Dear Friends.
Build. Mission Hope For Youth builds and maintains long-term Christian mentoring relationships with urban youth to challenge and enable them to reach their full potential spiritually, academically, and socially.
Youth
We target at-risk youth in grades six through 12 from the greater Houston area. We seek to be a point of consistency in their transiet lives. Many of our youth come from the Star of Hope homeless ministries, we proactively maintain relationships with them regardless of where they may move throughout Houston.
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I am excited to share with you what’s been going on with Hope for Youth. In 2017 the ministry hired Sonceri Jones, one of our long-term youth who went to Prairie View A&M University to our staff full-time. Our ministry also lost a faithful board member Douglas Roberts who will be missed but we are excited about his future. Due to our dedicated staff, volunteers, and board of directors the ministry reached a substantial number of youth by presenting the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We were able to hold our second Jesus in The Hood or 2017 in the Acres Homes Area of town. Beginning in 2018, a Youth Council comprised of a select group from our mentorship program will learn to be leaders amongst their peers. The ministry also started a curriculum to focus on Disciple paths for students. Last year we moved our ministry to the Cornerstone Community through the Star of Hope Mission. At this location by God’s grace we have an awesome opportunity to grow with another ministry (New Hope Housing) who will be housing 185 families who need to hear the Gospel. I look forward to our ministry being able to help numerous families with mentorship for their kids. Please be praying for Hope for Youth in 2018 along with the Board of Directors, staff and volunteers to continue our commitment to make “Every Child complete in Christ”. Stay encouraged as we follow Christ in 2018
Tydon Bell, Chairman
Programs. Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it. Psalm 127
Mentorship. The core of HFY’s programming is where we see the most positive changes in attitude, motivation, and behavior. This group dove deep into their faith, became leaders among their peers and grew close to a positve role model who mentored them. Mentorship groups consist of 2 mentors and 3-5 youth who gather on a bi-weekly basis to discuss faith, life lessons and any challenges at home and school they may be facing.
College and Career Prep. CCP students had the opportunity to practice mock interviews preparing for their first job. They also completed a formal resume and portfolio of work to show potential employeers and colleges. We discussed different types of colleges, how to apply and be accepted. The program finishes with a panel of college students and professionals to answer real world questions.
Programs.
Results.
Friday night live. FNL continued to meet twice per month with a focused curriculum topic on the first Friday and a current event topic on the third. We met dozens of new youth at this event, played games, danced, praised God, and even got covered in shaving cream. This high energy staple event provides a first step for many youth into a church environment.
30 Salvations
Camps and Retreats.
For many students our camps and retreats experience is the highlight of their year. A total of 75 youth attended three camps last year where they heard a dynamic gospel presentation, met new Christian friends from their hometown and formed deep relationships with committed volunteers. They also got the chance to leave stressful homes and just be a kid for a week. This is the first time for many to leave Houston.
1,644Volunteer Volunteer 1,644 Hours hours spent Mentoring 100% of Active Youth Graduate High School Each Year
Jesus N the ‘Hood. Hope For Youth is best known for our VBS-style camp with an urban twist called Jesus N the ‘Hood. This is the one time each summer where students are discipled consecutively for five nights in a row. Recently we hosted two JNTH’s and explored Ephesians 6:10-18 including the Armor of God. High energy games, dance-offs, concerts, scripture memorization, and in-depth small group discussion make this camp so worthwile and effective.
240 Total Youth Served
Nine Active Senior Graduates in 2017
45 Volunteers
1,534 Meals Served
First Ever Alumna PhD Graduate
95 Youth Discipled During Jesus N the ‘Hood
Hope For Youth Changed Amy’s Life
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hen I was 24 years old, I I had two, married parents and going joined a Bible study started to college was something I knew I’d do by a colleague at my office. since I was young. I had all my material I had recently become a Christian and needs met. I never worried about my didn’t know what to do next. I was invited safety. We were so different. I had no to volunteer with HFY at an event where idea what it was like to grow up in a their church was participating. Even single-parent household, wonder if our though I felt intimidated about being fridge would have groceries, be afraid around a bunch of to walk to school teens (I remembered and watch my mom what it was like to work 3 jobs to take “I had no idea what it was be a teen and I was like to grow up in a single- care of me and my NOT always easy to parent household, wonder siblings. These were be around), God put the things that the if our fridge would have something on my groceries, be afraid to walk resilient kids I met heart to return to were dealing with to school and watch my HFY and volunteer daily. I trusted God mom work 3 jobs to take again on my own. to make me valuable care of me and my siblings.” to the organization Each time I went, and to give me a I felt nervous that purpose in His plan I wouldn’t be able to offer the kids for the kids. anything or know what I was doing. I I participated in Jesus N the Hood and was a new Christian and had so much Friday Night get-togethers. I ran a small junk still in my life; who was I to be an group with the most amazing girls who example to kids? Not to mention, I was I picked up from their homes so they from a middle class, suburban family. could make it to HFY events.
I went swimming with the kids and had beach days in Galveston. I helped kids with their homework, played games, chaperoned Christian rap concerts and helped set up and clean up at events. I lived out in Richmond, TX, at the time. I often drove the 40 mile drive home crying because of the stories my girls would share in small group. I didn’t understand how God could let these girls bear the things they had been through. I would pray and ask Him, Why, Lord? Then He would say, “Be still and know that I am God...Trust in the Lord with ALL your heart and lean NOT on your own understanding.” And I rested, knowing that He loved those girls and all of the kids he brought to HFY. He gave them HFY as a refuge to know Him, to feel His love, to learn something they didn’t know. And He brought me and all of the volunteers there to be his hands and heart. One night, one of the girls I gave a ride to from her foster home, shared her story of abuse that hit me so hard, I decided, “I have to do something that will make me more prepared to help these girls.” It wasn’t instant, but that was the night that God put it on my heart that I WOULD do something different, and He would show me how. I ended up leaving HFY because of my work schedule. But, God directed me
later to quit my corporate job and go to graduate school to become a Marriage and Family Therapist. He equipped me to understand how to give hope and encouragement to those for whom it seems lost. He has given me a great gift of insight so that I can see what is really going on in marriages, families and individual’s lives so that I can intervene on God’s behalf, allowing Him to help them through me. I trust that He brings me the clients who need me and the word He has to give them in our time together. I know all of this started when He was teaching me to do these things while I was at HFY. I was just a willing child of God, saying, “Father, I can’t do this. But, You can! So show me.” God gave HFY to the kids of Houston so that they might see His love through the volunteers who step up in all of their anxiety and inadequacy and give their time and love, knowing that God will show them how to do it. It is intimidating to do something new, especially when you don’t know how. But, the value for those you serve and the growth you receive from God in those moments...unparalleled!
Hope For Youth would not exist without volunteers like Amy. They are the dedicated mentors, drivers and Bible study leaders who courageously point our students to Christ. If you are interested in volunteering to make a difference in the lives of future generations and finding a calling God may have for your life find out more and apply at: www.hopeforyouth.org
Financials.
Donors.
2017
2016
Assets Property and Equipment Total Assets
$79,067
$66,140
42,797 121,864
55,178 121,318
Liabilities Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Net Assets Unrestricted Temporarily Restricted Total Liabilities and Net Assets
0
0
121,864
121,318
0 $121,864
0 $121,318
Statement of Activities and Change in Net Assests 2016
Revenue and Support
In-Kind Donations Total Revenue and Support
$167,963
$219,069
45,500
63,380
53,396 266,859
45,513 327,962
Expenses Out of School Time (OST) Programs Camps and Retreats Administration and Fundraising Total Expenses Increase (decrease) in restricted funds Increase (decrease) in unrestricted funds Net Assets, beginning of fiscal year Net Assets, end of fiscal year
Sheilah Requejo
Theresa Bono
Victoria Jalo
Greek Rice
Gwendolyn Brantley
Charlotte & Verlon Kiel
Joanne Ripple
Shelly & Doug Brough
Daniel Kim
Douglas Roberts
Houston’s First Church of God
Paolo Cacanindin
Jon Klubnik
Julie Robertson
Lily Carrigan
Randy & Michelle Knight
Lawrence & Patti Ross
Second Baptist Church
Catherine & Stephen Carrigan
Kathy Lamb
Hank & Elizabeth Rush
Cynthia & Clyde Leuchtag
Alicia Sanford
Martha Lewis
Myrle & Al Schlichter
J. Robert Livingston
Kim & Robert Scott
Brenda Lozano
Neal Scott
Paige Mackay
Marlo & Darel Seymour
Bill & Ann McCulloch
Sarah & Mark Shearer
Katherine Meeks
Leslie Simmons
Greg Melton
Kay & Joe Sleeth
Janice Culp
Teri Milos
Samuel Slovacek
Richard Dale
Gloria Montalbano
Zach & Audrey Springer
Nicholas Darnley
Money Morgan
Kenny Dubose
Malcom & Becky Morris
John & Audrey Stampley Cole
Paul Dufilho
Jill Morton
Cheryl Duncan
Alicia Moscoso
Amy Dunniway
Karon Mueller
Ronnie & Missy Dutton
Retha Nelson
Foundations
Ginger Ekstrom
Jill & Don Nesting
Brittain Christian Foundation
Janette Evensen
Marlow & Samuel Newton
Network For Good
Tim Farrar
Stoller Foundation
Natalie & Mike Farrell
Individuals
Angie & Matt Foster
Grace Fellowship United Methodist Church
Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church Trinity Lutheran Church
Businesses Anne Vickery & Associates Realty Champions Machine Tool Sales, Inc. Delta kappa Gamma J. M. Little & Associates Sterling Protective Services
Watkins and Watkins
2017
Grants
Shelley Reese
Shimeka Irons
Sweetwater Financial Advisors
For the fiscal year ending August 31, 2017 (with comparative information for FY 2016)
Cash Contributions
Ronke Igbekele
Kathy & Stuart Boggan
City of Refuge Evangelical Presbyterian Church
For the fiscal year ending August 31, 2017 (with comparative information for FY 2016)
Cash
Linda Berreau
Churches
Statement of Financial Position
144,792
119,286
64,237
56,210
57,283 266,312
54,827
0
230,323 0
547
97,639
121,318
23,679
$121,864
$121,318
Zimmerman Rescources Company
Roma & Richard Abbott Coppelia & Adam Acevedo
Stephanie Celaya Phillip Celaya Tom Condon Lynn Conrad Webb Crunk Emmagene Crunk Stephanie & Elijah Culpepper
Susana & Jon Fagala
Sara & Michael Fuselier Imogen & Russell Gantos Robin Gentle
Sue & Mike Noel Jeanette Noska Elizabeth Nunnally Teresa O’Donnell Kolawole Paul Ojo Anita Olukemi Agnes Olupinyo
Marilyn & Bob Stanbery Claudette Stedman Kendrick Stephens Pamela & Ronald Sterlekar Andre’a Streeter Marcia & Greg Stringer Lisa & Bill Stryker Mary Sultan Laurie Sump Sandra Sumrall Ammi Tan Ronald Tata Tiyona Taylor
Larry Acosta
Wayne & Youngjoo Gibbs
Fola Adesanya
Karen & Barney Giesen
Oluwabukunola Omitogun
Torchawa Alexander
Tricia & Joel Gittemeier
Linda Opio
Glennis Tolunay
Mary Kay & Mark Allen
Christine & Taylor Graham
Patti & Tom Owens
Sharon & Bill Townsley
Olaniyi Oyedele
Donna & Michael Treu
Nancy & John Parker
Tobey Ann Unrath
Allison & Blane Parsons
Kathy & Doyle Venghaus
Vicki Patterson
Beatrice Waesche
Kevin Pendleton
Jeff Wells
Chris & Debbie Phelan
Andrea White
Deola Phillips
Julie Wiens
Rosalinda Pickworth
Elva Wiens
Tim Pless
Alisa & Atwell Williams
Blanche Marie & Gill Purdy
Margaret Wong
Mitchell Allen Lauren & Adam Allen Kathryn Andersen Kirby & Carol Ansel Rosemary Armstrong Javier and Mary Ayala Frekiva Bailey Pattie & Rick Barrett
Lisa & Jim Hamilton Judy & Dwayne Hansen Kim Hansen Ashleigh Harrison Marie Helmy Emily Hicks Stephanie Hill
Jeff & Hannah Beird
Theresa & Todd Hollander
Narva Logans & Tydon Bell
Juli Hruska
Rachel Tenney Allison & Avis Thomas
Kenny Zhao
Leadership. Board of Directors Tydon Bell, Chair
Retha Nelson
Stephanie Celaya
Andre’a Streeter, Secretary
Erika Jones
Dwayne Antoine
Mark Shearer, Treasurer
Kolawole Ojo
Rynette McCree
Richard Dale
Ministry Staff Marcus Allen, Program Director Moriah Hollander, Donor Relations Manager Sonceri Jones, Student Development Coordinator
Make A Donation We envision a Houston where every youth is presented perfect in Christ. To join us in achieving that vision, please contact us at 713-670-9000 or contribute securely online at:
www.hopeforyouth.org