An amazing opportunity has been presented to the ministry. One of our supporters has pledged to match, dollar for dollar, every donation that comes in for the Acres of Hope development up to a total of $20,000! This matching donation is only available for the next 30 days, so if you would like to contribute towards breaking ground on our property this is a great chance for you!
We shared this great news with the boys in the Home of Innocence last night so they could rejoice with us, as they too have been praying diligently for God to provide for this development. They are all anticipating the day when they will finally have a home “of their own” instead of renting from others. This desire is felt even more deeply now as the current landlord of the house the boys are in has given us notice to move out. We are currently searching for a different house to rent for the Home of Innocence, and that will also house our offices.
The plan for the Acres of Hope is that we will be building in phases. The focus of this first phase of development will be to: get water and electricity to the property, begin the waste water projects needed for the first phase, complete the building which will be a vocational training center and our offices, and build a transitional home for girls & babies (just like the Home of Innocence). The plans for the training center include dorms, which once completed we will be able to use as a temporary Home of Innocence until we are able to complete the other homes planned for the Acres of Hope (a total of four transitional homes are planned).
A transitional home for girls and babies is desperately needed. We know of several programs which provide care for former street boys, but none that care for the lost girls. Many of these girls, without family to care for them, end up in situations that are not safe or advantageous for them. Babies and very small children could also be cared for in this same home. Can you give and be a part of helping these vulnerable children?
The opportunity to be a part of this matching donation will only last until April 15th. We would love for each one of you to be part of seeing the plans for the Acres of Hope become reality. Your donation can be doubled and every donation will help! You can click on the “giving” tab right here on our website to give online, or to give by mail click on our “contact” page for the address.
Agree in prayer with us as we believe for God to provide, and that we are going to see great things happen!
God Bless You,
Lisa
