Foundation Hope

AUXILLARY VOLUNTEER HELP:
To properly manage the funds and donations allocated to foundation we like to offer opportunities to those who cannot physically come the area and volunteer. So many people can help right from the comfort of their own home and make a tremendous impact on the residents here, while helping Foundation Hope get as many of their resources directly to the residents. Below is a list of auxiliary volunteers helpers needed:

Architectural Engineers to help draw house plans
IT support for regular computer maintenance and troubleshooting
Solicitation of Volunteer help and donations
Volunteer Coordinating offsite and scheduling
Marketing assistance for fundraisers
Grant Writers to help write grants for residents and Foundation Hope
Coordinators for possible speaking engagements and fundraising efforts
Software management personnel
Builders or tradesmen that can assist us with building plan take-offs and evaluation for efficient use of material
Website designers, t-shirt designers and the like
Case Managers and non-profit organization evaluators<
Volunteer Social Workers to assist residents

In Kind Needs:

Donations of Vehicles, Trucks, Trailers
IN-Kind Donations
Tool Donations
Building Material Donations
Gift Card Donations or Gift Certificate Donations
Office Supply Donation
Printing Donations, Professional Service Donation
Direct donations to residents to assist them in rebuilding their lives and homes
Corporate Sponsorship donations

VOLUNTEER TRIPS:
Volunteers are needed to help Foundation Hope rebuild homes
in the MS Gulf Coast area. We are currently repairing and
rebuilding 44 homes through a grant provided by the People
of Saudi Arabia, The Favre Fourward Foundation and The Deanna
Favre HOPE Foundation along with the generous gifts of
compassionate individuals across the country. These homes must
be completed by June 30, 2007. So, We greatly need the assistance
of licensed and skilled tradesmen in the areas of carpentry,
framers, roofers, electricians, plumbers, architects, engineers,
surveyors, drywall laborers, painters and landscapers. In addition
to these trades, any volunteer help to prepare meals, man our
volunteer center and coordinate incoming groups is certainly
welcomed and greatly appreciated. Church groups, mission groups,
youth groups and Alternative Spring Break groups are also welcomed
and encouraged to come participate in restoring HOPE to those
adversely affected by this natural disaster.

Fax: (228) 255-0255

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 3324
Bay St. Louis, MS 39521-3324

VOLUNTEER HOUSING:
- does the volunteer housing cost any money? The cost is $20 per night - that cost includes breakfast each morning and facilities for large groups to cook other meals as well.

- what is your total capacity (beds)? Approx. 100 beds

- what is your "current" number of empty beds? (8/07) Currently, we have at least 50% vacancy on average

- do you take "anyone"? or just those that are willing to work on your cases?
We accept volunteers that are working elsewhere, under certain circumstances

- do you welcome "groups"? Absolutely. We are well set up for large groups.

- do you have any age, or other demographic restrictions for providing volunteer housing? No - but children must be supervised.

- do you have hot water showers? Yes