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October 2021

Story of HOPE

Lisa is the head of household of several family members, Between a brother, daughter, sons, and grandsons, there are seven in her family. It was devastating to them when their landlord sold the home that they were renting during COVID, and they had to leave everything behind to move in with relatives.

The family was recently placed in newly renovated county housing, and we were happy to take them bunk beds for the younger boys, as well as basic furniture for their home.

“I’m forever grateful because we would be lost without all of your help,” Lisa told us.

We are thankful that we could help Lisa and her family as they begin again together in their new home.

Restaurant Nights

This month, we’re trying something different, and supporting a new restaurant! The Take Out in the Linthicum Shopping Center offers fresh wraps, bowls, salads, and dinners, and for our Restaurant Night, we are asking you to order ahead. Call in your order at 410-684-5014 or email them at info@jburkecatering.com anytime before Tuesday at 1 p.m., and you can pick it up on Tuesday between 3-6 p.m.

Note: Dinners for 4 can be ordered as Dinners for 2 for half the price.

There will also be quick wraps, salads, and bowls available at The Take Out if you don’t order ahead. There is a small dining area as well. Thank you for helping us support a new restaurant!

Please be sure to say that you are dining for HOPE For All. Enjoy!

Farewell, Roger

We bid farewell to Logistics Manager Roger Potter On October 1 after nearly three years with HOPE For All, in addition to several years serving on the Board of Directors.

Roger’s energy and friendliness whether delivering to clients, interacting with vendors, or managing the warehouse, invigorated all of us here at HOPE. We wish him all the best in his new position with Cardinal Industries.

Bowling and Online Auction Fundraiser

Sincere thanks to all who participated in our fall fundraiser! We had a lively night of bowling, prizes, and fun at Annapolis Bowl, and sold all of our auction items at our online event. We can’t thank everyone enough for making the week such a great success. Here are a few pictures of our night out:

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Job Openings at HOPE For All

Based on our current needs, we have two positions open at HOPE For All. Instructions to apply are in the job descriptions.

Part Time Logistics Assistant

Part Time Bookkeeper and Scheduling Assistant

Volunteer Appreciation

Volunteers can enjoy assorted snacks this month!

“Thank you so much for the furnishings!”

Lori D.

AAWGT Event

Executive Director Connie Cooper and Grant Administrator Sharon Howle participated in the Grants Showcase of Anne Arundel Women Giving Together in Eastport in September.

Monthly Volunteering in the Warehouse

Shopping for HOPE

Yes, we need more pillows…

We give out dozens of bed pillows every month, so if you find a good deal on pillows, please consider donating a couple to us.

Throw Blankets

Full Sheets

Cookie Sheets

Pizza Pans

Shower Curtain Hooks

Kitchen Trash Cans

Saturday, October 9 8-11 a.m. Thursday, October 28 5-7 p.m.

Half-Price Fall and Halloween

Come grab a costume!

We’ll Be At Another Yard Sale!

HOPE will be at St. Philip Neri Church for their big fall Church Yard Sale from 8-11 a.m. on Saturday, October 16th. Come shopping!

There is a saying that Gratitude is Attitude. So, what is gratitude? If we really sit down and ponder it is a truly remarkable gift that we receive from all of God’s blessings. When we are grateful for true blessings, our attitude is usually truly remarkable and lifts us up.

What does God give me to have gratitude? The list is very long. He is our Creator and Maker. The beauty of birth and life is so overpowering. God even says He knew us before we were born. He has always thought of you. He has poured out many blessings upon us; however we must decide to use them or not. The benefits from using them are so remarkable: birth of a child, recovery from a serious illness, the complexity of the universe, His love for all His children, a marriage of true love, a strong relationship with our spouse and children, a good job, the needs that are necessary for life and not the wants, good friends who look out for our good, good health, and most of all His love. It is a love so great that He sacrificed His only Son.

Yes, there are times when we wonder how am I doing His work and showing Him gratitude. For us at HOPE it is the gentle, caring, and respect that we show to His lambs and sheep. It is sorting the clothes, boxing up the household items, matching the lines, filling the baskets of HOPE, filling out the necessary forms, packing the furniture, delivering the furniture, and showing our clients how much they are loved. When we pray for one another that God will bless us and when we thank Him for all we have: this is when we show Him our gratitude and our attitude.

Why do people suffer? I asked this question of a very deeply religious and holy priest. His response to me was that those who suffer are His just (righteous servants) who have a special place in His Heavenly Kingdom. Let us stop and pray for all those who suffer and ask God to grant them His everlasting piece.

AMEN!!!!

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