Success Stories

Since our inception, we have been extremely blessed to be able to help so many people.
We celebrate the success of our ministry and each accomplishment made by our residents. 

Our Success

With the support of our partners and donors, we can celebrate the following:

Accomplishments in 2010:

• Assisted 35 young women with referrals to other social service agencies
  
• Relocated to a larger facility which will allow us to serve a larger number of young ladies
  
• Assisted two young ladies with securing their own apartments
  
• Fed over 300 homeless individuals through our yearly outreach feeding effort
  
• Recipient of the 2010 Emerging Leadership Award
  
• Helped to provide clothing and blankets to over 200 homeless individuals through outreach efforts
  
• Provided free counseling services to homeless youth and adolescents facing crises
  

To learn more about the NELAS click here or the 2010 Winners click here

Accomplishments in 2009:

• Provided safe, transitional housing to 18 homeless young ladies
  
• Assisted 18 women with Life Skills Training
  
• Assisted 30 young women with referrals to other social service agencies
  
• Assisted 4 residents with becoming self-sufficient and securing permanent housing
  
• 2 College entrances
  
• Assisted 5 residents with securing gainful employment
  
• Through outreach, provided clothing and food to over 200 homeless individuals
  
• Free counseling seminars were provided through ACTS Counseling Center
  
• 20 women were assisted with job placement
  
• 30 women referred to other community shelters and services
  
• 1 woman was helped with rental assistance
  
• Listed as one of the Top-Rated Food and Shelter Nonprofits at GreatNonprofits.org
  

Accomplishments in 2008:

• Successfully opened 2 Transitional Homes in Nashville, TN
  
  
  
• Two of our graduates have acquired their own apartments
  
• 1 College graduate
  
• 2 College entrances
  
• Through outreach, provided clothing and food to over 300 homeless individuals
  
• Increased the number of our volunteer staff to five
  
• Free counseling provided through ACTS Counseling Center
  
• 20 women were assisted with job placement
  
  
  
• 30 women referred to other community shelters and services
  
• 6 women were helped with housing
  
• 2 women were helped with rental assistance
  
• 29 food boxes were distributed
  
• 3 women were assisted with GED classes or college entrance
  
• 4 women were assisted with locating employment
  
• 1 woman was assisted with furniture for new apartment
  
• 24 women were assisted with clothing
  
• 3 women, (single parents) were assisted with the purchase of vehicles
  
• Recipient of the 2008 Local Hero Award through Bank of America
  

Success Stories

Comments from some of our participants:

"This is my story of how I came to “Hope”. I was in a very dark place in my life and I needed help to know who I was. I didn’t know where to turn. I had gotten into trouble, and people started to say things about me. People would say that I was “nothing” and had no one to support me. I was also homeless, and I felt like I had no hope. Then I was introduced to Hope Restoration Ministries. They gave me a very nice place to live. They also helped me to get into college where I am bettering myself! Lastly, I received life skills and one on one counseling to help me deal with my issues in life. I am also happy to say that I now have my very own apartment, as well as a car. Currently I am being allowed to shadow the CEO, to learn more about running a non-profit organization. I thank God for Hope Restoration Ministries!"     -Faith (2010)

"I came to Hope Restoration Ministries when I was really needing shelter.  I am a college student that got down on my luck. I went to them and they reached out to me immediately! I do not know where I would be if they were not there for me. I am So grateful!! I wish them the VERY best!!"   - Datone

"This is a much needed ministry. So many of our young people are lost and they have no place to turn. I thank God for sister Chatiqua's obedience to the Lord in starting this ministry. God is using her in such a powerful way. This young lady knows first hand what it is like to struggle as a teen and she also knows Gods restoration power. God has raised her up for such a time as this. Praise God for Restoration Ministries; it is meeting the needs of our community! This is a great ministry to support!!"  - Iala

"I came to Hope Restoration Ministries needing somewhere to live, and help getting my GED. I also was having major car trouble. They helped me get into the local GED program, gave me the finances to fix my car, and provided me with food and shelter."  - Nashville, TN

"I came to Hope Restoration Ministries when I was still in high school. My mother passed away when I was a young child, and at the time I met the CEO, I was living with a family member. I was having trouble at home, and at times wanted to give up on life completely. Ms. Vaughn encouraged me to stay in high school, and I graduated! The caseworkers and mentors continued to work with me. They helped me with my financial aid papers for college, helped me with the admissions process, and helped me to purchase my own car. I know that I can make it in life, thank you for giving me HOPE."