Homes of Hope

IMPACT REPORT2014

Homes of Hope rebuilds communities through developing energy-efficient

affordable housing and rebuilds the lives of men overcoming addictions through job

training and mentoring.

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FROM THE CEO

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It is always our great pleasure to present to you—our community, our friends—this annual Impact Report. We like the title “Impact Report” instead of the usual “Annual Report” so that we can communicate our heart, and God’s heart, better. We believe that making an impact goes beyond the statistics, deeper into the lives of those we serve. We believe God’s call to us is to make a real impact in their lives.

Each year when we produce this report excitement permeates the office! Gathering

stories from among the folks who live in our

homes, or the men participating in our Men’s Development program creates a corporate joy! We are always thrilled to hear each story of overcoming adversity and determination to succeed. It is a great time of year.

It is our hope that you will share in our joy through reading the stories in this report. Each client represented in the following pages is among a great line of people who came before them with their own stories, and foreshadows the hope of people tomorrow who will follow!

And check out the statistics too! We are proud to share it all with you. Without our supporters none of these statistics would exist, and none of these stories would be told. Lives are being impacted because folks like you link arms with us as we march forward together fulfilling the mission God called us to. THANK YOU for your part in it all!

Yours in joint service,

DON OGLESBY

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A HERO AND A SURVIVOR

“We love our home now.”

ALVERNE & BETTY MAYHEW - HOUSING CLIENTS

“It was a Godsend to be able to find love again. My son had a nice house and would bend over backwards to help me, but I wanted independence and to live on my own… and I didn’t know that I would also find a partner to share it all with.” – Al Mayhew

At Homes of Hope we truly believe that each family we serve in housing has a story to tell. When we developed the Olive Branch Cottages in the Sans Souci community of Greenville, we knew affordable housing for local Senior Citizens was a great need. We house four families there, and the story of one couple, newlyweds Alverne and Betty Mayhew, is a special glimpse into American History and an honor to share.

Long Island native, Al Mayhew was born to a decorated WWI Veteran. His father was a highly-respected Shinnecock Indian and wounded veteran awarded the Croix de Guerre French honor for bravery for his military service. No doubt influenced by his father’s legacy, Al’s love of his country led him to delay his college education at Columbia University to join the Army as WWII began.

“I would visit airbases and check out the people working there. American traitors were giving away US secrets to the Germans and we would try to infiltrate and pick them up. These traitors would inform the Germans about our ships leaving the harbor, including the names of our troops, rank, and serial number. The Germans

would sink whole shiploads of airplanes, food, and trucks. We lost men, materials, and supplies. I did this for a year, but I really wanted to go to Tuskegee.”

Al’s dream was to become a Tuskegee Airman. The Tuskegee Airmen were the first African-American military aviators in the United States armed forces. The Tuskegee Airmen started training in Tuskegee, Alabama in 1941, when blacks were still relegated to noncombat tasks in the military and segregated from white servicemen. Al trained to become a flying officer and was assigned to Ramitelli Airfield on the Adriatic Coast of Italy. The main thrust of his mission was interdiction—interfering with German forces and disrupting their advance by shooting down their planes, trucks, and buses. Together with his comrades of the 332nd Fighter Group, they forced the Germans to eventually withdraw.

Al flew in Italy for three months before returning to the States to finish his service with the Army Air Corps. Not long after his discharge, he would go on to join the US Air Force as a jet pilot and become selected to build the U-2, America’s spy plane, used to collect CIA intelligence photos of the Soviet Union. He also served as an instructor on the Air Force’s supersonic fighter bomber, the F-105 at Luke Airforce Base. Al would eventually finish his military career in 1962 and go on to retire from Pratt Whitney, after seventeen years as an aero-nautical engineer. Later years would see him as a teacher

households maintained stable housing for 2 years

19% increase from 2013

Making an IMPACT in 2014

99 189households made steady

on-time payments18% increase from 2013

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in New Haven public schools, and as a program director of senior centers in New England.

When Al became a widower in 2009, he moved to Greenville to live with his son. A local senior center would become the scene of his newest adventure. That’s where he would meet Betty, a retired textile worker and loving grandmother. She recalls it like this, “We used to ride the same van and I turned around to talk to him. I invited him to dinner and we started talking. After that he started calling me every day after he got home from the center. It wasn’t even a year and he asked me to marry him!”

They would wed on November 19th, 2011—on her birthday. “I was her birthday present,” Al jokes.

Now three years since their wedding, the Mayhews still interact like newlyweds. Alverne likes that Betty makes their home beautiful and comfortable. Betty loves when Alverne sings her Frank Sinatra tunes at breakfast. They feel blessed to have found love again. “I wish I had found him sooner,” Betty confesses. “He’s a wonderful husband.”

Once married, the Mayhews needed to expand beyond Betty’s one-bedroom apartment. Affordability was also a factor due to their limited incomes. A home at our Olive Branch cottages was perfect for them. “We love our home now,” they share.

Alverne and Betty continue to stay active and still visit the senior center nearly every day. Throughout the past year Betty has been undergoing treatment for breast cancer. She is proud to report that she is cancer free and will complete her treatments in December of 2014. Betty’s faith has kept her strong throughout this process. “I know that it was God who healed me,” she said. When her treatments conclude they hope to take a trip together and spend more time with their grandchildren. We are proud to have this couple live in one of our homes, one an American hero and the other a breast cancer survivor—together a sweet couple who are flourishing in their home & in love.

We are very intentional in our housing strategy--taking into consideration the multiple and complex issues that each community faces when undergoing renewal. In the end it is our hope that everyone benefits, not just the families we house, but their neighbors too.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

SINGLE FAMILY HOMESWe believe in single family homes and the benefits of

everyone having a front yard, back yard and front porch for interacting with their neighbors.

MIXED INCOME NEIGHBORHOODSWe believe in mixed income neighborhoods comprised of a healthy combination of both affordable and market-rate

rental and homeownership units.

NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATIONWe believe in focusing on neighborhood strengths, not

weaknesses. By working with neighborhood assocations, we help to revitalize neighborhoods by replacing areas where

crime tends to happen-like dead end streets, with green space and enhanced connectivity and walkability.

GOOD NEIGHBORSWe believe good neighborhoods start with good neighbors.

Whether owners or renters, we’re intentional in housing families who are invested in their community.

What We BELIEVE

HOW We Do ItHOUSING FIRST

Catch your breath in our permanent affordable and energy efficient rental housing, and then let’s work from there.

FILLING THE HOMEOWNERSHIP GAPIf you’re over-income for other programs, become a

homeowner with Homes of Hope.

PERMANENT HOUSING SOLUTIONIf you’re transitioning from a homeless service program, we

have a permanent home for you.

LoCAL HOUSINGIt’s time for you to have a good option for change.

(See page 19 for more info).

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320 clients are

childrenout of 679 Rental Clients

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Since 1998, we have made a

$60.5 millioninvestment in Community and Economic Development

Homes Rehabilitated

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Greenville County 6 4715 25214 192

2015 PLANS• 44 newly constructed single family rental

homes• Expansion of Client Development

Program• Capacity growth in real estate

management• 3 Mixed-use developments in SC- 1 in

each region of the state

499 HOMES*Georgetown coming soon!

Homes Rehabilitated

“The Authority commends the efforts of Homes of Hope for its eagerness to

provide assistance in sustaining a continued level of excellence

in the development of affordable housing.”

- SC State Housing Finance and Development Authority

We partner with over 25 community human service agencies, neighborhood associations and churches to provide targeted services that benefit each individual, family and neighborhood. Community partners include:

• Anderson Interfaith Ministries: Women and Children Succeeding

• Community Works Carolina• Department of Mental Health

• The Family Effect: Serenity Place

• GAIHN• Safe Harbor

• SHARE• Triune Mercy Center• United Housing Connections• United Ministries

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A CHANGED LIFE

days of on the job training per man

hours of classroom training per man

hours of spiritual discipleship training

per man

Making an IMPACT in 2014

180192500 6Fully Equipped

Graduates

16 Men received specialized job training and mentorship.

All men are enrolled in WorkKeys and Financial

Wellness Training

I came to Greenville from North Carolina in April 2012. I arrived to the bus station downtown at midnight and was on my way to Miracle Hill Overcomers Center. I was sent there because I had a DUI and told the judge that I was unable to stop drinking alcohol.

For most of my adult life I have struggled with alcohol addiction. I tried going to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings but that didn’t seem to help me. Over the years I had accumulated DUIs and had lost jobs as a result of my addiction. I also experienced a divorce which led me to drink even more.

I had reached a place in my life that alcohol would no longer take away the pain that I was suffering. I did not see a way out of the problem.

Thankfully God provided me a way out of my addiction. After completing the Overcomers program in November 2012 I transitioned to a one year internship at Homes of Hope. During my year at Homes of Hope I began to grow spiritually strong and learned to trust God with problems in my life.

As a part of Homes of Hope’s job training program, I participated in a unique opportunity to build six LoCAL homes for families in poverty. Knowing that I played a part in the construction of those homes is very satisfying. My brother came to visit me recently and I took him to the West Greenville neighborhood and showed him the homes I had helped build. I felt pride, in a good way. I see that something I did has lasting value.

Construction was completely foreign to me when I entered Homes of Hope, but the job

skills I learned help me even now as a mechanic. Working with my hands, going from blueprint to reality, and becoming proficient with tools—these are skills that have carried over into my new venue of work.

Since graduating from Homes of Hope in November 2013 I have been continuing my education through Greenville Technical College’s Diesel Mechanics Program and putting my skills to work as a mechanic at Steve White Volkswagen. I have also been able to rebuild relationships with my family and I continue to help others through my church. I would like my story to help others who are suffering in their addiction.

The spiritual growth and spiritual fulfillment that I experienced at Homes of Hope I would not trade for anything. Each day before work at Homes of Hope we started with prayer and Bible study. This is a tradition that I carry on even now. The peace of mind that I had sought through alcohol can’t compare to the peace I have now by surrendering my life to Christ.

Christ continues to open doors for me and gives me strength. I am thankful for all the supporters that make Homes of Hope possible. I have a new life and continued hope because of valuable lessons taught to me there. I have been able to maintain my sobriety for 2.5 years because of my continued reliance on God for strength and His guidance. I am thankful that Homes of Hope is there. It was the best year of my life.

Sincerely,

JASPER CANNON

JASPER CANNON - MEN’S DEVELOPMENT GRADUATE

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“Homes of Hope was the best year

of my life.”

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MEN’S DEVELOPMENT

2015 PLANS• Strengthen partnership

with Greenville Workforce Collaborative

• Establish “Quick Jobs” Certification by Greenville Tech

• Complete Christian Life Library• Complete Job Training Manuals

Through LoCAL Housing we provided specialized construction trade job training, Christian discipleship, life skills and financial wellness training for men overcoming drug and alcohol addictions.

We partner with community human service agencies, educational institutions, and churches to provide targeted services that benefit each man. Community partners include:

• Greenville Technical College

• Miracle Hill Ministries

• New Horizon Medical• SC Vocational Rehab• SHARE

• Sullivan Learning Center• United Ministries

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4 Pillars of SuccessI t is our goal that men graduate our program with

Education Improvement, Affordable and Reliable Transportation,

Affordable and Energy-Efficient Housing, and Employment.

These four pillars securely hold up the roof of financial wellness

training for each man, with the whole house being supported by

the foundation found in the love of Christ.

FINANCIAL WELLNESS

EDUCATION

TRANSPORTATION

HOUSING

EMPLOYMENT

SPIRITUAL FOUNDATION

In our 15 years we have graduated

286 Men

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My name is Samuel Laster and I have a 13-year-old son named Jevahn. I recently divorced and moved from Oakland California to Greenville in July of 2013. My baby sister was living here but moved after a few months. Her lease was up and I could not afford $600 a month. We couch-hopped and because there are no shelters in the Greenville area that accept men with children we were living in our car.

I wanted to start my life over with God as the foundation of my new beginning and I connected with a great church where I joined the choir. My worship leader referred me to GAIHN - a network of churches that accept homeless

families from week to week. While in the GAIHN program I continued to work a temporary job in Easley and I applied for permanent housing with Homes of Hope. Within two days I was called in for an interview. They were so nice and helped me and my son go through the proper channels for a possible home in the Greenville area.

God blesses his faithful and I’m very proud to say that in 3 weeks I moved into a brand new home that was perfect for my budget. It was just 10

minutes from my son’s school and our church. Within a month I received a phone call from the City of Greenville for a maintenance position and I have been working there ever since. If it wasn’t for caring, loving organizations like Homes of Hope and GAIHN, my son and I would still be searching for peace. Now we have been blessed with a fresh start. My prayers to take care of my child have been answered with multiple helping hands at Homes of Hope.

My mind is clear so now I’m recording a Gospel CD and I plan on buying this beautiful home. Most importantly I want to give back to Homes of

Hope and help another family by donating money to the next LoCAL home to be built. Remember, believing and having faith

is the substance of all things not seen. God bless everyone that has contributed to our new home.

Sincerely, A grateful father,

SAMUEL LASTER

A FATHER AND HIS SON

“My prayers to take care of my child have

been answered.”

SAMUEL LASTER - LoCAL HOUSING CLIENT

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Lo-ngterm C-ompact A-ffordable L-EED™ StandardsIt is Permanent Housing It is Efficient in Space For Poverty Level Families The Highest in Energy-Efficiency

WHERE MEN’S DEVELOPMENT MEETS AFFORDABLE HOUSING

2014 LoCAL HOUSING SPONSORS INCLUDED:

“The SAM Group feels truly blessed to be able to provide a home for the Laster Family and the opportunity to work side by side with a great organization to participate in

building a wonderful home for a very deserving father and son.

When we met Sam & his son Jevahn we really knew we had done what God wanted us to do. It was an

awesome experience to hear from them what this new home, opportunity, and a new start meant to them. We are very

grateful to ALL the volunteers who made this become a home for the Laster Family; SAM Group did the easy part.”

Much is required from those to whom much is given, and much more is required from those to whom much more is given. Luke 12:48

- SAM KELLYPRESIDENT - SAM GROUP

ORIGINAL LoCAL HOUSING SPONSOR

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Lo-ngterm C-ompact A-ffordable L-EED™ StandardsIt is Permanent Housing It is Efficient in Space For Poverty Level Families The Highest in Energy-Efficiency

WHERE MEN’S DEVELOPMENT MEETS AFFORDABLE HOUSING

In January 2014 Homes of Hope completed its 5th and 6th LoCAL Homes for families in poverty. The homes were built side by side in West Greenville with help from volunteers from Fluor Corporation and financial contributions from SAM Group, The Sisters of Charity Foundation, and Hollingsworth Funds. Through a collaborative partnership with GAIHN (Greenville Area Interfaith Hospitality Network), these homes were quickly available to two families transitioning out of homelessness. LoCAL lifts poverty-level families from sub-standard housing to new hope through safe, quality, and energy-efficient homes that they can be proud of. For a family at poverty level ($1000-1300/month income) LoCAL has a target rental or mortgage payment of $325-350/month. Coupled with LEED™ standard construction, LoCAL homes achieve the highest energy efficiency making the goal for a standard bill less than $75/month.

LoCAL Housing is constructed in part by interns in Homes of Hope’s Men’s Development Program, equipping them with specialized job skills, and offering LEED™ training which increases their marketability and enables them to command higher wages in our green economy.

• 3 LoCAL houses built in Greenville County

• Pipeline of LoCAL Sponsors for 2015-2016

• Continue Pilot of Upstate Collaborative with GAIHN, Serenity Place and AIM’s Women and Children Succeeding Program

2015 PLANS

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FISCAL HEALTH

“Homes of Hope maximizes every financial decision. It’s incredible to see an organization run so efficiently

that their own internal revenue drives 70% of their needs. What an example for all non profits!”

- LEIGHTON CUBBAGECO FOUNDER - SERRUS CAPITAL PARTNERS

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70/30 MODELHomes of Hope is able to produce 70% of our budgeted income.

We depend on you for the remaining 30%.

Bank of America CharitableFoundation

Bike & BuildCommunity Foundation of

GreenvilleThe Daniel-Mickel FoundationDuke Energy FoundationFluor CorporationThe F.W. Symmes FoundationGolf for GreenvilleThe Graham FoundationHollingsworth FundsJohn I. Smith CharitiesJolly FoundationMary Reynolds Babcock

FoundationSisters of Charity FoundationSouth Carolina Association

for Community Economic Development

South Carolina Christian Foundation

South Carolina Department of Commerce

South Carolina Housing Finance & Development Authority

South State BankSuntrust BankTD FoundationUnited Way of Anderson

CountyUnited Way of Greenville

CountyU.S. Department of

Housing and Urban Development

Wells Fargo Foundation

MAJOR FUNDING SOURCES

OUR HOUSING ACTIVITIESIncome from housing developments

GRANTSUnited Way, Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation, Sisters of Charity Foundation, Government, and Private Donations from Foundations and Corporations

COMMUNITY SUPPORTSolid Rock ClubIndividual and Corporate Monthly Giving

Special EventsHope House Dinner and AuctionGolf Classic

GRANT SOURCES

EXPENSES - $3,282,000

INCOME - $3,458,000

n Housing Programs $2,505,000n Staff Training and Development $15,000n Fundraising $35,000n Men’s Development $233,000n Administration $494,000

n Community Support $459,000n Foundations and United Way $369,000n Housing & Urban Development Grant $57,000n Housing Activities $2,573,000

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In the construction world, the term “foundation” is defined as part of a structural system that supports and anchors a building. Often, the foundation is partly or wholly hidden below the ground as it distributes the load of the building. Though partially unseen, it is the groundwork on which something stands. So it goes with our financial donors.

Since our beginning we have relied on our Solid Rock Club as a strong foundation of donors who anchor our work through prayer and giving. Often hidden from the limelight, our donors are faithful and generous. Their monthly financial gifts provide the foundation that allows us to rebuild communities and rebuild lives. Each and every donor is a vital member of our family whether they give monthly or once a year.

$10,000+Leighton and Tammy CubbageTim GrantRodgers Builders

$5000 - $9999Downtown Presbyterian ChurchStuart and Holly McAlisterSouth State BankRoger and Lisa Stevens

$3000 - $4999RedemptionTim and Lisa Revis

$1000 - $2999 Brad and Robin Bylenga Mark Carithers First Baptist Church Simpsonville First Choice Property

Management Russell and Ann Foster John and Shannon Gordon Timothy Granger Sam and Brenda Green Paige Haney Harris FlooringRobert Hearon Robert and Cecilia Jackson JHM Hotels Daniel Jones LS3P Engage Design Transform Mauldin United Methodist Church Hugh and Elaine McCown Don and Pam Oglesby David and Cary Palma Pendleton Street Baptist Church Fred and Perky Pollard Kirk and Hannah Scogin Bruce and Elaine Steen Mike Sword J. Ronald Terwilliger James White Enterprises LLC Dave and Wilma Wagner Kimberly Williams

$500 - $999 Glenn and Lana Kay Abbott Paul C. Aughtry Dave Ayers Timothy and Jennifer Bickel BNC Bank Tamika Brock John and Deborah Burnett Anne Clark Bruce and Florence Colby Paul and Linda Davis Dawn Dowden Kathy Dowden Cyndi and John Gullick Bob and Marnie Hiner Bob and Robin Ivins John and Bobbie Jamison Tony and Mardella Jones Michael Keaton Bob and Wendy Linn Long Branch Baptist Church Susan and Don Lowcavage New Life of ExcellenceBrian Robinson Allan V. Rose John Sanders Perry and Pam Sanders Michelle Stadler Truist Ben and Virginia WallaceRebecca Warth Gary and Becky Weldon June White Leta Williams

$100 - $499James Abbott John and Carolyn Allen Kimberly and Charles Ankney Bertha Terry Ministries Inc. Jay and Janice Blankenship Larry and Louise M. Bowling Robert and Tanisha Brissie Roger and Patti Brooks Mark and Dee Brown Anne Brown Don Bush

Ty and Cee Cee Cameron Angela Carter Michael Coggin Mark E. Collett Commercial Real Estate ServicesSonya Cunningham John Daniel Sharon Day Robert Dayton Tito and Lawanda Dendy Hailey Dillingham Faith Dowden Hugh Duck Aaron and Natalie DunhamBeverly T. Ellington Matthew Ferguson Thomas and Betty Fitcher Patrick Fitzsimmons Nathan and Patricia FlemingFoothills Property Management Kimberly Galloway Tony and Lillian Garcia Tony and Carol Garland Edward and Deidra Graham Neil Grayson Sarah T. Gullick John and Kathy Hall Doug and Tracie Halloran Richard and Judy Hardy Al and Karen Hardy Denice Harris Sean and Courtney Hartness Ruthie Haskins Vickie V. Hawkins Brian Heinbaugh Gary and Marie HembreeKedar and Paula Hodges Jerry and Lois Holcombe Glenn and Terri Holland Stephen and Veronica Houston Phil Hughes Gary Hyman Albert Irby Jr. Jake’s Landing JK Jay Napoleon and Angela Johnson Kevin and Joy Jones

Kellett Electrical Sims and Kate Key Norris and Nancy King Christopher Laney Robert and Karen Leake Will Lamneck Nancy Magee Jerry and Nancy Malone Harriet Martin Myrna Mathis Michael Mazuelos Rachel Mollica James and Margaret Morgan Jonathan Nett Dan and Clare Nunnery Gary and Carol Oglesby DeBario and Tomeka Payton David Peebles Ronnie and Marlene Peebles James and Sandra Peters Jr. Edwin and Frances Phillips Carl Pierce Warren and Elizabeth Popwell Kirsten Pratt Les Pritchard Jay RatterreeKen and Sandie Rawls Ken Reed Andrew and Denice Robinson Cynthia RobinsonJohn Revis Lena Grace Roper Joshua and Rachel Sack Abram and Lauren SandersDrake SaylorsSherman Builders LLCJeffrey ShippySignal Insurance GroupCraig SikkeleeCheryl Smith John and Allison Smith Southend Reclaimed James C. Starkes Danny and Jennifer Stout Michael and Beverly Swart Abe and Amy Swartz David Swaynghame

MEET OUR DONORS

YOUWE NEED

Jonathan Thatcher Robert Thomas Denise Tibedo Jennifer Trilk Stephanie Troyer Steve Vicari Ben Walker Dorothy Webster Jordon Weldon Brian Wildrick David and Fran Williams James E. Wilson Cyrus and Laura Witte Linda Wolf Robert Yeargin Diane YoungbloodDiane Zillotti

*Bold denotes Solid Rock Club Member

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Homes of Hope’s mission has a special place for me because growing up poor in Alabama, my family was one that would have needed affordable housing. Today I want to play a small part in encouraging, strengthening, and positively reinforcing the mission and

values of Homes of Hope by lending my experience.

I realized that constructing a house is not my gifted area but helping in the Men’s Development Program, participating in relationship building and preparing Bible studies, was the perfect place for me. The beauty of volunteering is that operating in your area of expertise in a united effort allows everyone to have a part to play. The results are awesome.

Coming through the doors of Gideon’s House has been a great opportunity to see the result of each man’s determination to get to his present state, free of addiction. I’ve also seen that their success is, in part, a result of the staff who themselves have faced addiction and are now leading this new generation of men.

Along with volunteering, I chose to be a Solid Rock Club contributor because I see that Homes of Hope’s impact has transformed countless lives. I believe that if there is an important initiative taking place in the community in which I am a part of, it is essential that I partner financially to see it become successful.

I am reminded of Matthew 6:21 that says where your treasure is there will your heart be also. It is my chief aim that if my heart is toward the community, men’s development, and love of humanity that my financial contributions efforts reflect it.

I may not be on the construction site but I can be a part of the resources that lead to lives being changed. I can proudly smile as I see men, and my local community thriving as result of Homes of Hope and feel that I played a small part in the process.

Sincerely,

ZACCHEUS MOSS

PLAYING MY PARTZACCHEUS MOSS - VOLUNTEER & SOLID ROCK CLUB MEMBER

“I can be a part of lives being changed.”

Events help us connect.

HOPE HOUSE DINNER AND AUCTIONThe Hope House Dinner and Auction is our primary way of

welcoming over 500 new and continued supporters to learn about our work. The event includes dinner and dessert, a focus on our

ministry, as well as silent and live auctions. There is a diverse mix of the Upstate community at this annual spring fundraiser.

2014 Presented by

ANNUAL GOLF CLASSICThe Annual Golf Classic is our fall opportunity for the

community to get involved. Sponsors have a great opportunity to play a top-notch course, as well as showcase their company to

130+ business and community leaders from the Upstate.

COMMUNITY CONNECTION

Through our 2014 events we raised $110,400

Volunteers help us thrive.

Contac t Homes of Hope to see how you can get involved. 864.269.4663

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OVER 700 VOLUNTEERSOVER 3,000 VOLUNTEER HOURS

Brushy Creek BaptistChrist Church EpiscopalChrist Church Episcopal

SchoolClemson University

Costco

Covenant United MethodistDowntown PresbyterianFirst Baptist Greenville

First Baptist SimpsonvilleFirst PresbyterianFluor Corporation

Greenville Health SystemHands on Greenville

Harris FlooringHorizon

JHM HotelsMt. Zion Christian Fellowship

Redemption Riverside Baptist

Resurgent Capital Services Rodgers Builders

SHARE

Thank you to the many individuals as well as groups that donated their time to Homes of Hope.

The long-term transformation of neighborhoods, cities, and the lives of the populations we serve is best accomplished through collaboration. We encourage individuals, groups, and

corporations to find their “niche” within our organization and to serve accordingly.

Volunteers help us thrive.

Contac t Homes of Hope to see how you can get involved. 864.269.4663

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OUR HISTORY

Sixteen years ago Homes of Hope began with the dream to provide

families in poverty with housing that they could afford and be proud of. A

collaborative effort arose to pair men overcoming addictions enrolled at the

Greenville Rescue Mission with the training needed to reconstruct donated

mobile homes that could be sold to disadvantaged families. As a result,

men’s lives were restored through sobriety and job training, and families

in poverty found a housing option they could afford for as little as $100/

month. In order to improve impact, mobile homes were phased out and

the development of newly constructed energy efficient stick-built homes

became the organization’s primary focus.

Today, Homes of Hope’s impact has expanded statewide with the

development of 499 affordable homes and the graduation of 286 Men’s

Development interns. Men overcoming addictions are now equipped with

specialized job training and life skills to lead restored lives. Greater impact

begets greater responsibility and Homes of Hope remains dedicated to

strategically rebuilding communities and rebuilding lives.

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STAFF

Don OglesbyPRESIDENT / CEO

Dawn Dowden VICE PRESIDENT

Steve VicariEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF MEN’S DEVELOPMENT

Denice Harris EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CLIENT DEVELOPMENT

Cyndi GullickCOMPTROLLER

Jordon WeldonCOMMUNITY RELATIONS DIRECTOR

David PeeblesRESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

Bob Ivins MEN’S DEVELOPMENT

Nathan Fleming MEN’S DEVELOPMENT

Julia Schmidt DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION

Belinda EarpACCOUNTS MANAGER

Carlton CruellFACILITIES MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Anita RodgersCLIENT SERVICES MANAGER

Sonja MurrayADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE

ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Winn FreemanWISDOM IN LIVING LIFE MINISTRY

Hasker HudgensTHE EQUIPPING CENTER CHURCH

Ed GoodHAMPTON DEVELOPMENT GROUP

Baxter WynnFIRST BAPTIST GREENVILLE

Tim BrettBRETT PUBLIC RELATIONS

Jayne CrispSAFE HARBOR

Ginny HughesSC VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION DEPARTMENT

Janice Blankenship CRESCENT HIGH SCHOOL

Lillian Garcia GREENVILLE HEALTH SYSTEM

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Tim W. Revis FOUNDER AND CHAIRMAN TOTAL QUALITY HOME BUILDERS, INC

Rosa Byrd REPRESENTATIVE OF WEST GREENVILLE COMMUNITY

Leighton Cubbage CO-FOUNDER - SERRUS CAPITAL PARTNERS

Sonya CunninghamSUPPLIER DIVERSITY MANAGER - GREENVILLE HEALTH SYSTEM

Kim GallowayFINANCIAL COUNSELOR - GREENVILLE HEALTH SYSTEM- CANCER INSTITUTE

Tim GrantCEO - RESURGENT CAPITAL SERVICES

Wanda JacksonREPRESENTATIVE OF WEST GREENVILLE COMMUNITY

Stuart McAlisterPRINCIPAL - FLEETMASTER

John Smith REPRESENTATIVE OF WEST GREENVILLE COMMUNITY

Roger StevensCO-OWNER - ACKERSON-STEVENS, INC

Craig StipesPRINCIPAL - BROADSTREET PARTNERS

OUR TEAM

ACCREDITATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

Certified CDC with SC Dept of Commerce

South Carolina CHDOGreenville County CHDOCity of Greenville CHDOUpper Savannah CHDOMember of SCACEDMember of SCANPOMember of SC Affordable Housing

CoalitionMember of Upstate Homeless

Coalition

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You can reach us at: 864-269-4663

3 Dunean Street, Greenville, SC 29611 www.homesofhope.org