The John Hanna Foundation: A Legacy of Redemption and Hope

What began as a painful loss became a powerful mission.

In 2005, my brother John Hanna passed away in a tragic car accident. But the story that lives on is not one of tragedy—it’s one of transformation. After battling addiction, John experienced a radical encounter with Christ. He went from brokenness to bold faith, becoming a pastor who led others out of the same darkness he once knew.

To honor his life and legacy, we established the John Hanna Foundation, a ministry built on healing, restoration, and second chances.

What We’ve Built So Far

A School in Uganda
We helped establish a school that now serves over 250 orphaned and underserved children. This school offers education, meals, spiritual formation, and—most of all—hope. It stands as a living testament to how God builds beauty from ashes.
The John Hanna Memorial Library at America’s Keswick
At the very place where John received healing—America’s Keswick in Whiting, NJ—we built a library in his name. It’s a space filled with resources for men in recovery, offering spiritual and educational support for those walking the same road John once walked.
Annual Christmas Outreach at Penn Station, NJ
Every Christmas, we gather in service at Penn Station to feed and minister to the homeless. It’s a sacred tradition rooted in John’s heart for the forgotten—those society passes by, but God never does.
Rehabilitation Support for Addicts
We also provide financial assistance for individuals seeking recovery through America’s Keswick, making it possible for them to receive life-transforming care even when they cannot afford it.

Learn More

You can read more about John’s powerful redemption story in my book, The Beginning Starts at the End, available on Amazon.

Want to Get Involved?

If you’d like to support our work—whether through prayer, financial support, or by connecting someone in need to our resources—please reach out.

📩 Contact Caroline: guirgisc@yahoo.com

Together, we’re not just remembering John—we’re continuing his mission to bring light, healing, and lasting hope.

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