Erin’s message of hope continues to be shared.'
Her life shines through every story, every student, and every act of kindness inspired by this foundation. What began in sorrow has become a living testimony of God's grace. Erin’s Hope Foundation carries that light forward, offering hope, honoring faith, and reminding the world that one life can still change many.
About Erin and the Foundation
In her short life, Erin served faithfully through missions in her church, community, and across the country. She loved the work and never tired of it. Today, her legacy continues through prayer, hands-on involvement, and financial support. Erin’s Hope Foundation exists to fund Gospel-centered causes that might not receive help elsewhere, extending hope where it is most needed.
You can help share Erin’s message of hope.
Whether through a one-time gift, a recurring donation, or simply sharing this story, your support helps extend Erin’s legacy into the lives of students, families, and communities. Every gift fuels mission-driven individuals inspired by Erin’s vision to share Christ’s peace, joy, and hope. Help us continue the work—donate today.
Erin’s Hope Mission Projects
Missions Trail at Falls Creek
The Erin’s Hope Foundation proudly presents the Missions Trail at Falls Creek.
The Missions Trail is a unique and inspiring prayer walk experience at Falls Creek in Davis, OK. This trail was created through a partnership between Erin's Hope Foundation, the International Mission Board (IMB), Oklahoma Baptists, and Falls Creek. The Missions Trail encourages people of all ages to learn about, pray for, and consider their calling to serve the Lord in missions.
The prayer walk features eight interactive displays that provide information and insights for those wishing to pray for the needs of people with little or no access to the Gospel. Each station is showcased under beautiful pergolas and nestled among lush gardens, providing a peaceful and reflective space for prayer walkers to gather. Additionally, online multimedia experiences enhance the prayer walk experience.
The Missions Trail was inspired by Erin Swezey, a sophomore at Oklahoma State University who was passionate about missions and exploring her calling to serve God before she was tragically killed by a drunk driver in 2009. Erin's message to the world was that everyone has a calling from God and should be willing to step out in faith and follow Him. The Missions Trail provides a powerful and meaningful way to honor Erin's memory, encouraging people to consider their message to the world and how it intersects with God's calling. The Missions Trail provides a powerful and meaningful way to honor Erin's memory, encouraging people to consider their message to the world and how it intersects with God's calling.
Erin wrote the following quote on March 28, 2009, shortly before her death:
"Sharing My Peace, my creator, my sustainer, my Protector, so that everyone may know the happiness that comes from a life lived under Christ." -Erin.
The Missions Trail will be dedicated on May 10th and available to campers at Falls Creek starting in the summer of 2023 and continuing indefinitely. We pray that this unique and inspiring experience will touch the hearts of all who walk the trail, encouraging them to pray for the advance of the Gospel among the nations and consider their calling to serve the Lord in missions.
Other Erin's Hope Projects:
Erins Hope provided life-changing education for women and girls in India who have never had the chance to attend school. What an incredible opportunity to show a woman in India that she matters! and missions projects in India, Poland, and a teacher/mission specialist in Peru.
Erin's Hope has established a meaningful and lasting relationship with believers in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. This island, rich in culture, is eager to embrace teaching the love of Christ to the next generation. We have been honored to share this desire through personal involvement and financial support. Emergency work helping refugees from terrorist activities in the Middle East.
Aid to college and high school students and others who go on mission trips to southeast Asia, Spain, India, and Poland. The underwriting of other mission trips continues.
College student missionaries to San Francisco, Ohio, and other locations in the U.S.
Churches were planted in San Francisco, Washington state, and Lawrence, Kansas.