Mission Outreach

The House of Hope is a haven that has stood for more than 160 years and sustains more than 1,600 members every day.  It is a place where we put HOPE into action as we minister beyond the borders of the building to strengthen communities. As one of God’s gathering places, House of Hope inspires and nourishes our members and community “partners.”  By celebrating our past, we are better equipped to understand the needs of the present and to build hope for our future through generous giving.

Our commitment is to open our doors of comfort and hospitality to the world. We are intentional citizens for social righteousness and good neighbors within this community.  We warmly embrace the needs of the poor, the sick, the lonely and the powerless by freely giving of our time, talents and funds.

House of Hope’s funding goals allow us to “proactively partner” with other nonprofits whose missions align with the funding goals of House of Hope.  The well-spring of House of Hope’s funding rises from a passionate commitment to social justice, human rights and artistic expression. 

Current Evaluation Process:  Funding is given locally, state-wide and internationally in the following areas:

  • diversity of age, race, culture & spiritual beliefs
  • affordable and emergency housing
  • health & vitality of elderly & single-parent families
  • youth development, mental health & education
  • chemical dependency and “second chance” social justice systems
  • artistic & spiritual expression
  • worldwide faith-partner missions

Funding for priority areas above are made possible through a combination of individual giving, open plate donations, planned estate giving, memorials and a special-restriction endowment.  Our will to do God’s work through donations, creates a stronger relational bond with those we ultimately support. Recipients are invited to fill out an online application or print one to mail to the Church office.  The due date to submit applications is April 30, 2011.  Members of the Mission Outreach Committee review all the recieved applications.  Letters are sent in July informing recipients about their awards.    

 

Grant Application:  Nonprofits interested in applying for funding should complete the Minnesota Common grant application available at:  http://www.mcf.org/mcf/grant/applicat.htm.  When a completed grant is received at House of Hope by April 30, 2011, it is then forwarded to a committee for review.  If the goals of both organizations align and there are available funds, a potential award may be made in July.