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My story has a new beginning

Michael (photo, left) is here to stay! We don’t mean he’s a permanent resident at Hope Ministries – after all, our goal is to empower homeless men and women to make their own way in the world. Instead, after graduating from our Journey of Hope recovery program, Michael is “here to stay” in the family of God, as a permanent resident of His Kingdom!

Michael was born on the south side of Chicago and “growing up was pretty normal,” he says. Sadly, “normal” as Michael describes it meant being smacked around a lot by his parents, skipping school, run-ins with the police and fighting in bars.

When Michael first came to Hope Ministries, he didn’t believe he’d make it through our program. “I knew I’d screw up because that’s what I always do. Any time something good ever happened, I’d end up drinking it away.” This time was different, though! Read the rest of his inspiring story here.

HOH

Women, we hope you’ll join us for a very special event on Saturday, April 28 – our ninth annual Hearts for Hope Women’s Tea. This is our major fundraiser for Hope Family Center with keynote speaker Ann Longobardi and returning guest emcee Brooke Bouma from WHO Channel 13. Many thanks to presenting sponsors Community State Bank and Life 107.1

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I was hungry and you fed me...

Legacy Planning

Hope Ministries has a variety of resources available to help with your estate and gift planning decisions. From information on ethical wills to our handy gift calculator, our goal is to provide the helpful tools you need as you think about leaving a legacy. We invite you to learn more here.

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January 2011 - December 2011
Meals served: 124,752
Shelter bed nights: 45,870

Since July 2000
Meals served: 1,340,070
Shelter bed nights: 501,406

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However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. — Acts 20:24

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We believe prayer is the single most important discipline at Hope Ministries, and we know there’s strength in numbers. Be part of Hope Ministries’ Prayer Team and pray daily for our board, staff, volunteers, donors, guests, residents and others we serve.

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Learn how your congregation, Sunday school class or youth group can help Hope Ministries tend to the needs of homeless and hungry men, women and children right here in the mission field in our backyard.