House of Hope Homeless Shelter: Newsletter: July 2009

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In this issue

Welcome
Message From The Director
House of Hope Continues to Raise Awareness and Funds
The Work Continues......
Board of Directors
Special Message to All of Our Supporters
New Partners Since Last Newsletter

Board of Directors - Executive Committee

Rev. Donnie Anderson
Rev. Stephen Cook
Dr. CAM McIntyre
Bobby Wiles
Buddy Rawley
Jerry Fisher
Chuck Van Allen
Wanda Bass
Ms. Robyn Dalton
Niles Daly
Dr. John Guarion
Joshua Johnson
Capt. Timothy Jones
Randy Johnson
Mrs. Maria Lachey
Rev. Helen McKee
Rev. Jerome Morris
Ronnie Pannell
Dr. Martha Walker
Cheryl Wells

A Special Thank You To All Who Have Generously Given To Help Make This A Success

We send a huge thank you to all the monthly supporters of the House of Hope. Your faithful gift of just $10 or more per month ensures a comfortable place for the homeless of our area. God bless you; from the guests,
board and director of your House of Hope!

A Divine Look Beauty Salon
Abundant Life Church
Advance Tinting Systems
Ascension Lutheran Church
Bethel Baptist Church
Bethel Way of Cross Church
Bethlehem Baptist Church
Brosville UMC
Calvary Baptist Church
Camp Grove Baptist Church
Central Blvd. Church
Christian Tabernacle Church
Christine Gregory Group
Chucks Auto Exchange
College Park Baptist Church-WMU
Columbia Forest
Danville Alumnae Chapter
Danville' Outback Steakhouse
Fairview UMC
First Baptist Church
First Independent Methodist Ch.
First Piedmont Corp.
First Presbyterian Church
Forest Lawn Baptist Church
Full Gospel Fellowship Church
Goodyear-Danville Salary
Retiree Club
Harvest Full Gospel Church
Hillcrest Baptist Church
Hollywood Baptist Church
Janie P. Galvin Missionary Circle
Kentuck Baptist Church
Liberty Baptist Church
Lighthouse Methodist Church
Moffett Memeorial Baptist Church
Mount Hermon Baptist Church
Mt. Vernon UMC
New Birth Tabernacle
North Main Baptist Church
O.T. Bonner Middle School
Pleasant View Baptist Church
Poquoson Tribe 124 I.O.R.M.
Rivermont Baptist Church
RiverOak Mens Fellowship
Rock Springs UMC
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Sandy Shores Baptist Church
Schoolfield Elementary
Shields Investment
Shiloh Baptist Church
Social Services,Division Of
Soul's Harbor Holiness Church
St. Johns UMC
Stokesland Baptist Church
Trinity Baptist Church
Trinity UMC
Trinity Wesleyan Church
Veterans Of Foreign Wars
WA Wells & Associates
WAKG
Watson Memorial UMC
WBTM
Welcome Baptist Church
Westover Baptist Church
Woodberry Hills Baptist Church

Welcome

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removal instructions at the bottom of this newsletter. "I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed
me." Matthew 25:35

Message From The Director

What a wonderful time at the House of Hope! God is using so many people to bless the less fortunate in our community. We here at HOH love and appreciate all that you do for us.

Recently we had a lady 55 yrs. old who was down on her luck and found herself in a place where we hope we will never be, without a place to live. Your HOH was here for her while she was regrouping and getting her finances in order.

Now I am happy to say that she now has an apartment and is getting a new lease on life. She is very thankful that you, her fellow members of society, were there for her. At this time we have a super nice lady at the shelter. She is 68 yrs. old and waiting on her checks so she can get a place on her own. There is a smile on her face that has not been there in awhile.

We have a total of 8 guests at the shelter today. Since the middle of January we have had nearly 70 guests stay at the House of Hope. That's a place for them to find shelter, good food, make new friends and be treated with kindness and respect.

God is blessing us so much. We are making a difference in people's lives thanks to all your past, present, and future support. We again want to thank you and ask you to keep us all in your prayers.
-Stephen Anderson, Director

House of Hope Continues to Raise Awareness and Funds

As the ministry of the House of Hope continues to grow we are encouraged to see the level of interest in our work rising. We are fortunate to be the beneficiaries of a wide range of support from every corner of our community. As the summer months progress we are looking forward to exciting events on the horizon that will not only raise awareness of our ministry but also enable people to share gifts that sustain our operations.

Make plans now to take part in a special luncheon that will be held on Saturday, August 22 at Outback Steakhouse from noon until 2:00 p.m. Members of the House of Hope board of directors will be waiting tables (along with Outback staff!) and a delicious lunch will be served for the cost of $25 per ticket. The proceeds from the event will go to support our ministry of serving some of our community's most at-risk residents. Watch for more details soon!

Likewise, if there are civic groups, church organizations, or even a group of interested neighbors who would like to learn more about the House of Hope and its ministry in the city, please contact me at 793.8331 or s.cook@fbcdanville.com to make me aware of that. Members of our board are happy to tell the story of the great things that are going on at the corner of Patton at Ridge Streets where the House of Hope is extending Christ's love to our neighbors in need!

Rev. Stephen Cook
Vice-President

The Work Continues.....

Hughes & Adkins and our sub contractors are now hard at work bringing all the building up to code requirements. It is a tedious and time consuming process, not to mention expensive. Though Hughes & Adkins is doing the work at cost, because of the enormity of the project the costs are staggering.

Your financial assistance is so important. The fire/safety installation requirements as well as the shower installs and modifications of the bathrooms necessitate pouring concrete, new flooring, new ceiling tiles and on and on the work goes.

As you may know, nothing stands alone. One project gives birth to yet another one. Additionally, bedrooms have been designated and are being put in place, and still to be done is our storage area and privacy fencing.

Please allow me to mention this to you. We are on a 90day deadline of which 50% of that time has expired. We are spending a good portion of our operating funds to get the project underway. Your financial assistance is so appreciated. I can't tell you enough how grateful we all are for your faithfulness to both pray for us and continue your monthly support. Everyone doing something is the key. Thank you and God bless you.

Donations may be sent to:

House of Hope
Homeless Shelter
P.O. Box 1197
Danville, VA 24543

Thank you and have a blessed day!

Donnie Anderson - Chairman
Stephen Anderson - Director
Danville Homeless Ministry Coalition
http://www.danvillehmc.com
rev@danvillehoh.com

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