Being a vibrant mission is not just about caring for the homeless in our city, it's about serving our friends who support our ministry. One of the ways we do this is by sharing the wonderful things that are happening in our shelters to encourage and prepare our clients for re-entering society, with obtainable goals for self-sufficiency.
As you read the blogs written by our staff and guest bloggers, your heart will be touched by the stories about life in the shelters and the experiences of the men, women and children living in them. You will find ways to connect that meet your charitable ideals and many opportunities to deepen your involvement with Star of Hope Mission.
Star of Hope's 2009 Ministry Report is now online. Take a look at a few of the highlights:
In 2009, friends like you provided:
- 668,385 nourishing, regular meals (up 24% over 2008).
- 295,921 clean, safe beds (9% more than in 2008).
- 81,630 pieces of clothing and 1,265 toys to those who had lost everything.
- 59,411 diapers to the smallest victims of poverty!
- 815 resident men and women enrolled in offsite school or job training.
- 93 teens participated in our Teen Program, focused on character-building and education.
- 861 resident men and women improved their job skills through our Career Development program.
- 297 men and women successfully graduated from our 6-month or 12-month life-recovery program—44% more than in 2008!
Now that you have seen the numbers, you need to read the stories! Click the Ministry Report below:
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