chapman.
Mary Beth Chapman
Co-founder of Show Hope alongside her husband, Steven Curtis Chapman, and a longtime advocate for adoption.
Carrie Underwood
A country music artist and performer scheduled to appear at the Grand Ole Opry benefit concert for Show Hope.
Grand Ole Opry
A long-running country music venue in Nashville, Tennessee, hosting the benefit concert for Show Hope.
The details
Five dollars from every Grand Ole Opry benefit ticket will go to Show Hope, with the concert featuring Steven Curtis Chapman, Carrie Underwood, Bill Anderson, and Louis York. The song "10,000 Reasons/Greater Things" is scheduled for release on November 7, 2026.
Timeline
2003: Show Hope founded by Steven Curtis Chapman and Mary Beth Chapman.
November 2026: National Adoption Month awareness efforts and Show Hope benefit events.
November 7, 2026: Release of the song "10,000 Reasons/Greater Things."
Season Trajectory
Show Hope's adoption-grant model addresses the cost barrier that often stops families from completing adoptions, extending the grant-based approach that has become a common tool among adoption-aid charities. Its growth from a 100-child goal to more than 10,000 children places it among the larger organizations working in this niche.
Families weighing the cost of adoption can apply for Show Hope's Adoption Aid grants, which cover agency fees, legal expenses, and international travel. Show Hope also offers Medical Care grants for families caring for children with complex medical needs.
The takeaway
Financial barriers are often what stop an adoption from happening, and targeted grants can close that gap. Families considering adoption may benefit from researching grant programs that cover agency, legal, and travel costs before committing.
Further reading
Explore more stories in the Philanthropy section for additional context on charitable giving and nonprofit work.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Times of India.
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