Ministry Vision 2010
The Hope Center of Rutherford County - An Outreach of Redemption Faith Center
Foundation Scriptures:
Jas 2:15 If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, 16 And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit?
Pr 4:7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
If a person lacks Spiritual and Natural Wisdom it will be difficult for them to possess the skills to prosper in this life. If we are to make a positive and lasting impact on the world around us we must help relieve the burden of those in Lack while sowing into them the seeds of Wisdom in order to empower them to break the cycle of Poverty. In doing so, we will destroy the pattern of destruction, depression and destitution that afflicts those without Hope.
The Hope Center is an Outreach of Redemption Faith Center that will strive to change lives by addressing three primary areas: (a) support the physical and emotional needs of hurting people/families in our community by providing access to basic needs such as food, clothing, and personal care (b) provide educational training in both job and life skills (c) provide faith and spiritual instruction and mentoring
Our Goal is to help transition families and individuals from a cycle of Poverty to a state of Prosperity by providing assistance in a positive and friendly environment in conjunction with offering education in the areas of job & life skills and spiritual maturity.
Ministries and Services to be offered:
Food Services:
- Feed-A-Kid (Food program for children in need)
- This is a Program that is Sponsored through Feed
- This is a Program that is Sponsored through Feed
- Angel Food program (Low Cost food program open to everyone)
- Angel Food Ministries is a non-profit, non-denominational organization dedicated to providing food relief and financial support to communities throughout the
- Angel Food Ministries is a non-profit, non-denominational organization dedicated to providing food relief and financial support to communities throughout the
- Kid’s Café (Cafeteria serving low income families)
- Kids Cafe programs provide free meals and snacks to low-income children through a variety of community locations where children already congregate—such as Boys & Girls Clubs, churches or public schools. In addition to providing meals to kids, all Kids Cafe programs also offer a safe place, where under the supervision of trustworthy staff, a child can get involved in educational, recreational and social activities. http://feedingamerica.org/our-network/network-programs/kids-cafe.aspx
- Kids Cafe programs provide free meals and snacks to low-income children through a variety of community locations where children already congregate—such as Boys & Girls Clubs, churches or public schools. In addition to providing meals to kids, all Kids Cafe programs also offer a safe place, where under the supervision of trustworthy staff, a child can get involved in educational, recreational and social activities. http://feedingamerica.org/our-network/network-programs/kids-cafe.aspx
- Senior Café (Cafeteria serving Senior Citizens)
- The senior program was recently started by Feed America. It operates very similar to the Kid’s Café. More information coming soon.
- The senior program was recently started by Feed America. It operates very similar to the Kid’s Café. More information coming soon.
- Abundant Foods (Food Pantry serving low income families)
- This endeavor must be composed of Parts. First we must provide an effective infrastructure to house, distribute and track the food. This will include securing the proper facilities, establishing a system to qualify needy recipients and develop a systematic distribution plan. Second, we will need to recruit and train committed and qualified volunteers and staff. Finally, we must identify food sources in which to partner with to secure the food needed to meet the demand in our community.
- Feeding
- This endeavor must be composed of Parts. First we must provide an effective infrastructure to house, distribute and track the food. This will include securing the proper facilities, establishing a system to qualify needy recipients and develop a systematic distribution plan. Second, we will need to recruit and train committed and qualified volunteers and staff. Finally, we must identify food sources in which to partner with to secure the food needed to meet the demand in our community.
- USDA supports community garden projects in a variety of ways, including grants provided through the USDA Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES), direct onsite technical assistance and guidance from Extension Service representatives, and guides developed by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and USDA Food and Nutrition Service to help community gardeners improve their production techniques. http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs/pub/may09/green.htm
- USDA supports community garden projects in a variety of ways, including grants provided through the USDA Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES), direct onsite technical assistance and guidance from Extension Service representatives, and guides developed by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and USDA Food and Nutrition Service to help community gardeners improve their production techniques. http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs/pub/may09/green.htm
Medical Support:
- P.O.P. Ministry (Programs of Provision)
- Palliative Care, Prescription Programs, SSI, Disability, Medicaid, Medicare, Hospice
- The diagnosis of a serious health issue is difficult enough without having to think about the cost of medical bills, prescriptions and other medical supplies. When a family is faced with the worst kind of news it is our Hope to be a safe harbor to provide them with the information and support that they are going to need during this challenging time.
- Palliative Care, Prescription Programs, SSI, Disability, Medicaid, Medicare, Hospice
- Dental Clinic (Dental care for low income families)
Education, Business & Career Assistance:
- The ABC’s Store
- Our Goal is to partner with other Ministries, Organizations, Businesses and the local community to secure supplies for low income families.
- We would also like to become a support system for the local school system to provide teaching aides and other material support.
- Provide Information & Support for the following:
- Adult Education/GED
- Tutoring
- Pell Grant Assistance
- Adult Education/GED
- Our Goal is to partner with other Ministries, Organizations, Businesses and the local community to secure supplies for low income families.
- The Band & Stuff
- Music & Arts Program for low income and at risk children.
- Music & Arts Program for low income and at risk children.
- Kingdom Training
- Ministry & Leadership Training based on Kingdom Principles
- Ministry & Leadership Training based on Kingdom Principles
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- We would like to partner with other Agencies, Ministries and local Government to provide much needed Job Training.
- Work with Business & Community Leaders to recruit and secure new business for
- Help provide Information and Support to small business owners and new business ventures
- We would like to partner with other Agencies, Ministries and local Government to provide much needed Job Training.
- The Kingdom Credit Union
- Establishment of a Financial Institution that worked to promote and protect the interest of God’s people & His Kingdom.
- Establishment of a Financial Institution that worked to promote and protect the interest of God’s people & His Kingdom.
Other:
- The Band & Stuff (Music & Arts program for low income and at risk children)
- Car Care and Maintenance (Available for Low income, widows, single moms)
- Now Clothing (Good used and New clothing for low income families)
- Community Services Assistance/Aide
- EBT
- Section 8
- HUD
- Community Agencies (United Way, Crisis Pregnancy)