OUR VISION
A Catalyst of Hope that transforms lives, homes, and communities.
OUR MISSION
Sharing Hope through community mobilization.
OUR VALUES
Christ- centered, compassionate, integrity, unified, servant-hearted, influencer.
LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
To quote our 6 Stones Board Chair, Cindy Jones, “After years of praying, months of planning, weeks of waiting, and days of moving, we are home.” God’s divine providence gave us the new home we not only needed but dreamt of.
I am not trying to sugarcoat 2024; this was not an easy year for the faint of heart. From my perspective, it was even harder for 6 Stones than 2020, the whole global pandemic notwithstanding. However, the Lord gave us everything we needed—high-capacity, creative staff for the transition, volunteers whose grit and resilience went to new levels, key stakeholders to fund the need, and many miracles.
While we are thankful that the city of Hurst provided temporary space for the New Hope Center, it lacked key features like heat in the winter and air conditioning in the brutal Texas summer. Volunteers and staff persevered to ensure neighbors were fed while praying the food wouldn’t melt—not to mention their own bodies. Many people struggling with mental health wandered through our donated parking lot, including a naked homeless person. Praise God for volunteers and staff who took the scripture literally: “For I was hungry and you fed me… I was naked and you gave me clothing.” We are also grateful to the Hurst police officers who handled these situations with wisdom.
I vividly recall Board member Gary McPherson’s vision at the beginning of this journey—proclaiming that the Lord had already paid for our building, even when we didn’t know where it would be. In fact, there was another large property I was very interested in, with high visibility and many neighbors to serve. But the Lord shut that door quickly and instead provided a bigger, better option with room to grow. Numerous miracles came together to provide us with 5.8 acres of land owned by Tarrant County in a food desert right next to JPS. Even more miracles helped us build our beautiful new 25,000-square foot home on time and under budget. I wish I had
counted how many donors told me this was the largest gift they’ve ever made. Two large foundations even broke their own protocols—something they had never done in their impressive histories—to help fund our new home. As if that wasn’t enough, God not only showed up but showed out, funding all the technology we need for years to come.
When we moved in on Aug. 14th, our hard-working crew ensured the Betty Sheppard New Hope Center was up and running the next day. After being called “The Market” in its first week, the name has stuck. It’s now a top-tier client-choice food pantry that looks like a high-end supermarket. When Megan Vollmer, one of our newest board members, described our new home as a “Beacon of Hope,” I knew we had done what we set out to do. We are a refuge, a safe place where our neighbors can lay down their burdens and find encouragement. 6 Stones now has a permanent home to share Hope and help people move from barely surviving to thriving.
We are also expanding Momentum Generations into two additional school districts. The Amon G. Carter Foundation has helped us hire our first official case manager, who will work alongside our Hope Builders. All of this will help us serve our neighbors more deeply—moving them out of rescue and into recovery and restoration.
We know our new home is ultimately just a building. It’s the people inside, serving and using their gifts, that make it a Beacon of Hope. And 6 Stones is just scratching the surface of what we will do, fully believing we are made for more. Thank you to every volunteer, donor, and neighbor who joins us as a catalyst of Hope, transforming lives, homes, and communities.
Blessings,
Jen Leney Executive Director
A Place for Hope: A Journey of Faith and Miracles
“Now
to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.”– Ephesians 3:20
For over a decade, 6 Stones called “Campus West” home, a space generously provided by Cross City Church for a symbolic rent of just $12 per month. That space became a launchpad for transformation— where neighbors found support, where volunteers came together to serve, and where Hope was restored. But in the summer of 2019, Cross City Church informed us that the property would be sold, setting in motion a journey that would test our resilience, faith, and the strength of our community.
As the world faced the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, we began planning for a permanent home. We didn’t know where we would go or how we would fund it. Some days, the weight of uncertainty felt unbearable. Staff and volunteers gathered in prayer, trusting that God would provide. Then, doors began to slowly open.
With a grant from the Fidelity Foundation, we launched a feasibility study for a capital campaign. Experts told us we could raise at most $3 to 4 million.
Determined, we secured foundational support from donors, churches, and organizations. The turning point came in May 2022, when the Amon G. Carter Foundation provided the largest gift in our history up to that point. Jim McKinnon, one of our generous supporters, told Executive Director Jen Leney, “Jen, do you know why money is round? So it can roll.” His gift inspired others and now doors were flying wide open.
On Sept. 9, 2022, Tarrant County approved $2 million in grant funding, providing a crucial boost to our capital campaign. Soon after, we secured a land purchase from JPS Medical Home Northeast Tarrant, giving us a permanent place to build.
That same year, the City of Bedford finalized its purchase of Campus West, and in November, we received notice to vacate by February 2023. What seemed like a roadblock became a blessing—the City of Hurst moved at record speed to provide us with temporary space in Val Oaks Shopping Center.
In early 2023, volunteers packed the last boxes at Campus West, many wiping away tears as they reflected on years of ministry. Though the building was being demolished, nothing could diminish the countless lives transformed within those walls. Our team moved into a temporary space while continuing to raise funds.
On March 30, we walked the 5.8 acres of land next to JPS Medical Home Northeast Tarrant in prayer, committing our vision to God. Just months later, on June 27, we broke ground.
Momentum grew. The Mabee Foundation then made its largest-ever contribution to 6 Stones, covering over 20% of our capital project. At the groundbreaking the Mabee Foundation announced their Challenge Grant still required us to raise $140,000 from the public. Miracles continued - in just three days we met the challenge. By February 2024, we gathered for a beam-signing ceremony, marking the faithfulness of our supporters.
facility is unbelievable.”
By Aug. 2024, after years of planning and prayer, 6 Stones had moved into its permanent home. The New Hope Center opened its doors on Aug. 15, just one day after receiving its certificate of occupancy. Parents stepped inside hesitantly, eyes widening in awe. A mother wiped away tears as she saw fully stocked shelves, relieved that her family would have food. A little girl whispered, “You mean we don’t have to eat pancakes again?” Then, as if on cue, a child’s voice rang out—”This place is like a real grocery store!”—and the room erupted in joy. This was God’s provision in action.
The following month, on September 10, we celebrated our Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting—made even sweeter knowing our new facility was built on time and under budget. Gloria Irving, a 6 Stones board member, shared, “People walk in sometimes hurting and in rescue mode. This building will be a Catalyst of Hope for everyone.”
Looking back, the difference was staggering. One staff member recalled, “In Dec. 2018, we thought we were closing. Board members brought checks just to make payroll, and there were only six of us left. The fact that we’re now building a multimillion-dollar
What makes this story remarkable is that we were told we could raise no more than $3 to 4 million. But through God’s provision, we almost doubled that amount, securing the resources to bring this vision to life. Thanks to the unwavering generosity of our community, churches, and donors, the construction of our new home was fully funded. This overwhelming support was nothing short of a miracle. While we had incredible partners along the way, ultimately, it was God who provided this building so that we could continue serving His people.
This building isn’t just walls and a roof—it’s a Beacon of Hope. And just as He has done before, God will use 6 Stones to continue transforming lives for generations to come.
GRAND OPENING
SEPT. 10 2024
COMMUNITY POWERED REVITALIZATION
4 CITIES
45 HOMES SERVED
885
UNIQUE HOMES SINCE 2009
1,112 VOLUNTEERS
6,085 VOLUNTEER HOURS
59 MENTORS
79 ADULT MENTEES
250 ADULT GRADUATES SINCE 2020
123 MOMENTUM GENERATIONS GRADUATES
76
VOLUNTEERS
314
VOLUNTEER HOURS
52,143
FOOD ITEMS DONATED
2024 WINNERS
Elementary
Donna Park Elementary
Junior High
Hurst Junior High
Senior High
L. D. Bell High School
5 SCHOOLS
8 TEAMS
499 STUDENTS
13 VOLUNTEERS
211 VOLUNTEER HOURS
OPERATION BACK 2 SCHOOL 20
SOCIAL SERVICES
3,001
STUDENTS SERVED
715 VOLUNTEERS
2,444 VOLUNTEER HOURS
NIGHT OF HOPE
2,612 VOLUNTEERS
18 CHURCH PARTNERS
83 PROFESSIONS OF FAITH
3,220 CHILDREN SERVED
8,126 VOLUNTEER HOURS
HOPE CENTER
1,219 VOLUNTEERS
5,949 FAMILIES SERVED
21,803 INDIVIDUALS SERVED
David’s life has always been a patchwork of challenges and triumphs, stitched together with resilience and an unwavering love for people. Born in Oklahoma City, he moved to Texas in junior high school. It was a tough transition. He faced relentless bullying until high school, when he found his voice — and his fists — to fight back. Those years taught him the value of standing up for himself and, perhaps more importantly, for others.
“What didn’t I do for work?” David would say with a laugh when asked about his career. His resume was as colorful as his personality: a bagger, assistant manager at Dollar General, cook at Steak & Ale, plumber’s helper, and more. He thrived on learning new skills and meeting different people, but life had other plans. By the age of 13, David’s back troubles began, and over the years, his condition worsened. Several fused vertebrae eventually put him on disability.
Despite the physical challenges, David’s spirit never wavered. When times got tough, 6 Stones became his lifeline. “We’ve been going to food pantries for years. This is the best one I’ve ever seen,” he shared with gratitude. The warm, welcoming atmosphere at Campus West was a place where he found not just food but community.
FROM NEIGHBOR TO VOLUNTEER: DAVID’S JOURNEY OF HOPE
When 6 Stones moved to the temporary Val Oaks location in Hurst, David followed, driven by the deep connection he had formed with the organization. His roommate, noticing his restlessness at home, asked Annette, the New Hope Center Associate, if David could volunteer. “He’s getting stir-crazy just sitting around,” she told her.
That conversation changed everything. David soon became a familiar face at 6 Stones, eventually volunteering six days a week in the New Hope Center. He found joy not just in helping but in bringing happiness to everyone around him. “I like to make people happy. That’s why I bake banana bread or eggless chocolate cake for the volunteers—it puts a smile on their faces,” he said with pride. And indeed, his treats have become a symbol of his love and care.
But it isn’t just the baked goods that make David special. “I like the people the best,” he said. “I like to see people smile... if they’re not smiling, I’ll have them smiling before they leave.” His warmth is infectious, and he has a knack for connecting with neighbors, whether it is talking about food or lending a listening ear. “I learn something from every neighbor I meet, whether they give me recipes or tell me about their problems.”
David couldn’t help but notice how 6 Stones’ approach to serving neighbors was inspiring others. “Other food pantries are now copying your design,” he said with a twinkle in his eye, proud to be part of something truly special.
David and his roommate have also found a beautiful way to extend the blessings they received. They take turns shopping at the 6 Stones food pantry every other week, carefully selecting items that meet their needs. Whatever surplus they have, they don’t keep for themselves. Instead, they donate it to a group that feeds people experiencing homelessness—many of whom lack transportation and can’t get to 6 Stones on their own.
One day, David shared a meme that captured his philosophy on life. It read, “May I use my hands every day to give more than I receive.” The sentiment struck a deep chord with David, reminding him of something his father used to say during his youth. It was a phrase that had shaped David’s outlook on life, one that he now lived out through his giving back at 6 Stones.
David’s story is a beautiful example of 6 Stones’ mission of rescue, recovery, and restoration. He was once a neighbor who needed help, rescued from the isolation
and uncertainty that came with disability and difficult times. Volunteering helped him recover his sense of purpose and belonging, and his selfless spirit now plays a vital role in restoring hope to the community around him. Whether it’s with a loaf of banana bread, a smile, or a listening ear, David embodies the values that 6 Stones holds dear.
“I’m happy with everybody who comes in here,” he said, and it is clear that the feeling is mutual. David isn’t just a volunteer—he is a smiling heart at 6 Stones, a living reminder that joy is found not in the absence of hardship but in the resilience to push through challenges and find purpose using what God has given us. The icing on the proverbial eggless chocolate cake is the connections we make along the way.
“I LIKE TO SEE PEOPLE SMILE... IF THEY’RE NOT SMILING, I’LL HAVE THEM SMILING BEFORE THEY LEAVE.” - DAVID
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RESTORATION
Definitions: Our neighbors are thriving, self-sufficient, and giving back to the community.
Programs: Momentum, Momentum Generations
RESCUE
Definitions: Our neighbors are surviving only because of outside aid.
Programs: New Hope Center, Operation Back 2 School, Night of Hope, Community Powered, Revitalization, Liga HEB, case management
RECOVERY
Definitions: Our neighbors are striving forward in life, with frequent setbacks.
Programs: Momentum, Momentum Generations, Community Powered, Revitalization, Liga HEB, case management