“Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and wellbeing of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary social service, and the right to security in the event of unemployment , sickness, disability, widowhood, old age or lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control.”
—Universal Declaration of Human Rights,
Article 25
Every human being has aninalienable right to be free from hunger and to have access to safe and nutritious food. However, that is not the case throughout the world and even closer to home, right here on Long Island. As the face of Long Island changes in age, ethnicity and employment, census numbers show that there is an underserved population within our community encompassing all ages.
This demographic depends largely on governmental social services and charitable organizations within the community.
Within those demographics also falls the undocumented immigrant who is unable to access governmental social service resources.
“Our Vision is to become a bridge of hope that provides life changing assistance to individuals and their families through House of Hope Centers in the Metro region.”
House of Hope Mission & Purpose
The mission of the House of Hope is to serve and resource individuals and their families through practical assistance, regardless of race, creed, citizenship status, or financial resources, through the distribution of food to those in need, as well as, to direct them to other resources to empower them to effectively change their life situation.
The population served is single parents, singlemen/women, families, senior citizens, the unemployed and the working poor. We provide service to clients such as the disabled (through home deliveries), and also to immigrants. Our policy is to not turn away anyone who asks for food or has a need.
We also assist clients by making referrals to Social Service Agencies for those who may not have accessed their mandated benefits because of lack of understanding of their entitlements.
Our Desire at House of Hope is touch People with God's Love “One Person at a time.”
The House of Hope seeks to meet the immediate needs of this population through providing food, clothing, as well as coats and blankets during the winter months.
Currently...
- Networking with Social Service professionals
- Providing second language opportunities (ESL)
- Providing groceries and clothing for families in need
- Griefshare, DivorceCare, Marriage Counseling
- Celebrate Recovery
In the Future...
- A medical clinic to meet physical needs
- Mentoring and reading programs for youth and adults
- Offer job training.
- Offer nutrition workshops on how to prepare healthy meals.
- Expand to meet the needs of our community
For more information contact House of Hope (516) 887–1708 or email us at info info@bethlehemassembly.org
House of Hope
22 East Fairview Avenune
Valley Stream, NY 11580
(516) 887–1708
Bethlehem Assembly of God
12 East Fairview Avenue
Valley Stream, N.Y 11580
(516) 561–6150
