How your GIFT of HOPE works

Sow a SEED by making a GIFT of HOPE into the good soil of Hope House and watch that seed produce a healthy crop of productive teens.  100% of all gifts go to Hope House without a management fee.  The 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.   (the A.C. is an abbreviation for Asociación Civil) Mexico recognizes two types of not-for-profit institutions: Civil Associations (A.C.) and Religious Associations (A.R.). Only a church can be a religious association and this is very closely monitored by the government. Because of our community outreach directly to minors, Hope House is a civil association, and also closely monitored by state and local governmental entities. Therefore the name "Hope House" is not registered in Mexico or in the U.S.  Shepherd's Heart Ministries, Inc., is the  501(c)(3)  nonprofit organization in the USA that receives donations for supporting Hope House financially.  All financial activity is monitored and regularly audited by the Secretaria de Hacienda.  All financial records are available to the public. Click here for more information on Shepherd's Heart Ministries, Inc.  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. Click here to visit  HOPE HOUSE WEBSITE .  We believe all true gifts come as God moves in the hearts of His people.  Our joy is to inform and give opportunity without imposing undue obligation or pressure.  The identity of our donors is kept confidential. We do NOT sell or rent names to other organizations. Herein are the current methods of receiving financial gifts: 

METHODS OF MAKING HOPE HOUSE TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS:
A) PAYPAL link found on the HOPE HOUSE WEB link - one time donations or regular monthly donations can be made efficiently on PAYPAL

B) Write a personal check and MAIL in USA:
* Make check payable to: Shepherd's Heart Ministries, Inc.
* Designate donation on check to: The Hope House
* MAIL TO:  Shepherd's Heart Ministries, Inc
                   135 Bill Cox Road
                   Jonesborough, TN 37659

C)  Transfer funds directly to Shepherdʼs Heart Ministries, Inc. account in the U.S. for the Hope House. Please email donate@shmius.org for more information.

D) Mexican residents or expats can write USA or Canadian checks or give cash in dollars, or pesos and deliver to Hope House.  Any check written MUST be made payable to this full name if delivered to Hope House directly: Casa Hogar Una Esperanza en el Corazón, A.C.

Since 2008 the founders Rodney Dutro and his wife Kina have served full time at Hope House. With four daughters at home, Rodney delights in spending quality time with the boys and watching their confidence and faith grow.  Prior to Hope House, Rodney and his wife worked for four years at another orphanage in Chapala, Jalisco, Mexico.  Rodney and Kina work closely with a greatly respected board of Directors and together they have diligently worked to maximize all sources of funding to make Hope House not only efficient, but they have produced a "happy" environment for their staff. 

Solar system donated by Rotary Club Ajijic

1) Solar power has reduced energy costs significantly.  

2) The organic garden produces a great supply of food.  

3) The wood shop has increased revenues while teaching a trade.

If you choose to visit Hope House you will notice a standard of excellence that is maintained by a cohesive and congenial staff.  Hope House is a place where volunteers actually enjoy serving, and so they return regularly.  This says a lot about Hope House management.

The monthly overhead is $15,000 USA dollars.  This amount pays minimum wages, insurance, gas, electricity, truck repairs and building maintenance. This facility provides safety for up to 25 boys. It operates by the ongoing generous support of:

• Private Financial Donations
• Volunteer help
• Walmart food donations
• Shepherd's Heart Ministries
• Lake Chapala Baptist Church
• The Rotary Club in Ajijic, Jalisco
• The Rotary Club in Langley, Canada
• Upscale Resale, located just east of Mom's Cafe in Las Riberas, accepts quality donations and consignments with a 70% - 30% split. Proceeds from the sale of these items support Hope House and other children ministries. 

EMAIL HOPE HOUSE: admin@hopehousemx.org
PHONE HOPE HOUSE: In Mexico 376-762-0032

HOPE HOUSE LOCATION:

Rio Lerma No. 4

Col. Aqua Escondida

Ixtlahuacan de los Membrillos

Jalisco, México 45850