Northwest Michigan House of Hope

Mission Statement

Northwest Michigan House of Hope is a residential home and school for troubled teens. We are located in a beautiful setting in Northern Michigan on a forty acre farm estate. House of Hope is a private faith based Christian home for teens. We accept students from all walks of life, regardless of race, creed, or religion. Our program works with the student and parents to restore the family. We provide teens with structure in a safe environment. In addition to Hope Academy's curriculum, designed for teens to work at their own pace, gardening, art therapy, automobile restoration, cooking, weight training, basketball and soccer are part of the weekly accomplishments.

Brief History

House of Hope was established as a non-residential center in 1997. Our residential program began in 2001 with teenage girls for three years. Our boys' program was added in 2004, and a fourth home is under construction. The master plan, developed by our facility board, is designed for fifty teens, and will include a counseling / prayer center, school and gymnasium. In the near future, a cafeteria and life skills center will be added.

Goals

Hundreds of young people are dying every day. Since 1999, Northwest Michigan House of Hope has been offering hope and a second chance at life. Our goal is to have each teen not only complete House of Hope, but also discover the purpose for their life and bring great value to their community as a productive citizen.

Volunteer Opportunities

Hope Chest, House of Hope's thrift store, has volunteer positions open. Other opportunities are available at House of Hope, such as:

• Fundraising
• Mentoring
• Sewing
• Mechanics (car)
• Cooking

Giving Opportunities

Join us for a friendraising coffee, held weekly. If you are involved with a group through your business, church, or community, please consider doing a fundraising event that creates awareness and support for our Scholarship fund, or adopting House of Hope for the holidays. Our Adopt-A-Teen program is available for $1 per day. Donate to Hope Chest thrift store, to benefit the Scholarship Fund. 231-935-4361. All gifts are tax-deductible.

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Fundraising Events

Bid For Hope: 8th Annual Internet Auction running through December 2. Hundreds of quality items are available for the community to bid on. Kick For Hope: Mid summer 2009. A soccer scrimmage between House of Hope and the Survivor Castaways. Golf For Hope: September 2009. A golf outing held at Emerald Vale Golf Course. Harlem Ambassadors: October 2009. A basketball game between the world-famous Harlem Ambassadors and a local challenging team. Please visit www.houseofhopetc.com for more information.

Biggest Need in 2009

To create a scholarship fund for families, especially orphans and widows, so we never have to turn a family down. Sponsored by New York Life Insurance Company