As we approach the end of this year, I would like to express my gratitude to each of you and the heart you bring to The Hope & Healing Place mission. This season always invites reflection, and as I look back, I’m humbled by how far we’ve come and energized by the direction we are moving.

In these final weeks of the year, we are working intentionally to deepen the impact of The Road to Hope Campaign. This includes strengthening key relationships, refining our outreach to families who need us most, and ensuring that our message of hope, comfort, and healing continues to reach those navigating the most challenging paths. We are also continuing the work for a focused end-of-year giving effort, Hopegiving. That will sustain and expand our work as we head into the new year.

Your leadership makes this possible. Your prayers, guidance, and support have carried us through a year of meaningful growth, and the team and I are grateful for the wisdom each of you brings to the table. As we take these next steps, advancing the mission, inviting partners into generosity, and moving deeper into the heart of Road to Hope, I’m confident that we are positioned for an even stronger year ahead.

Thank you for standing with me in this work. I look forward to entering the coming year with renewed momentum and shared purpose.

🔍October at a Glance:

• Received $2,500 from the Kimble Foundation

• Made arrangements with James and Carol Hicks for the WHMR Check Presentation.

• Received $5,000 from Women’s Circles

  📈 Grant Budget Update

• We’ve now secured $91,350 or 65% of our total grant goal of $140,000 for the year! This is 80% of the $113,595 that has been requested.

  🔐Key Initiatives

• Working on 2026 Budget Proposal. The F&O Committee is meeting on Monday, December 1st.

🏡Road to Hope Updates

🔗Sims Opinion of Probable Costs (OPC)

🔗Facility Listing Update

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