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Below you'll find some specific needs you can help with.
   


Our Needs


PRAYER
"Prayer does not precede the greater work, prayer is the greater work." -Oswald Chambers

Change in people's lives comes first and foremost through prayer. Please pray for healing and growth in the lives of the residents and their families.

NEHEMIAH PROJECT
Donation of time and services on the expansion project, which will expand the capacity of the residential program to fifty students. See our Wish List for details.

THE HOPE CHEST
  • Donations of clean & serviceable items, such as furniture, housewares, toys, and clothing (sorry, no computers, major appliances & exercise equipment)
  • Volunteering time - both helping with customers and sorting in the back room
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
We are interested in opportunities to share the vision of HOUSE OF HOPE with your local church, civic group, or other organization.

ADMINISTRATION
Office assistance, typing, filing, phoning, data entry, newsletter, mailing

EVENT COORDINATING
Plan and/or participate in fundraising events, community events and other special events

GRANTS & FUNDRAISING
Assist committees

FACILITIES & MAINTENANCE
Assist with maintenance of HOUSE OF HOPE facility and grounds

CONSTRUCTION (MATERIALS & LABOR)
Drywall, plumbing, heating, cabinetry, masonry, electrical, excavation, landscaping, painting

SCHOOL
Tutoring students

BIG SISTER PROGRAM
Adult women to mentor and encourage the girls through the Big Sister Program
 
 
Wish List

 
Cleaning Supplies
Commercial Type Vacuum Cleaner (3)
Toilet Bowl Cleaner
Windex (window cleaner)
Multipurpose Cleaner

Dish Soap (Dishwasher & Liquid)
Laundry Detergent
Stain Remover
Floor Swiffers

Miscellaneous House Supplies
Toilet Paper
Paper Towels
Kleenex
Trash Bags – all sizes

Paper Napkins
Non-Sweetened Whole Grain Hot or Cold Cereals
100 % Juices
Toothbrushes

Gift Certificates
Bed, Bath & Beyond
MC Sports
Dunham's
Michael’s
Penny’s
Target
Sears
Meijer’s
K-Mart
Wal-Mart
Rainbow Bookstore
Jo-Ann Fabrics
Pizza Certificates
Gas Cards
Restaurant Certificates

Miscellaneous
NAS Bibles
Magnetic Photo Albums
Digital Camera (2)
Batteries (Especially AA)
DVD/VHS Combo Unit
All Weather Emergency Radio

Hope Academy
Rewards – i.e. Christian CD’s, T-shirts, trinkets, disposable cameras
Tickets (for groups of 12-14) for:
Christian Concerts
Downhill Ski Lift & Rental
Bowling
Sporting Events

Recreational Equipment
Frisbee Golf Goals

Office Supplies/ Equipment
Color Laser Printer
Postage Stamps
Case of Copy Paper
Gift Certificates to Office Supply Stores
Tools
Sander
Drills
Saws-Hand/Circular
Hand Tools
Wet/Dry Vac
Level
Table Saw
Tarps

Hope Chest Thrift Shop
Volunteers
Gently Used Furniture, Clothing, Sports Equipment & Knick-knack Donations
Business Locations willing to Display Our Gumball Machines (8)
Rubbermaid 2-shelf Cart

Commercial Grade Carpeting

Business Involvement
Building Materials-Restoration Center & BOys Cottage
Volunteer Labor-Boys Cottages
Adopt-a-teen Scholarships

Business underwriting- fundraising
Printing underwriting
Vehicle Maintenance Underwriting
Gravel for Parking/Driveway Repair
Lawn Maintenance Service
Landscaping

Lawn and Garden
Gardening Tools
Yard Tools
Snow Shovels (6)
Landscape Fabric
Rakes

Farm Equipment
42 hp Tractor
4-wheeler ATV
Trailer - 8 ft. wide
Welder & Torches

Transportation
7 or 8 Passenger Van

Maintenance
Plumbing Service
Landscaping
Handyman/Construction
Snow Removal Service


Priority items are highlighted.


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