The "Hope House"

The Hope House is a church-owned property, formerly “the Manse,” that is used to provide transitional housing for those in need.  It's operation is administered by FAITH Homes of Donegal. Our congregation participates in the building's upkeep and offers help whenever possible.  The house is typically occupied rent-free for only a couple of months while the residents stabilize their lives.  We provide a mentor to work with the family, as needed.

 

 

 

HOPE HOUSE MAY 2011 UPDATE:

 

Hope House Update

 

On May 7-8, our dad and his daughter will be moving out of the Hope House.  He has accomplished some of his goals -- finding a job, opening a bank account, and saving money.  He has found an apartment in Elizabethtown.  We should continue to keep them in our prayers.

 

 

Our Program:  An Overview

 

    We are now affiliated with FAITH Homes of Donegal, which has 4 houses in Mount Joy to house homeless families for a period of three months.  The clients need to get a job, work on a budget, and save money for their own place.  FAITH Homes pays all the expenses of each home and each client gives $100 a month to our group.  Clients are referred to the program by community agencies, school guidance counselors, or local pastors.

 

    FAITH Homes is planning some activities to acquaint everyone in the community with the program.  The mission will only be successful with the help of the community, through donations of time and money.  Be on the lookout for this information in the Witness and the Merchandiser. 

 

   We appreciate any and all the help we can get whether it be volunteering, donations-in-kind, or money.  Please don't hesitate to ask for any information about this mission.  We could always use more mentors.  There will be mentor training coming soon.

 

   Please pray for this mission---none of us are far away from homelessness at any time, especially in this economy.

 

            --Barb Eckert, Judy Kay Bard, Suzanne Burger

 

 

WANTED   - Someone to organize and oversee the cleaning of the Hope House when a family leaves.  This happens about three times a year.  If you can do this, please call Judy Kay Bard or Barb Eckert.  The current resident's move out date as of right now is April 18. 

 

 

 

 

Last Edited on 4/23/11