Mission Of Hope

Roger Hazel - May 2008

14650 Old Stage Road 865-986-8801

Below are several suggested items that will greatly benefit the children the Mission of Hope will assist. Please call the Mission of Hope at 694-HOPE for additional needs.

The Mission of Hope concentrates on serving people throughout poverty stricken rural areas of Appalachia in Southeast Kentucky and Northeast Tennessee. To accomplish our goals of providing assistance, the Mission of Hope seeks supplies, resources, monetary donations and grants from individuals, businesses, corporations, service groups and civic organizations. The Mission of Hope then distributes donated items and purchased materials to areas of rural Appalachia where they are then delivered to needy individuals and families through the support of school resource centers and local ministries, already established within the communities which we serve.

Christmas Drive

Since 1996, the Mission of Hope has ministered to the people of various communities in Kentucky and Tennessee from which 80% of the region's residents no longer have jobs in the coal mining industry. In their first event in 1996 the Mission of Hope was able to assist 150 children. Last year because of the generosity of so many people, the Mission of Hope was able to help over 16,000 children and their families with food, clothes, toys, and hygiene items.

Mission of Hope History

Thanks for your support and for helping to extend the Hope!

Food Drive

Green Beans 16 oz.

Corn 16 oz.

Fruit 16 oz.

Soup 10.5 oz.

Tuna 7 oz.

Entree Items (Chili, Stew, etc.) 18 oz.

Saltines 16 oz.

Macaroni & Cheese 7.5 oz.

Oatmeal 18 oz.

Peanut Butter 18 oz.

Dried Beans 2 lb.

Sugar 5 lb.

Flour 5 lb.

Cornmeal 5 lb.

Rice 2 lb.

Non-perishable food items only

New & unopened items only

No glass containers or microwaveable items

The following are counties in which the Mission of Hope currently has outreach efforts in Tennessee: Campbell, Claiborne, Hancock and Scott; and in Kentucky: Bell, Breathitt, Clay, Harlan, Knott, Knox, Laurel, Leslie, Letcher, Owsley, Perry, and Whitley.

Clothing & Toy Drive

Clothing Suggestions

Winter Coats

Hats & Gloves

Jeans, Shirts, & Blouses

Matching Sweat Suits

Socks & Underwear

(Sizes: Children thru 3x adults)

The Mission of Hope is a fully tax deductible non-profit (501c3) Appalachian relief organization. It is governed and directed by a 12 member Board of Directors with a full time Executive Director, Emmette Thompson, who reporting directly to the Board, oversees the day to day operations of the ministry and serves also as the liaison who coordinates the efforts of hundreds of volunteers.

Toy Suggestions

(Suggested $10 value and above)

Doll Sets & Accessories

Board Games

Sports Balls

Hand Held Games

Fishing Rods

Gifts for Older Children

(5th - 8th grades)

Hygiene Suggestions

(Full size products please)

Tooth Brushes

Tooth Paste

Soap Bars

2 in 1 Shampoo with Conditioner (11-15 oz size)

Pulpit to the Pew

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