Cynthia “Cindy” Anderson
2025 Heart of Service Award Recipient
Celebrating Hearts That Serve
We’re thrilled to recognize Cynthia “Cindy” Anderson as our global 2025 recipient of the Heart of Service Award. This award is presented annually to a global VolunteerCo team member who embodies Christ-like character and consistently goes above and beyond in their service to MomCo.
Why Cindy Was Selected
Cindy has faithfully served in MomCo Ministry for more than 12 years. She launched the first MomCo group in the Dominican Republic and has poured her heart into serving mothers who are Haitian refugees. Today, she oversees the entire Caribbean region — including groups in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Cuba.
Her leadership has been extraordinary. Cindy was also a winner of the MOMCON Pitch Night Grant with an innovative project supporting Haitian mothers living in the largest slum in the Dominican Republic. When she was challenged to start seven new groups , Cindy opened nine — more than doubling the number of groups in the country. She also recruited and trained two new leaders: one to help lead in the Dominican Republic and a fluent Creole speaker to serve the Haitian community. Looking ahead, Cindy will play a key role in organizing the 2026 LA Summit in the Dominican Republic, welcoming volunteers and leaders from across the region.
A Moment That Stood Out
Technically, Cindy’s role is to train leaders — not to directly oversee their groups. But Cindy goes far beyond what’s required. She makes it a point to personally know every leader she supports. She visits the Haitian community once a month, even though their group meets weekly, and she often invests her own resources to print and translate curriculum into Creole.
Cindy wears many hats with grace: launching new groups, caring for existing ones, organizing events, recruiting and training volunteers, and ensuring no leader feels alone. Her dedication is both practical and deeply personal.
What Cindy Means to the Team
Cindy is someone everyone on her team says they can count on. Her servant heart and trustworthy nature make her a steady presence in every season. She loves her people deeply — even though she isn’t a native Dominican — and lives out the bigger vision with courage and faith.
Her teammate shares: “She inspires me with how she faces fears and breaks through barriers for the sake of others. She prays for me, encourages me, and is a living example of wisdom and faithfulness. Our whole team looks up to her.”
A Message to Cindy
Cindy, you are essential — not only to the team but to every woman whose life is touched by your faithfulness. Your leadership, heart and hope shine brightly. We are grateful to serve alongside you and look forward to many more years of Kingdom work together. You are an example to leaders and a beacon of hope for the women in your region. Thank you for being such an incredible MomCo member, leader, volunteer and person!