WHO ARE WE?

Hope Mission of Carteret County, Inc. is a non-profit Christian ministry which seeks to serve the less fortunate citizens of Carteret County through ministries of food, compassion, emergency financial assistance, shelter for the homeless, and prayer as well as other means of support. Our volunteers come largely from churches throughout the county that seek to assist with human needs.

HOW ARE WE ORGANIZED?

A Board of Directors who are active Christians and local church members and pastors in Carteret County oversee this ministry. Committees of the Board operate these ministries and an Executive Director keeps things running smoothly.

HOW ARE WE FINANCED?

Hope Mission Christian Ministries is financed largely by contributions from churches, civic groups, and several hundred individuals. Funding is provided by several general appeals to individuals, special appeals to civic and community organizations and both contributions and line-item commitments from churches.

2010 FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTOR STATS

• $ Contributors (282)
• (38) - Churches / Church Groups– $65,526
• (37) - Civic / Businesses – $18,561
• (12) - Grants – $52,643
• (195) Individuals – $57,064

HOW MAY CHURCHES GIVE CONTINUED SUPPORT TO HOPE MISSION CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES?

This ministry is dedicated to serving those in need in the name of Jesus Christ. We draw our leadership and volunteers from churches mainly throughout Carteret County. Churches are encouraged to make an annual pledge of funds to this ministry by placing a line-item for Hope Mission Christian Ministries in their annual budgets. A suggested amount might aim at pledging $1.00 per month for each member of a congregation. Whatever amount can be given in Christ's name will be appreciated and well-used. Churches and pastors are also encouraged to send service-oriented church members to our ministry as volunteers.

HOW MAY YOU SUPPORT HOPE MISSION CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES?

By mailing a tax-deductible contribution to P. O. Box 1438, Morehead City, NC 28557 or Contribute on line ... click  the DONATE link.

Hope Mission Christian Ministries seeks both one-time contributions as well as those who become regular supporters. Monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual contributions are encouraged and appreciated. Civic and community groups may want to adopt Hope Mission Christian Ministries as a regular recipient for charitable contributions. Churches are encouraged to make the ministry a line-item in their annual budgets. Speakers are available to present the Hope Mission Christian Ministries to your group or church. Hope Mission Christian Ministries welcomes volunteers to pray for this ministry on a regular basis as well as volunteers to the Soup Kitchen or Outreach Ministry.

A BRIEF HISTORY OF HOPE MISSION CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES

• Faith and Victory Church started a soup kitchen at their location on 702 Arendell Street, Morehead City NC in January 1990. The soup kitchen operated under the non-profit, tax exempt status of Faith and Victory Church.
• Due to the increased number of persons in need of daily meals and the need for more financial support from the community, a decision was made to form "Hope Mission".
• Hope Mission of Carteret County, INC., was incorporated July 29, 1991 and operated out of the Faith and Victory location until October of 1991.
• In October of 1991 a vacant facility located at 1306 Arendell Street became available to the Mission.
• In April of 1992, after a brief search, property located at 1412 Bridges Street was found and purchased with the assistance of local charitable organizations, churches, businesses and private individuals.
• Habitat for Humanity took over the location at 1412 Bridges and constructed the present building located at 1410 Bridges Street for Hope Mission.
• Hope Mission now has 3 employees. All other persons involved with the mission are on a volunteer basis.