HOPE's Justin Timberlake Raffle - Donate for a Chance to Win!

HOPE's Justin Timberlake Raffle Promotion Details:

The Prize 

HOPE Helps, Inc. is raffling this great package valued at $250 for ONE lucky winner!

• 2 Tickets in Premium (Mini Box) Seating to Justin Timberlake’s sold-out concert on December 19^th at the Amway Center (valued at $200)
• A $50 Gift Certificate to Cevíche Tapas Bar and Restaurant  

The Cost 

Each Raffle Ticket costs $20, which goes toward the purchase of a $20 Gift Card as a Christmas present for a child-in-need  at HOPE’s 6^th Annual Christmas in the City event.  

$20 Gift Cards (redeemable at Target or Walmart) are also accepted as payment.

Where to Purchase Tickets

Tickets are available for purchase at: 

1. HOPE’s Welcome Desk

   149 E. Broadway St., Oviedo, FL 32765.

2. You can also pay ONLINE by donating $20 at http://www.hopehelps.org/donate 

     Please write "JT Raffle" in the box as the answer for "How did you hear about 
     HOPE?" and your name will be entered for the Raffle Draw. 

A limited number of Raffle Tickets are available for purchase.

Prize Drawing

The promotion ends at 3 p.m. on Saturday December 14, 2013 and the prize winner will be randomly drawn at that time. The winner will be contacted directly via phone and/or email.

This prize package was generously donated by HOPE supporters, Bill and Jennifer Pence. 100% of the proceeds support HOPE’s Mission.

Kids of HOPE Back to School Bash 2013 - An Outstanding Success!

Thank you to our community, church coalition, local businesses, donors, volunteers, partner organizations and everyone who made HOPE Helps, Inc.'s 5th Annual Back to School Bash a huge success! 

You helped us to provide backpacks, school supplies, vision screenings, clothing and toiletries for over 500 children!

  

Most importantly, it was a wonderful experience for our client families who are extremely grateful that their children were able to start their first day of school with everything they need.

Here's what our clients had to say: 

"I've been laid-off for about a year! I want to thank you all for your help. I've always worked and helped with donations when working. Never thought one day I would need your services. Again, thank you and God Bless You!"

 "Since losing my job last October and not able to find a new one, the purchase of school supplies began to become a burden which I was not looking forward to facing. With this Back to School Bash, that burden went away. I praise the Lord for supplying our needs with this event."

"It helped me get back to school supplies for 3 kids that I couldn't afford. Our family greatly appreciates all the help and support we have received. All staff members were extremely kind and friendly! My overall experience was excellent plus! Thank you so very much. God Bless."

We also want to say a special "Thank You" to our friends at The Sharing Center who worked side by side with us to make this event a huge success.

University Carillon United Methodist Church donates proceeds of CD to Hope Helps, Inc.

3 Nails CD Cover

On Friday September 21, 2012, University Carillon United Methodist Church (UCUMC) held a promotion concert to launch its CD “3 Nails”.  The event was well attended and donations were collected to cover the cost of producing the CD. The Worship Ministry unanimously voted to donate any proceeds earned from the CD to Hope Helps, Inc.  Last month, UCUMC Worship Ministry donated $1000 to HOPE.

The CD was the vision of Mike Conrad, former worship Leader at UCUMC.  The music chosen was an assortment of Christian music performed by their Praise Team and Voices of Carillon choir which are played during their regular worship services.  With the exception of 3 staff members, all musicians on the CD are volunteers who have amazing talents and put in many hours preparation each week to provide a solid and memorable worship every service.

Worship Service at University Carillon United Methodist Church

The CD took 1 year to complete and it contains beautiful traditional and contemporary worship music that is usually performed at the church.  You can listen to some of the songs here.  CDs are still available for purchase for $10 at the church or you can buy online via ITunes here. Any additional proceeds received will continue to go to HOPE.

“Helping HOPE has been a mission I have felt very strongly about since its inception, and I am so glad we were able to give something back to HOPE to help our local families in crisis,” said Carrie Christensen, the Worship Assistant at UCUMC. 

We want to whole-heartedly thank everyone at University Carillon UMC who was involved in the making of this “3 Nails” CD and who have contributed to its success, as well as everyone who has shown their support by donating or purchasing CDs. HOPE Helps, Inc. sincerely appreciates the donation and we continue to work towards putting every single dollar to good use by helping those in need in our community.

The Mobile Medical Unit at HOPE Helps, Inc.

The Mobile Medical Unit of the Health Care Center for the Homeless visits HOPE Helps, Inc. once a month and provides medical care for the uninsured. This unit currently provides the only FREE medical care in Oviedo, collaborating with HOPE Helps, Inc. in scheduling appointments.

The HOPE Mobile Medical Unit provides primary medical care services, including treatment of chronic conditions. They have been visiting HOPE Helps, Inc. for the past three years. From 2012 until now, they have treated more than 240 patients. The doctors and nurses of the Unit currently treat a maximum of 15 patients per visit. Many of these patients have chronic illnesses and come to the clinic each month for regular checkups. The team does not dispense medication on site, but sends prescriptions directly to Walmart, Oviedo to be filled, so that patients do not incur costs to visit the Health Center on Orange Blossom Trail in person.

Carmen and her family have been coming to HOPE Helps, Inc. for the past year, and she is currently a patient of the Mobile Medical Unit. She has a thyroid condition and ovarian cysts and the doctors have given her regular checkups, prescribed medication and referred her to the Health Center for follow-ups. Unfortunately, she recently had to go to the Emergency Room because she was in so much pain. She was given a shot of morphine and sent home; her hospital bills keep adding up because she cannot afford to pay them. “For me, this Mobile Medical Unit service has been excellent, it is a lot of help,” says Carmen, “They have helped me tremendously!” Now, Carmen needs to see a specialist for services which are not currently offered by the Mobile Medical Unit. At HOPE Helps, Inc., we are trying to find her a specialist who will donate their services, or provide them at a reduced cost.

We truly appreciate the Mobile Medical Unit and the HealthCenter for the Homeless, and the amazing work they do. “Their services are a gift,” declares Christine Wright, the Resource Coordinator at HOPE Helps, Inc.

If you do not have health insurance and you are interested in being treated by the HOPE Mobile Medical Unit, please call the HOPE Resource Center at 321-765-4984 to make an appointment.

HOPE Helps, Inc is Featured!

HOPE Helps' Church Coalition is comprised of over 20 churches of all denominations working towards one goal, to prevent and reduce homelessness in their community. This video was created by St Luke's Lutheran Church. It features our Kids of HOPE program. Thank you St. Luke's, for all that you do for those in need! 

http://vimeo.com/sllcs/centennial-gift