Since 1996, the Mission of Hope has ministered to the people of various counties in Kentucky and Tennessee, from which 80% of the region’s residents no longer have jobs in the coal mining industry. In the first event in 1996 they were able to assist 150 children. Last year because of the generosity of so many people, the Mission of Hope was able to help over 17,000 children and their families with food, clothes, toys and hygiene items.
Their mission is to provide Christian ministries during appropriate seasons of the year, through a system of delivering clothes, food, toys, and school supplies to impoverished families; to assist in repair of existing homes or relocating to other homes when appropriate; to provide scholarships for qualifying children of the area; to assist in developing skills or other expertise for the creation of new or expanded jobs in the area; and to assist in locating jobs for persons who are willing to relocate outside the area.
The Mission of Hope is a year-round ministry blessed to assist many of our less fortunate Appalachian neighbors with much needed goods and resources; college scholarships; and help with basic educational, health care and home repair needs.
If you would like to make a financial donation to Mission of Hope for their year-round ministry expenses it would be greatly appreciated. The 2010 independent financial audit confirmed that 90 percent of every dollar donated went directly back into programs assisting individuals.
Find out how to donate here!
View previous charities here.
October 2021 – Knox Area Rescue Ministries
November 2021 – Focus Ministries
December 2021 – Family Promise
March 2022 – KARM Serenity Ministries
April 2022 – Alzheimer’s Tennessee
July 2022 – Teacher’s Supply Depot
August 2022 Hope Resource Center