Event Description
Christmas is when we respond to God's generosity by opening our hands in sacrificial generosity as Jesus did. New Hope community has done this so well through the years during advent as leadership has brought to the forefront both a global partner and a local partner where our giving makes a significant impact. This year, both partners focus year-round on vulnerable children.
We want to help global our Partner, Open Arms International (Stand By Me) with "Christmas at the Village," an event to help meet the needs and create joy for children, house parents and staff. OAI, birthed out of New Hope Church, is an Orphanage in Eldoret, Kenya (https://www.openarmsinternational.org) that rescues children from dire situations, enabling them to know love and to thrive. Goal: $18,000
Our Local outreach this year is to Woodmere Elementary here in SE Portland. We have a long relationship with this school, educating children, many of who come from vulnerable families struggling to keep food on the table, the lights on, and a roof over their heads even as they work multiple jobs. From our advent gift this year, they will replenish a Community Care Family fund, which the school social worker and administrator can access for families in crisis, and also help with Christmas food boxes for struggling families. Goal: $12,000