HungryForLifeInternational

Julie & Geoff Beukema

Administrative Assistant

Julie was born with a love for relationship. Wherever she is, you will find her chatting and laughing. In the fall of 2008, Julie went on a missions trip to the Ukraine that was facilitated by HFL. There her eyes were opened wide to the incredible need in the world around her. A big part of what she loved about the trip was the relational aspect. She loved to hug the widows, cry with them, laugh with them, pray with them and listen to them talk. While she was in the areas surrounding Nikopol both observing and being a part of helping the field partners in their ministry, Julie realized that she needed to give more of her time to help others on a regular basis when she returned home.

As it happened, help was needed in preparing for HFL's annual fundraiser auction, so she joined in with that. When the auction was done, Julie decided to stay on in a volunteer capacity. She helps out wherever there is an administrative need. Julie is blessed to be able to be a part of the Hungry For Life team and is excited that God has given her a passion to be a part of changing lives globally.

For the last 10 years, Julie's primary focus has been at home, raising four children. So while she has not had a surplus of free time, some of the things you could probably find her doing and enjoying nearly every day is baking, going for walks and visiting with family and friends.