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2017 Summer Matching Challenge

June 29, 2017 Leave a Comment

We were blessed this summer with a $15,000 gift planted from generous donors. You can help us receive DOUBLE with your donation today!

From July 1st thru August 31st, 2017, your donation will be matched DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR!

A message from on of our girls:

… Now that I believe and trust in God, I know everything that I previously believed is not true. God gave us free will, which is why bad things like racism, bullying, and hate exist in the world. I know now that the hole I was trying to fill with magic and self-harm would have never been satisfied unless it was God Himself. He has the power to move mountains.

Loving me is not an exhausting task for Him. He loves me happily, it is not some unwanted task He has to do. He chose me.

I trust God in everything I do. God has used my trials for my good. I would have never ended up here where my whole family has received so much healing. God has saved me from a darkness I never thought I would survive. Of all the times I have tried to kill myself, none of them have worked. God kept me alive for a reason, which I believe is to help and lead others who are hurting to Him. I am forever grateful to House of Hope for showing me who God is, and to Him, for finding a way to get me here. I love Him with all of my mind, my soul, and my spirit.

~ Anja ~

You can donate online by clicking HERE for our new secure donation webpage, by mailing a check, or give us a call!

We are incredibly thankful for all of your support in making a deep impact on the lives of our girls and their families.

Summer Blessings from House of Hope!

June 22, 2017 Leave a Comment

Dear Friends,
Happy Summer! We trust you are all gearing up for a time of warm weather, special gatherings with family & friends, and fun summer events. We’ve shared some photos and updates below of recent happenings at House of Hope. God has surely been busy! Thank you for being on this journey with us.

Blessings to you all!

From Everyone at House of Hope York

GOD’S HOUSE IS FULL …of Faith, Grace, Hope, Peace and Love!

Currently our residential home has 6 beautiful young ladies. Please keep each of them, their families, and the HOH staff & board members lifted in prayer. We are blessed by your covering.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR RECENT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES!

Cora and Autum were both previous residents at House of Hope. Your support of God’s work in and through this ministry has made a difference in their lives. The walk they made on their graduation day to receive their diplomas, were made possible by so many people. People who supported and encouraged them with reminders that “they mattered” and that God has plans for their lives. Thank you for being a “difference maker” at House of Hope through your prayers and financial gifts. We wish Cora and Autum success in all they do and for futures filled with God’s abundant blessings!

Congratulations to Cora Wagner

2017 Red Lion Area High School Graduate
Attending Waynesburg University – Forensic Chemistry

Cora shares in her House of Hope testimony that “I now realize that the reason Jesus died was to make me worthy. God has made me clean through forgiveness and His grace. In Him I have found ‘The One'”.

Congratulations to Autum Arter

2017 Dallastown Area High School Graduate
Future plans to pursue Early Education at Delaware State

Autum recently shared with us her reason for pursuing early education: “I know in my heart when you have a bad experience early in your schooling, it can impact you to dislike education and learning. Becoming a part of a child’s education at an early stage of their lives is now very important to me. It’s an area I want to make a difference in.”

“For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” ~ Jeremiah 29:11

ZIP LINE ANYONE?

The HOH teens and teacher have been busy the last few months preparing RIVER VALLEY RANCH for the 2017 camp season. After all their hard work, some zip line fun was enjoyed! The teens will also have the awesome opportunity to attend a week of camp at RVR this summer. RVR is a non-profit ministry offering a summer youth center, retreat facility, outdoor education center and a destination for exciting seasonal events in a distinctly Christian wholesome family atmosphere.

STRAWBERRY PICK’N AT BROWN’S ORCHARD

27 pounds of strawberries turned into 32 containers of freezer jam.

Great job girls and many thanks to our volunteers!

Our Mission

House of Hope York PA is a non-profit organization that brings hope, healing and restoration to hurting teens and their families through the power of the Holy Spirit and the Word of God. Our purpose is to be a model of Christ’s love by providing, counseling, academic education, life skills education and spiritual guidance. This combination of services provides the teens with the capability to re-enter society as God-assured, purpose-driven individuals able to cope with the challenges and pressures of everyday life. House of Hope is a unique program that combines both the teen and the parents in the healing process. Parents are actively involved in counseling programs, parenting classes, and receive spiritual guidance as well. Our on-site school, Hope Academy, is registered with the Pennsylvania Department of Education and provides our teens a formal education through a self-paced curriculum (ACE) designed to meet their performance levels. Our residential home, office and school are located in Glen Rock, PA

At House of Hope our mission is to change lives … one teen at time!

Our Vision:

Heal, restore, and reconcile hurting teens and their families.

Our Values:

Christ-centered, Christ illuminating, Life generating, Relationship enhancing and Kingdom growing.