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Vision: HOPE worldwide‘s vision is to bring hope and change to the world’s neediest people.
Mission: HOPE worldwide is an international charity that changes lives by harnessing the compassion and commitment of dedicated staff and volunteers to deliver sustainable, high-impact, community-based services to the poor and needy.
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History
HOPE worldwide was founded in response to the Scriptures, which call us to have the heart of Jesus by serving the poor and needy around the world.
We began in 1991 with three small local programs. Today, HOPE worldwide operates on every inhabited continent, serving more than one million people annually.
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Partners
We are proud of our history of collaboration. Our valued relationship with the International Churches of Christ dates from our founding. Our global network has grown to include countless individuals and organizations who are valued partners in the fight against poverty.
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Local Chapters Governance
Stated in the U.S., there are currently 110 Chapters. Formerly chapters were named ‘branches’ or ‘subsidiaries’. Our goal is to have 141 U.S. chapters by the end of 2012.
We started with 4 chapters in Canada. Our goal is to have 11 by the end of 2012.
Each chapter will be governed by our Canadian Board of Directors and supported by a Local Board of Advisors.
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Centrally Managed
The HOPE worldwide of Canada Board will manage local chapters and coordinate days of service, national partnerships, nationwide fundraising directives, and grants management.
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Locally Operated
Each chapter is operated by a locally appointed leader and a board of advisors.
Within the local chapter, these servant leaders, are chosen because they are deemed adequately equipped and having a passion for serving the poor through the programs of HOPE worldwide of Canada.
The board of advisors meets quarterly to direct the chapter leader on how best to implement HOPE worldwide in the church and in the community.
Most importantly, they also serve as the voice of the volunteers.
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Programs
Currently we are operating in 110 cities, including Canada and the Caribbeans, impacting over 110,000 people annually. More than 800 volunteers serve each year in Canada.
Programs are designed with the goal in mind to also inspire the faith of the volunteers. We strive to fulfill three main goals: Service, Fundraising, Inspiring
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Service
Ways to serve and care for the poor locally and in partnership with HOPE worldwide global affiliates.
- after school programs
- mentorship
- healthy lifestyles programs
- healthy lifestyles programs
- HOPE Youth / Volunteer / Disaster Response Corp
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Serving in the Local Community
HOPE worldwide volunteers provide thousands of hours serving their local communities.
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Serving in the Around the World
Members of any chapter can also serve abroad in programs such as HOPE Youth Corp and HOPE Volunteer Corp.
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Fundraise
Aside from donations to the poor, resources may go towards
- Your chapter’s operational costs
- HOPE worldwide of Canada costs
- Global affiliates operational costs
- In support of HOPE Youth / Volunteer Corp participants
- Travel to the HOPE worldwide global summit and Canadian & US chapters’ team conferences and training
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Chapters may develop fundraising goals and hold fundraisers such as:
- 5k walk/run for HOPE worldwide
- direct solitations from donors
- in kind gifts
- house party fundraisers
- silent auctions
- special contributions by local
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Inspire
To inspire chapter’s volunteers, friends, and local community, we can
- organize a HOPE worldwide service for your Churches
- advocate on behalf of people in need
- develop your chapter’s website
- develop a Season of Service brochure for your church
- faith based inspirational materials for chapter volunteers
- invite speakers to your church to talk about HOPE worldwide programs and news from other chapters
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Benefits to your church
Service is an integral part of a follower of Christ. It builds strong faith, increases gratefulness and obedience to the Word of God.
Volunteering with other faith groups serves to confirm one’s faith rather than confuses it
It is an excellent public relations tool and outreach to the community.
The bottom line is that we get a more giving, grateful, and God glorifying church.
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Benefits to members and youths
A opportunity for members to discover and utilize certain gifts and talents that would otherwise not be used
Allow for leadership opportunities
Gives members a chance to be involved in the community
Gives Exposure to tangible problems in the community
Gives members a sense of fulfillment, being a part of a solution
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Chapters are official parters of HOPE worldwide and receive special benefits
The permission to use HOPE worldwide name and logo
Receive one-on-one support from Canada/US Team programs and other HOPE worldwide staff
Access to Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) non profit status through HOPE worldwide of Canada Corporation
Receive specialized chapter resources
Participate in monthly Canada and US Team conference calls to share ideas and plan programs
Participate in HOPEK worldwide of Canada and global initiatives
Receive national recognition
Invited to HOPE worldwide conferences and trainings
Contact Us
For more information on starting a
HOPE worldwide of Canada Chapter, please contact our country director Chris Jung.
chris.jung@hopewwcanada.org or call +1 647 802 6884.
