HOPE WOOD SHOP

Al Reynolds and Walt teach the boys

The Rotary has provided an up-to-date WOOD workshop facility. Although the workshop is a highly professional facility, it lacks adequate professional training capabilities, equipment and staff. This program seeks to provide the necessary skills to develop a curriculum, train the boys and maintain the facility so that the boys have a distinct advantage in learning life skills and professional skills to help make them financially independent once leaving HOPE HOUSE at the age of 18. You might ask: How can you help?  

Have you been thinking about having a custom desk, bed frame, a cabinet, step stairs custom built? How about some Christmas gifts? The boys at HOPE HOUSE would love to build what you want according to your needed measurements.  Give them a project to work on, and at the same time know that your project will be increasing revenues to keep this shop running, and it will also build confidence in the new vocation of these boys. 

This WOOD workshop program is being worked in conjunction with Rotary Club of Ajijic, Jalisco, Mexico. http://www.rotaryajijic.org - The soap dish above sells for about 50 pesos, the vase 100 pesos, the wooden pen sells for 300 pesos.  Items can all be made to customize your gift giving.  Anything above the listed price of course goes towards supporting HOPE HOUSE monthly operational cost.

HOPE GARDEN

HOPE HOUSE has a section of land dedicated for growing fruits and veggies. It is an active vocational training area for HOPE HOUSE boys to master gardening. Three methods are available - normal ground level gardening, raised bed gardening and aquaponics. 

HOPE HOUSE is in need of another volunteer willing to help train the boys and maintain the garden.  This totally organic garden grows lettuce, zucchini  tomatoes, and some flowers.

Another plan is to remove some trees in a large unused area and install a soccer field for the boys recreation.  For abused boys to learn team sports and rules of conduct will help them when they must leave HOPE HOUSE at the age of 18.

Do you have a green thumb? Do you enjoy gardening but have no space at your home in Mexico to grow vegetables? Do you have valuable gardening experience to share at HOPE HOUSE? We could use your expertise!

CONTACT HOPE HOUSE at 376-762-0032
Set up an interview for the purpose of becoming a registered VOLUNTEER!

Rodrigo's Dream

This is Rodrigo, at the age of 13. Rodrigo learned much in the four years that he lived at Hope House. He ventured out with improved confidence as a result of the schooling and emotional support he received from the entire Hope House staff. He excelled in math, and enjoyed learning how to read and write.  At home he was never encouraged to be creative or learn.  In his new supportive environment he became proud of his talent for drawing. Rodrigo was a great help in the kitchen and a very hard worker in the garden. He departed with the dream of becoming a chef.  Rodrigo is remembered fondly for his love of pizza and music. The staff could hear him singing as he did his assigned chores.  He entertained the boys with fun songs. Rodrigo's memory Bible verse is in Philippians and it says, “For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.” Your monthly GIFTS encourage boys like Rodrigo to believe in their dreams. You can GIVE with confidence that your GIFT changed a life! Thank You!

GIVE WISELY

You should investigate us and FEEL GOOD about your donation.  Hope House invites you to research us before you donate. WISE ADVICE:

Budget for giving. Include DONATIONS in your budget.  It is a financial commitment.

Be informed. Investigate the charity’s 501(c)3 number, the solicitor’s name and relationship to the organization. CLICK this LINK to Shepherd's Heart Ministries, Inc .  Hope House is registered under the name of Casa Hogar Una Esperanza en el Corazon, A.C. as a Mexican Civil Association located in Ixtlahuacan de los Membrillos, Jalisco, Mexico.  It is supported by Shepherd's Heart Ministries, Inc as an outreach.

Hope House is overseen by a Board of Directors who are supervised by the Mexican government agencies IJAS (Instituto Jaliscience de Asistencia Social), and Consejo Estatal de Familia.  All financial activity is monitored and regularly audited by the Secretaria de Hacienda.  

Check Non-Profit Status:  Shepherd's Heart Ministries, Inc in Jonesborough, TN.  Shepherd's Heart partners with existing churches in Mexico in order to bridge cultural barriers and to assist these churches in meeting the needs within their community. This, in turn, creates a ministry that is more than just a "hand out" because it establishes an accountable relationship between the family receiving the assistance and the local church. As a result, families receive practical, physical assistance and Biblical discipleship training while the local church grows and matures.

Keep records. For gifts of less than $250, a canceled check is sufficient for IRS requirements. For larger gifts, you’ll need a tax-deductible receipt from the charity as confirmation. (Donations made through PAYPAL, to benefit HOPE HOUSE, receive an email confirmation, which serves as a receipt.)

Understand how much is really tax deductible. If you receive a premium in exchange for your gift (such as a book or a dinner), the amount of your tax deduction is reduced by the fair market value of that item. You can turn down the incentive if you wish to claim the full deduction.

VIDEO TOUR of HOPE HOUSE

SONG: In Christ Alone

SHEPHERDS HEART MINISTRIES, INC

CLICK this LINK to go to Shepherd's Heart Ministries, Inc
Shepherd's Heart Ministries, Inc