1. Building Campaign By: Jennifer Bledsoe

2. Our Vision Our hope of what God will allow us to be a part of is now easy to not only imagine but now I can believe for even more. Anything is possible : –A new building- We need more space. We are at full capacity to do the things that God is teaching us and inspiring us to want to do. We need more space-where, when, how…

3. How We Started: In 1997, provision center established –Services offered: groceries and clothing. 2003, name changed to Center of Hope –Moved to current location –Services offered: groceries, client advising, financial assistance and meals. 2004, work programs/vista program –Program and supportive housing

4. Continued… 2007, New services offered –New beginnings, Camp Hope, Medical Assistance 2008, Expanded Facility New services –Jobs for Life 2010, Established Hope for Tomorrow –Partnerships with workforce and Weatherford College

5. Lastly: 2011, Expanded Facility –Additional classroom space 2012, New services offered –Kingdom Smiles and Adult Education 2014, New services added –Leadership development class, Moms with Hope, and Study Club –Land purchased for Future Home and The Hope Chest Opens

6. New Building On September 22, we paid cash for 7 acres of land at 1318 Clear Lake Road, our future home. –The land has an existing building that can be repurposed and house all the Weatherford programs as well as provide better support for our EPC Center. –There is also a 12,000 sq. ft. storage building on the property that will be a donation station for The Hope Chest.

7. The Hope Chest This past July, we opened The Hope Chest, a 5,000 sq. ft. upscale resale shop located at 1020 Ft Worth Hwy. –The Hope Chest has exceeded our expectations and continues to increase in sales every month.

8. Kingdom Smiles An emergency dental crisis program –This is the only program in the Parker County that provides emergency dental services to low-income families. –This program partners with local dentists and oral surgeons to provide services at greatly reduced prices. –Offers crisis assistance for infection, tooth pain, or other dental emergencies. –Long-term solutions such as tooth extractions and dentures

9. Family Empowerment This includes: –Camp Hope –Study Club –Moms with Hope –Family Night Events –Family Literacy Families who possess an ability to face and overcome adverse situations will be better prepared for the future.

10. Community Involved: At least 12 community organizations and over 300 volunteers will be engaged to provide services and/or activities during the summer with 6-8 Camp Hope locations throughout Parker County. At least 3 community organizations participate in Camp Hope pre-packing events. Over 130 volunteers engage with children at Study Club to help with homework, goal setting and relationship building.

11. Knowledge/Skills Increased: Low-income children will come 1,200 times to receive food in the Camp Hope summer program and given like skill lessons on first aid, the importance of reading, and basic food preparation. Study Club will provide 400 educational opportunities with healthy adult interaction. Moms with Hope will help mothers learn parenting skills while making social connections.

12. Families Engaged: At least 2 family events will be held to engage the family in activities which encourage social connections and good parenting. Basic English class will help mothers and their children develop stronger conversational skills.

13. Capital Campaign Is a major fund raising effort to remodel our new recently purchased building and expanding our current services and adding more: –Transition former inmates –PTSD recovery services –Children at risks services and activities

14. Volunteers Volunteers are the heart and soul of Center of Hope. Whether they serve one hour or every day each volunteer plays a vital role. Through their actions and words, they are making an impact upon our clients who are looking for compassion and support. Opportunities to get involved ranging from: –Client Advising –Life Coaching –Our Pantry Team –To Basic English classes

15. Getting Involved Is easy and always welcomed. If you ever feel the Lord calling you to help or serve, our website makes it easy to find the area you would like to get involved in and how to submit a Volunteer Packet and Application. Just visit www.centerofhopetx.com and proceed to the volunteer page. From there you can also Donate if your are called to.

16. Finally We are just in the beginning phase of research and developing plans and will be sharing more information as decisions are made. All this will take time and a lot of planning and yes, money but we have a God who is more than able. We have a strong Board of Directors, and a committed staff, awesome volunteers and very generous donors who care about people in our community.

17. Ephesians 3:20-21 Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.