Annual Hope Tote Campaign Operation Hope Tote begins January 1st and runs through April 30th. The campaign provides an opportunity for caring families, churches, schools and organizations to give tangible help to men struggling to overcome homelessness, chemical dependency and poverty in the Baltimore area.

April

Easter Dinner
The Mission’s annual Easter Dinner is primarily targeted to Helping Up Mission programmers, Emergency Overnight Guests and their families. We encourage you to come down and fellowship with the men and their families.

October

Samaritan’s Circle Graduation Banquet:
The Annual Samaritans Circle Graduation Banquet is the highlight of Helping Up Mission’s ministry year. The Banquet will be held on the 21st of October 2007. This is a special day when those who have worked hard to bring change to their lives, and those who have worked hard to make this change possible, are brought together. We celebrate through song and testimony… we say thank you to our donors…we introduce potential donors to the work of the Mission… and we give praise to our great God for His grace that transforms lives. For more information on the banquet, click here.

November

Thanksgiving Open House
Open House is held each year, on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Join us for a time of fellowship. Learn more about Helping Up Mission and how you can help make a difference.

Meet some of the people who are being impacted by your giving and hear their stories. Tours will be offered and refreshments will be served.

Thanksgiving Dinner
The Mission’s annual Thanksgiving Dinner is primarily targeted to Helping Up Mission programmers, Emergency Overnight Guests and their families. We encourage you to come down and fellowship with the men and their families.

Limited volunteer opportunities are available on Thanksgiving. To assist the Mission Staff with organizing the event…and to be fair to everyone who desires to serve…please contact Development at least 3 weeks in advance to reserve a volunteer spot. Development can be reached at 410-327-5296

December

Annual Christmas Feast
The Mission’s Annual Christmas Feast is held on Christmas day, from 12-3pm. Although Mission programmers, emergency overnight guests and their families are welcome, this event is primarily targeted at those who are not currently receiving help.

Volunteer opportunities are available. To assist the Mission Staff with organizing the event…and to be fair to everyone who desires to serve…please contact the Development Office at least 3 weeks in advance to reserve a volunteer spot. The Development office can be reached at 410-327-5296 or via email at ksharrar@helpingup.org.

Other Events (Not in a specific month)

Friday Chapel
Each Friday at 1:30pm, Mission staff and programmers pause for a time of worship, teaching and celebration. Certificates are awarded to each man who has completed a particular phase of the program. Our Executive Director (Bob Gehman) provides the teaching.

Chapel is not restricted to Mission staff and programmers. Attending Chapel is a practical way to demonstrate your support to men who are working hard to overcome long-term addiction and homelessness.

Sunday Worship Services
Many Helping Up Mission donors and volunteers have expressed interest in presenting the Mission to their Church congregation. We would be honored to be a part of your Sunday morning (or evening) worship service/s… and are able to provide any or all of the following:

• Preaching / Teaching - We have several ordained Pastors on staff
• Testimonies from men who’s lives have been changed
• Brief talk on HUM… and how your congregation can get involved
• Professionally produced video that provides an overview
  of HUM (9 min)
• Information Table to disseminate literature on Helping Up Mission

For more information, please contact the Mission Development Office at 410-327-5296