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

Accomplishments in 2009:

We are proud to announce that Hope Restoration Ministries made the First Ever
List of Top-Rated Food and Shelter Nonprofits at GreatNonprofits.org.  We are both
grateful and proud to have received this rating. 

To read the press press release click here.  To see all the recipents of this award click here.

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
  

Accomplishments in 2007:

• Fed over 400 homeless individuals
  
• 1 college
  
   entrance
  
• Provided housing to one homeless college student enabling her to graduate from TSU
  
• Assisted 2 women with the purchase of automobiles
  
• Rented two houses for short-term housing needs for homeless young women

Success Stories

Comments from some of our participants:

"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."