Clarksville, TN – On November 19th, 2011, an unknown person attempted to break into the New Providence United Methodist Church on the eve of a Thanksgiving Meal Outreach initiative sponsored by H.O.P.E. Nothing was taken, however, the front doors were damaged and had to be replaced.
“It’s very sad that someone would try to break into a church” commented one of the church members as she looked at the efforts to replace the front doors.
“I am excited to my daughter actually enjoying the various community service projects that LEAP has these kids do. I believe it builds character and shows the first hand about the importance of outreach” said Regina Dillard
The H.O.P.E. Thanksgiving Meal Outreach Initiative has served low income families in Montgomery County for several years. Each year, it is hosted at different churches who collaboratively support this initiative through donations, volunteers, and other in kind support. Pastor Tommy Vallejos expressed his sincere appreciation for everyone who came together to make Thanksgiving possible for those less fortunate.
About H.O.P.E.
H.O.P.E., the Hispanic Organization for Progress and Education, was founded in 2002 by Juan Julian Vazquez, who is honorably remembered for all his contribution to the hispanic community. H.O.P.E. continues to keep his dreams a reality with the mission of promoting the advancement of Clarksville’s growing Hispanic population through education and assistance in such areas as English language learning, health and wellness and civic participation.
Our goal of civic literacy enables Hispanic families to become informed, engaged citizens who can contribute to the greater good of the community and take an active part in its progress in the years to come. H.O.P.E. is also proud to recognize and celebrate the contributions that Hispanic culture and heritage make to our state.
For more information, visit their website at: www.latinohope.com/.
About LEAP
The mission of LEAP is to strengthen families and encourage youth with values of Leadership, Enlightenment, Academic Achievement, and Perseverance through faith, hope and love by providing mentoring, tutoring, affordable housing, child care, career development, and various assistance programs.
For more information, visit their website at: www.leaporg.net.
