For the past few months, the HoHNW board has been meeting online to keep the strategic ministry plans in focus. A recent member, Dave Sutton, joined the board in 2020 and heads up the Development Committee. We welcomed another new member, Carolita Fraley, to the board at our February meeting. Many will know Carolita from her time as a missionary…
Are you aware that over the years HoHNW has provided donated medical equipment and supplies to over 160 local organizations? Here are some we assisted in 2020: Caldwell Veterans Memorial Hall Community Council of Idaho First Church of the Nazarene Care House Clinic Genesis World Mission NNU College of Nursing Nyssa School District Path Pregnancy Center St. Luke’s Heart Failure…
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I have received several questions regarding what it means for HoHNW with Idaho going back to Stage 2. Most of our volunteers have been self-managing during this time and are working to keep themselves and others safe. We usually do not have more than 10 people in the warehouse at one time. For the office and our Local Loan Program…
I have a lot of great memories of Thanksgiving Day. Growing up I have memories of traveling to grandparents or other relatives and spending time with family. Lots of food, laughs and long stories. More recently I tend to spend the day with my dog bird hunting. I pray that each of you reading this will find happiness in whatever endeavor you choose for Thanksgiving Day. I’m guessing Black…
Vicki Penwell, Director of Mercy in Action, picked up items to send to their birthing center in the Philippines. Vicki routinely picks up needed equipment and supplies to keep the birthing center stocked. We appreciate our longstanding relationship with Mercy in Action and all they do to help expectant mothers in the Philippines and in the Treasure Valley. Pictured :Todd…
The Nazarene First Church of the Nazarene Care House Clinic in Nampa expresed their gratitude for the medical supplies they received from Hands of Hope NW. “Thank you, Hands of Hope NW and Todd Durbin for your gracious, ongoing support of the Care House Clinic!!! Along with the medical equipment and beds you gave to us early on, today Todd…
Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and their world. Giving Tuesday will kick off the generosity season this year by inspiring people to give back on December 1, 2020 and throughout the year. This year I am happy to announce that Deer Flat Church is offering to match…
Fall has finally made its way to the Treasure Valley. Each spring I look forward to working in my yard with great excitement. Then in the fall I have the same amount of excitement knowing that I get a break from all the work a yard takes. Now my energies will turn away from golf to hunting and finding projects to do inside my home. Through your generous donations we…
We recently received this report from Alex Gálvez, our ministry partner with Transitions in Guatemala. “Dear Todd and Hands of Hope team, good evening to you, I hope that by the time you receive this email you and your family are in very good health and safe. I tell you that here in Transitions we are already back working on…
