MONTHLY MISSIONS
SPECIAL MISSION – February
HOPE 4 YOUTH SPECIAL MISSION
It may be shocking to realize that on any given night in Minnesota, 6,000 young people are without a home. They are sleeping in cars, couch-hopping or struggling to survive in the streets. Hope 4 Youth is a non-profit organization in Anoka County that helps young people, ages 16-24, who are homeless.
The Mission of Hope 4 Youth is to end youth homelessness. Here is their vision: All youth will feel safe, valued and supported while reaching their full potential. This begins with meeting their basic needs and leads to giving them roots to thrive.
Hope 4 Youth opened a drop-in center in 2013 located at 2665-4th Ave. N. in Anoka. The center focused mainly on basic needs. Judy Ryan became our church representative, and FUMC became involved by bringing in some meals. In addition, Hope Place, a transitional housing facility for homeless people aged 18-24 in need of a place to stay while rebuilding their lives, was opened in late 2016. It is located at 10250 Foley Blvd. NW. in Coon Rapids. Hope 4 Youth assists young people with counseling, education and employment opportunities that create career pathways. In the past year there has been a 40% increase of visitors to the drop-in center. Hope Place is continually at full capacity.
There are several reasons for youth homelessness—many are from families that are dysfunctional or in financial crisis. Some are no longer accepted at home for various reasons. Hope 4 Youth meets them where they are, giving them trauma informed care, strengths-based mindset and harm reduction approaches. A kind and caring staff provide good food to eat, clean clothes, counseling and parenting classes when needed. Many receive help in filling out applications, finding employment and a permanent place to live.
The gift of hope is powerful! It is overcoming challenging situations, finding a pathway and learning to thrive. Let us help give God’s precious gift of hope to those youth who are in desperate need of it.
Please consider donating to this worthy cause. We are so grateful and appreciate your continued ministry to the missions of FUMC. Remember that giving is easy using the “Give Online” button on the
FUMC website and then select “Missions.” You can also mail your donation to the church’s office at 680 Mississippi Street, Fridley, MN 55432. Please write “February Missions” on the memo line of your check. Thank you for your generous support of our mission programs!
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UNITED WOMEN IN FAITH
United Methodist Women is a community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.
United Methodist Women at FUMC consists of a Board, three Circles and Members at Large.
Naomi Friendship Circle meets the second Friday of the month at the Church at 1:00 PM. They do things like make sandwiches for Dignity Center, cards for Shut-ins and other small projects.
Ruth Circle meets at the church the third Tuesday of the month at 1:00 PM. They follow a study book.
Tabitha Circle does Service projects like Feed My Starving Children, making blankets for the homeless, collecting Cake Mixes and Frosting Mixes for Food Shelves and other worthwhile projects.
We also have a Fall Gathering and Salad Luncheon in the Spring which are our major fundraisers for our mission projects. (TBD)
CONTACT: Dawn Bushnell
Phone: 763-755-0845
Email: dawnieI@aol.com

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FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN

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