HOPE in Jerusalem (locally) Texas Hope Literacy Texas HOPE Literacy, Inc. is a faith based organization dedicated to empowering at-risk children, youth, and adults to become productive citizens in today's world. Prosperity Renewal Ministries partners with this organization by teaching finance workshops in local prisons. Prisoners are in need of writing materials - pens, pencils, writing paper, tablets, etc. Contact Us and we will pick up and deliver items to prison(s). There is always an urgent need for more teachers, mentors, and facilitators. Contact Us or Hope Literacy to volunteer. www.hopelit.org CASA of Collin County CASA Volunteer Advocates are ordinary people who are committed to standing up for the "best interests" of abused or neglected children. CASA Volunteer Advocates are appointed by judges to be a voice for abused or neglected children in court. CASA Volunteer Advocates may offer the only stable relationship abused or neglected children experience as they move from foster homes to permanent placement. CASA volunteers speak for the best interests of the child after research, review, and, most importantly, learning the wishes of the child. The result is that a child is placed into a safe, loving home where he or she can thrive. www.casaofcollincounty.org Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas The largest part of Legal Aid's work is providing legal services to individual low income people to solve individual problems such as public assistance denials, divorce and child support, evictions, foreclosures, domestic violence, and consumer fraud. Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas has over 50 years of civil legal aid to the low-income community in North & West Texas. Click link below to volunteer. www.lanwt.org Angels Recovery House The mission of Angels Recovery House is to pull men and women out of less than fortunate situations by assisting them to turn their lives around by pointing them to Jesus Christ, and by providing them a safe place to live with guidance and hope to become productive members of our society and communities. The purpose of Angels House is to provide a safe living place for men and women who have nowhere else to go in their escape from dangerous situations, i.e., domestic violence, drugs, alcohol, sexual abuse, poverty. Angels Recovery House also serves as an aftercare facility for those released from prisons. There is urgent need for food, clothes, personal care items, and furniture. To sponsor a resident the cost is $75 to $125 per week. www.angelsrecoveryhouse.org Volunteer Center of North Texas The Volunteer Center of North Texas is THE resource for volunteers. We represent more than 1800 nonprofit organizations representing 26 different causes from AIDS to the Zoo - and everything in between. We know we can help you find the right volunteer job for you! The earlier you plan your volunteer activites, the better chance you'll have of finding your ideal project. Volunteering is a wonderful experience throughout the year. www.volunteernorthtexas.org Partner with us and bring HOPE to those who need it the most. No amount is too small.

HOPE in Judea (state and region) Texas Department of Criminal Justice The role of the volunteer within TDCJ is to provide guidance in specific activities and programs, promote personal growth and development, provide support and assistance to victims and offenders, and help facilitate re-entry into the community. If you are interested in becoming an approved volunteer within TDCJ please print the Volunteer Application, complete all information indicating your area of interest, and mail to address on application. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice places a significant focus on volunteer services, realizing volunteers are an essential element in the rehabilitation and re-entry of offenders into communities. Volunteers are utilized in the following Divisions and Departments to contribute services or provide opportunities for offenders to develop the life skills, education, vocational training, work habits, and behaviors needed to abstain from criminal activity and substance abuse, successfully secure gainful employment, and responsibly reintegrate into communities. --Rehabilitation & Reentry Programs Division --Chaplaincy --Substance Abuse Treatment Program --Sex Offender Treatment Program --Correctional Institutions Division --Prisons, State Jails, Private Facilities --Community Justice Assistance Division --Parole Division --Victim Services Division --Windham School District www.tdcj.state.tx.us Texas CASA CASA Volunteer Advocates are ordinary people who are committed to standing up for the "best interests" of abused or neglected children. CASA Volunteer Advocates are appointed by judges to be a voice for abused or neglected children in court. CASA Volunteer Advocates may offer the only stable relationship abused or neglected children experience as they move from foster homes to permanent placement. CASA volunteers speak for the best interests of the child after research, review, and, most importantly, learning the wishes of the child. The result is that a child is placed into a safe, loving home where he or she can thrive. www.texascasa.org Samaritan's Purse Samaritan's Purse is a world-wide, nondenominational Christian organization providing both physical and spiritual assistance to victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and hunger. The organization was established in 1970 by Franklin Graham, the eldest son of Billy Graham. www.samaritanspurse.org Catholic Charities Catholic Charities USA is one of the largest social service networks in the nation, providing aid and financial support to people in need, regardless of their religious, social, or economic backgrounds. Catholic Charities was founded in 1910 as the National Conference of Catholic Charities. www.catholiccharitiesusa.org Operation Blessing Operation Blessing is an international relief and humanitarian organization providing food, clothing, shelter, medical care and other basic necessities of life. Operation Blessing was established in 1978 and is governed by a national board of directors that includes founder M. G. Robertson. www.community.ob.org United Methodist Committee on Relief The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is a humanitarian agency providing relief in disaster areas, aid to refugees, food for the hungry, and assistance to the impoverished. UMCOR, established in 1940, maintains a corps of trained disaster specialists who can respond quickly to disasters and also keeps a supply of relief materials for emergency dispatch. new.gbgm-umc.org/umcor American Red Cross The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization led by volunteers, providing relief to victims of disasters. The American Red Cross also helps to prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Clara Barton founded the Red Cross in 1881. www.redcross.org Episcopal Relief and Development Episcopal Relief and Development provides ongoing emergency relief and assistance after disasters, rebuilds communities, and helps children and families overcome poverty. The organization was established in 1940 by the Episcopal Church in the United States. www.er-d.org/ Salvation Army The Salvation Army assists Americans seeking the basic necessities of life food, shelter, and warmth. They also have disaster response teams "on call" to serve at all disasters and civil disorders which place a community or its populace at risk. William Booth originally established the The Christian Mission, which became The Salvation Army in 1878. www.salvationarmy.org World Vision World Vision is a Christian relief and development organization dedicated to helping children and their communities worldwide reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty. World Vision was founded by Bob Pierce in 1950 to provide long-term care for children in crisis and developed its first child sponsorship program in Korea in 1953. www.worldvision.org Partner with us and bring HOPE to those who need it the most. No amount is too small.

HOPE in Samaria (continent) National CASA CASA Volunteer Advocates are ordinary people who are committed to standing up for the "best interests" of abused or neglected children. CASA Volunteer Advocates are appointed by judges to be a voice for abused or neglected children in court. CASA Volunteer Advocates may offer the only stable relationship abused or neglected children experience as they move from foster homes to permanent placement. CASA volunteers speak for the best interests of the child after research, review, and, most importantly, learning the wishes of the child. The result is that a child is placed into a safe, loving home where he or she can thrive. www.nationalcasa.org Samaritan's Purse Samaritan's Purse is a world-wide, nondenominational Christian organization providing both physical and spiritual assistance to victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and hunger. The organization was established in 1970 by Franklin Graham, the eldest son of Billy Graham. www.samaritanspurse.org Catholic Charities Catholic Charities USA is one of the largest social service networks in the nation, providing aid and financial support to people in need, regardless of their religious, social, or economic backgrounds. Catholic Charities was founded in 1910 as the National Conference of Catholic Charities. www.catholiccharitiesusa.org Operation Blessing Operation Blessing is an international relief and humanitarian organization providing food, clothing, shelter, medical care and other basic necessities of life. Operation Blessing was established in 1978 and is governed by a national board of directors that includes founder M. G. Robertson. www.community.ob.org United Methodist Committee on Relief The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is a humanitarian agency providing relief in disaster areas, aid to refugees, food for the hungry, and assistance to the impoverished. UMCOR, established in 1940, maintains a corps of trained disaster specialists who can respond quickly to disasters and also keeps a supply of relief materials for emergency dispatch. new.gbgm-umc.org/umcor American Red Cross The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization led by volunteers, providing relief to victims of disasters. The American Red Cross also helps to prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Clara Barton founded the Red Cross in 1881. www.redcross.org Episcopal Relief and Development Episcopal Relief and Development provides ongoing emergency relief and assistance after disasters, rebuilds communities, and helps children and families overcome poverty. The organization was established in 1940 by the Episcopal Church in the United States. www.er-d.org/ Salvation Army The Salvation Army assists Americans seeking the basic necessities of life food, shelter, and warmth. They also have disaster response teams "on call" to serve at all disasters and civil disorders which place a community or its populace at risk. William Booth originally established the The Christian Mission, which became The Salvation Army in 1878. www.salvationarmy.org World Vision World Vision is a Christian relief and development organization dedicated to helping children and their communities worldwide reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty. World Vision was founded by Bob Pierce in 1950 to provide long-term care for children in crisis and developed its first child sponsorship program in Korea in 1953. www.worldvision.org Partner with us and bring HOPE to those who need it the most. No amount is too small.

HOPE to the ends of the earth (world) International Commission International Commission equips believers to conduct church to church partnership evangelism so that the redeeming love of Jesus Christ can be shared with unbelievers. IC provides training and preparation for US participants and host churches, which helps them understand the cultural differences, language barriers and realize how God can best use them. The ideal team consists of a pastor or layman who is willing to preach. 1-3 additional lay persons. Each team will work side by side with the pastor and leadership of an assigned church in the host country. Interpreters are used to effectively communicate the Gospel in the Project work of visitation and evangelistic church services. www.ic-world.org Samaritan's Purse Samaritan's Purse is a world-wide, nondenominational Christian organization providing both physical and spiritual assistance to victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and hunger. The organization was established in 1970 by Franklin Graham, the eldest son of Billy Graham. www.samaritanspurse.org Catholic Charities Catholic Charities USA is one of the largest social service networks in the nation, providing aid and financial support to people in need, regardless of their religious, social, or economic backgrounds. Catholic Charities was founded in 1910 as the National Conference of Catholic Charities. www.catholiccharitiesusa.org Operation Blessing Operation Blessing is an international relief and humanitarian organization providing food, clothing, shelter, medical care and other basic necessities of life. Operation Blessing was established in 1978 and is governed by a national board of directors that includes founder M. G. Robertson. www.community.ob.org United Methodist Committee on Relief The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is a humanitarian agency providing relief in disaster areas, aid to refugees, food for the hungry, and assistance to the impoverished. UMCOR, established in 1940, maintains a corps of trained disaster specialists who can respond quickly to disasters and also keeps a supply of relief materials for emergency dispatch. new.gbgm-umc.org/umcor American Red Cross The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization led by volunteers, providing relief to victims of disasters. The American Red Cross also helps to prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Clara Barton founded the Red Cross in 1881. www.redcross.org Episcopal Relief and Development Episcopal Relief and Development provides ongoing emergency relief and assistance after disasters, rebuilds communities, and helps children and families overcome poverty. The organization was established in 1940 by the Episcopal Church in the United States. www.er-d.org/ Salvation Army The Salvation Army assists Americans seeking the basic necessities of life food, shelter, and warmth. They also have disaster response teams "on call" to serve at all disasters and civil disorders which place a community or its populace at risk. William Booth originally established the The Christian Mission, which became The Salvation Army in 1878. www.salvationarmy.org World Vision World Vision is a Christian relief and development organization dedicated to helping children and their communities worldwide reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty. World Vision was founded by Bob Pierce in 1950 to provide long-term care for children in crisis and developed its first child sponsorship program in Korea in 1953. www.worldvision.org Partner with us and bring HOPE to those who need it the most. No amount is too small.