Here at International H.O.P.E. Inc., we are driven by a single goal; to do our part in making the world a better place for all. Our decision making process is informed by comprehensive empirical studies and high quality data evaluation. We strive to build productive relationships and make a positive impact with all of our pursuits.

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        H.O.P.E. stands for Helping Overcome Poverty Everywhere. We are a 501(c)(3) approved faith-based community program helping to end hunger, provide education on said topic and supply basic needs (such as clothing, food and shelter). We provide services not only in the City of Harrisburg, PA (and surrounding cities) but we have stretched our legs state to state including our new home in Florida. We are making huge strides not only in the local communities but and our arms expand over international waters as well.

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         International H.O.P.E. Inc. was established in November 2014 when God’s vision was given to the CEO / Founder, Kimberly Stratton. She accepted the call and then approached a handful of local Harrisburg residents who wanted to be a part of something greater than themselves and to make a difference in the city in which they all lived in. With the vision, humble beginnings and using 100% of their own funds, they were inspired to feed three families in November 2014. After obtaining the food and loading three separate minivans with the food purchased, each minivan delivered to one family which provided them with enough food for the family to eat over a month’s time. The feeding was so spiritually powerful and touched the hearts of the givers and receivers that the handful of local residents decided to do the same thing the following month in December 2014. From that day on, International H.O.P.E. (previously known as HOPE 717, Inc.) was born and incorporated March 16, 2015. All of our operating staff (incl CEO) and Board members are 100% volunteers. We have provided several community day events in Reservoir Park, located in Harrisburg, PA called Praise In The Park. We have co-hosted with TheVoice17104 (as well as other local organizations and churches) to shine some light in the City of Harrisburg. With all of the murders, killings, increase in crime and violence, the city is calling out for hope. Our events always provide free food, beverages and a host of gospel-tainment to the City of Harrisburg where we welcome our homeless and less fortunate to attend as well because they are the "guests of honor". We plan to bring these type of events to cities in Florida as well as other states -- locally and abroad. These monumental events bring a day of joy to the city, a day of family fun, fellowship and music. A change has to start somewhere and that is what we plan to do.

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       At this time, International H.O.P.E. Inc. does not have a building and are using in-kind space and services of others. Due to generous donations, we are able to provide multiple feedings throughout the year. No one knows the future, but God. We simply look forward to being used by Him and through us God will allow us to make monumental changes in not only the city in which we reside but world-wide global changes. We started humbly as a feeding program but God has so much more in store for us, His people and all those who will be helped. Change always starts with ordinary people doing extraordinary things for the greater good. We have made huge developments in the local communities since November 2014 and will continue to do so. We measure our results based on the progress we are making in the local communities. To date we have:

                                                                             2014 

• Nov. 2014 – Provided free Thanksgiving dinners/food to families, individuals, less fortunate and homeless residents in Harrisburg, PA

• Dec. 2014 – Provided free Christmas dinners/food to families, individuals, less fortunate and homeless residents in Harrisburg, PA

 

                                                                              2015 

• Feb. 2015 – Handed out over 40 (forty) free Bags of Love to various women in the community. The bags contained personal care and fragrance products

• Spring/Summer 2015 – Supplied and delivered free furniture and clothing to families in the local community in Harrisburg, PA

• July 2015 – Dispensed 65 (sixty-five) free Back to School Backpacks full of school supplies to children and churches in need

• Dec. 2015 – 1st Free Hot Cocoa Giveaway to the local community and those waiting at the bus stop in Harrisburg, PA

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                                                                              2016

• 2016 – Volunteered countless hours to assist other non-profits and diverse neighborhoods in the City of Harrisburg to help with feeding and clothing children, individuals, families and the homeless/less fortunate

• July 2016 – Praise In The Park - united communities and families by supplying free food and beverages to the local community while providing free entertainment and music in Harrisburg, PA

• Sept. 2016 – Fall Harvest Take Back - partnered with In His Presence Ministries and other various non-profits, while obtaining financial and food donations from a wide range of local vendors in  Harrisburg.  We again united the communities and families by helping provide free food, beverages, free LIVE gospel-tainment (local and out of state) and music to the people with the sultry voice of Shonyah Hawkins-Cottman and mixing skills of DJ Johnny with TheVoice17104 (Co-Owners Pastors Chris and Melisa Thomas)

• Nov. 2016 – Provided 75 (seventy-five) free Thanksgiving dinners to the homeless

• Dec. 2016 – Free Turkey Giveaway to over 20 (twenty) families and individuals in need in the local community of Harrisburg, PA

 

                                                                              2017 

• Feb. 2017 – Participated in the Black History Festival, Carlisle, PA (Hope Station, Safronia Perry)

• May 2017 – Participated in the Amani Festival, Carlisle, PA

• May 2017 – Fed the homeless and partnered with the Market Square Presbyterian Church, Harrisburg, PA

• May 2017 – Provided lunch to the Ronald McDonald House families in Hershey, PA  

• Aug. 2017 – Partnered with Wesley AME Zion Church – Community BBQ Backpack Giveaway, Harrisburg, PA

• Sept. 2017 – Partnered with various organizations and nonprofits for the 2nd Annual Fall Harvest Take Back the Park Community Day Event   

• Nov. 2017 – Free Turkey Giveaway to families and individuals in need in the local community of Harrisburg, PA

• Dec. 2017 – 2nd Free Hot Cocoa Giveaway in the local community of Harrisburg, PA

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                                                                              2018

• May 2018 – Participated in the Amani Festival - a Unity of the Community Day event in Carlisle, PA - 2nd year in a row

• May 2018 – Presented Bags of Love - personal care products, health and beauty items - to 20 (twenty) Women at the Bethesda Mission in Harrisburg, PA  #EveryMotherDeservesAMothersDDay

• May 2018 – Presented almost 100 individually wrapped cookies and cake pops to the Women residents at the Ronald McDonald House in Hershey, PA and their staff for Mother's Day. #EveryWomanShouldFeelSpecialOnMothersDay

• May 2018 – For Memorial Day, we partnered with the Dept. of PA Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. (Syreeta Searcy - State Adjutant / Quartermaster Secretary) and provided free meals to the Bethesda Mission Veterans in memory of men and women who served alongside them and lost their lives in combat

• June 2018 – 2nd Praise In The Park - uniting communities and families by supplying free food and beverages to the local community while providing free gospel-tainment, face painting and gospel music (Gospel Recording Artists - Darren Deac and Tha' Corinth as well as other local artists including Minister Gary Naper)

• July 2018 – Presented Community Appreciation Certificates with In His Presence Ministries to Honor Those Who Serve in Silence - over 50 local vendors were honored

• Aug. 2018 – Partnered with HeirBorn (a Youth Ministry at In His Presence Ministries) to help the Youth fundraise and pass out Bibles (Street Outreach)

• Aug. 2018 – Partnered with Wesley AME Zion Church’s Community Block Party in Harrisburg, PA and handed out school supplies, provided free food, free Gospel Music, free face-painting and individual and community prayer and special performance by Gospel Recording Artist Darren Deac

• Sept. 2018 – Celebrated the 3rd Annual Fall Harvest Take Back the Park Community Day Event in Harrisburg PA

• Nov. 2018 – Free Thanksgiving turkey baskets donated by an anonymous Church Ministry in Harrisburg, PA

• Dec. 2018 – Free Christmas ham baskets donated by an anonymous Church Ministry in Harrisburg, PA

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                                                                              2019

• Feb. 2019 – Provided lunch at the Texas Roadhouse in Harrisburg, PA for the Bethesda Mission Veterans (assisted by Syreeta Searcy of Party Toonz)

• Feb. 2019 – Vendor at the 4th Annual Black History Festival, Carlisle, Pa

• March 2019 – Partnered with S.W.A.G (Soldiers Walking According to God) and educated youth 11 years and under on homelessness and their role as well as prevention and never being too young to serve God and their Community

• Apr. 2019 – International H.O.P.E. Inc. ministered overseas in the Dominican Republic with Pastor Madeline Clark of New Zion Agape Fellowship Church

• May 2019 – Mother's Day Bags of Love were provided to women residing in shelters in Harrisburg and other areas thanks to BBT Bank (Marcie McCardell and volunteers), Shiloh Evang. / Missionary Dept, Mother Eugenia Moten, Safronia Perry and the Hope Station. Donations provided were either by volunteering, physical donations, financial contributions, in-kind space, prayers and everything in between.

• May 2019 – Senators and International H.O.P.E. Inc. were provided courtesy tickets for the Veterans to enjoy the Senator’s home game

• June 2019 – Prepared Father's Day Breakfast at the cancer center for the men and staff at the Ronald McDonald House in Hershey, Pa

• July 2019 – Collaborated with Blessed To Give (aka Camp Swag) - BBQ for the less fortunate

• July 2019 – Reservoir Praise in the Park - partnered with Gospel Recording Artist Tha' Corinth and guest artists local and from out-of-state

• Sept. 2019 – Partnered with Altrusa of South-Central PA to feed the homeless and less fortunate dinner in Harrisburg, PA

• Oct. 2019 – 1st Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness education event, Harrisburg, Pa

• Oct. 2019 – WE ARE OFFICIALLY LOCATED IN LAKE MARY, FLORIDA and still conducting business/ministry at various hubs/in-kind spaces in Harrisburg, Pa

• Nov. 2019 – Bethesda Mission donated free Thanksgiving turkeys and bags of groceries that included the sides to International H.O.P.E. Inc. which assisted with feeding the homeless and less fortunate community in Harrisburg, Pa. Assistance/delivery completed by Ebony Rogers (aka Ebony MagicBrush)

• Dec. 2019 – Bethesda Mission donated free Christmas hams and bags of groceries that included the sides to International H.O.P.E. Inc. which assisted with feeding the homeless and less fortunate community in Harrisburg, Pa. Assistance/delivery completed by Ebony Rogers (aka Ebony MagicBrush)

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                                                                              2020 - COVID started around 3/2020

• Apr. 9, 2020 – 1st self-published book - A Voice For The Silent Ones (30 raw and actual testimonials from the homeless community). All proceeds will assist the Veterans, elderly, youth, homeless and less fortunate. Copies are available by purchasing directly from the author Kimberly Stratton, or go to the website: www.kimberlystrattontheauthor.com or via Amazon (Kindle and paperback), online through Barnes & Noble (and the NOOK) and so many more links. Please type the following in your URL amazon.com/dp/B086Y65BX5 or   https://m.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-voice-for-the-silent-ones-kimberly-stratton/1136831324?ean=9798635432839

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• Apr. 24, 2020 – Facebook Birthday Fundraiser for International H.O.P.E. Inc. that exceeded $540.00 which allowed us to send food packages, meals, supplies and funding to families and organizations in Pennsylvania, Thailand and Florida. We were able to feed over 1,000 individuals due to generous donations

• Aug. 2020 through Dec. 6, 2020 - Partnered with Church At The Well in Sanford, FL. We are Poppin' Tabs For Cancer to assist with all 3 Ronald McDonald Houses/Campuses in Orlando, FL

• Nov. 21, 2020 - Partnered with Church At The Well in Sanford, FL and delivered food to all three Ronald McDonald Houses/Campuses in Orland, FL and provided "thank you for your service" sweets to the Staff

• Nov. 2020 – Bethesda Mission donated 60 (sixty) free Thanksgiving turkeys and bags of groceries that included the sides to International H.O.P.E. Inc. which assisted with feeding the homeless and less fortunate community in Harrisburg, Pa. Assistance/delivery completed by Ebony Rogers (aka Ebony MagicBrush)

• Dec. 2020 – Bethesda Mission donated 60 (sixty) free Christmas hams and bags of groceries that included the sides to International H.O.P.E. Inc. which assisted with feeding the homeless and less fortunate community in Harrisburg, Pa. Assistance/delivery completed by Ebony Rogers (aka Ebony MagicBrush)

                                                                                                       

                                                                              2021 - COVID

• Jan. 2021 – Launched and fundraised SOCK It To Homelessness Campaign. Over $250.00 was fundraised to provide the homeless with a gallon ziplock bag filled with a pair of white socks, lip balm, toothbrush, toothpaste, travel-sized lotion and hand sanitizer as well as Band-Aids, a comb and money for food and a drink

• Jan. 2021 –  Partnering with Panera Bread in Florida to provide food to the homeless and less fortunate

• Feb. 2021 –  Cookies of Love delivered to all 3 Ronald McDonald Houses in Orlando, FL (thanks to a generous donor)

• Nov. 2021 –  C.A.R.E. (Christ Always Remembers Everyone) Outreach Ministry (under the umbrella of International H.O.P.E. Inc.) partnered with Church At The Well, Sanford, FL & its volunteers created Thanksgiving Bags for families in need

• Nov. 2021 – 4th year in a row - Bethesda Mission donated 45 (forty-five) free Thanksgiving turkeys and bags of groceries that included the sides to International H.O.P.E. Inc. which assisted with feeding the homeless and less fortunate community in Harrisburg, Pa. Assistance/delivery completed by Ebony Rogers (aka Ebony MagicBrush)

• Dec. 2021 – Bethesda Mission donated 45 (forty-five) free Christmas hams and bags of groceries that included the sides to International H.O.P.E. Inc. which assisted with feeding the homeless and less fortunate community in Harrisburg, Pa. Assistance/delivery completed by Ebony Rogers (aka Ebony MagicBrush)

• Dec. 2021 – C.A.R.E. Outreach Ministry (under the umbrella of International H.O.P.E. Inc.) partnered with Church At The Well, Sanford, FL & its volunteers physically took donated food, toiletries, water, drinks, household cleaning supplies and laundry detergent (as well as gift cards and checks) to Orlando Fisher House which houses Veterans and loved ones while the Veteran is undergoing cancer treatment

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                                                                              2022 - COVID/Omicron

• Feb. 2022 – Cookies of Love delivered by Publix (local grocery store) to all 3 Ronald McDonald Houses in Orlando, FL from the C.A.R.E. (Christ Always Remembers Everyone) Outreach Ministry (under the umbrella of International H.O.P.E. Inc.) sent on behalf of Church At The Well, Sanford, FL

• March 2022 –  Celebrating Women's Month 

• March 2022 – We continue our efforts to feed locally in Pennsylvania, Florida and Thailand

• Apr. 2022 –  Africa Missions Trip (16-day trip) - hosted by IMO (International Mission Opportunities) to provide free medical surgeries and care to underprivileged areas

• May 2022 – C.A.R.E. Outreach Ministry (under the umbrella of International H.O.P.E. Inc.) partnered with Church At The Well, Sanford, FL and delivered 20 (twenty) Bags of Love to the Pregnancy Center in Sanford, FL to show Mothers that Jesus loves them and so do we

• May 2022 – Partnered and helped coordinate Wesley Union AME Zion Church's Block Party / Community Day to reach the local residents of Harrisburg, PA as well as feed, prayed and ministered

• June 2022 – Partnered with members of Church At The Well located in Sanford, FL who prepped and cooked 44 (forty-four) dinner meals for the Ronald McDonald House residents in Orlando, FL

• July 2022 – Partnered with local grocery stores and delivered groceries to the Ronald McDonald House residents in Orlando, FL so that individual meals were prepared directly by the residents 

• Summer (June, July and Aug.) 2022 - C.A.R.E. Outreach Ministry (under the umbrella of International H.O.P.E. Inc.) on behalf of Church At The Well, Sanford, FL to feed the homeless and less fortunate during the summer months and provide Personal Care Kits

• Nov. 2022 – 5th year in a row - Bethesda Mission donated 50 (fifty) free Thanksgiving turkeys and bags of groceries that included the sides to International H.O.P.E. Inc. which assisted with feeding the homeless and less fortunate community in Harrisburg, Pa. Assistance/delivery completed by Ebony Rogers (aka Ebony MagicBrush)

• Dec. 2022 – Bethesda Mission donated 50 (fifty) free Christmas hams and bags of groceries that included the sides to International H.O.P.E. Inc. which assisted with feeding the homeless and less fortunate community in Harrisburg, Pa. Assistance/delivery completed by Ebony Rogers (aka Ebony MagicBrush)

 

                                2023 along with our C.A.R.E. (Christ Always Remembers Everyone) Outreach Ministry

• Jan. 2023 – Partnered with A Starr's Place for the Domestic Violence Survivor's gala, Gainesville, FL to bring awareness and education and allow survivors to share their testimonies

• Feb. 2023 – Cookies of Love delivered by Publix (local grocery store) to all 3 Ronald McDonald Houses in Orlando, FL from International H.O.P.E. Inc.

• March 2023 – Celebrating Women's Month - joined Mary Farcas (follow her on IG) as she celebrated 16 organizations (including International HOPE Inc.) for a The Power To Be Empowered Brunch hosted in NY

• Apr. 2023 – International 7-day missions trip to Cuba hosted by an anonymous charitable ministry to evangelize, help spread the Word of God, provide medicine, clothing and other necessities to the local community as well as help lead the Children's Ministry for He Is Risen - Resurrection Sunday

• Summer (June, July and Aug.) 2023 - C.A.R.E. Outreach Ministry (under the umbrella of International HOPE Inc.) reached out and fed, provided cold water and/or necessities including Personal Care Kits to the homeless and less fortunate during the summer months

• July 2023 – C.A.R.E. Outreach Ministry (under the umbrella of International HOPE Inc.) donated 800 (eight hundred) diapers to the Pregnancy Center in Sanford, FL to assist Mothers and their babies

• Aug. 2023 – C.A.R.E. Outreach Ministry (under the umbrella of International HOPE Inc.) received food and drinks from The Winder family to help feed and provide cool beverages to the homeless and less fortunate in Sanford, FL near Fort Mellon Park and surrounding areas

• Nov. 2023 – 6th year in a row - Bethesda Mission donated 60 (sixty) free Thanksgiving turkeys and bags of groceries that included the sides to International H.O.P.E. Inc. which assisted with feeding the homeless and less fortunate community in Harrisburg, Pa. Assistance/delivery completed by Ebony Rogers (aka Ebony MagicBrush)

• Dec. 2023 – Bethesda Mission donated 60 (sixty) free Christmas hams and bags of groceries that included the sides to International H.O.P.E. Inc. which assisted with feeding various communities and schools in less fortunate neighborhoods in Harrisburg, Pa. Assistance/delivery completed by said churches and school contacts

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                            2024 - along with our C.A.R.E. (Christ Always Remembers Everyone) Outreach Ministry 

• Jan. 2024 – Passed out Personal Care Kits to the homeless and less fortunate at Fort Mellon Park, Sanford, FL

• Feb. 2024 – Provided 10 (ten) Valentine's Day Bags of Love to pregnant Moms at The Pregnancy Center, Sanford, FL 

• Feb. 2024 – Roughly 300 total Cookies of Love delivered by Publix (local grocery store) to all 3 Ronald McDonald Houses in Orlando, FL with the help from a generous donor in Pennsylvania and the C.A.R.E. (Christ Always Remembers Everyone) Outreach Ministry (under the umbrella of International H.O.P.E. Inc.) 

• Feb. 2024 – Served dinner to 38 children plus staff and volunteers at the Florida United Methodist Children's Home, FL with financial aid from a generous donor in New York

• March 2024 – International 7-day missions trip to Cuba hosted by an anonymous charitable ministry to evangelize, help spread the Word of God, provide other necessities to the local church and community as well as assist with the Children's Ministry; generous donor (Pennsylvania) assisted with donating xx pounds of cookies and candy

• May 2024 – Feeding the Families at the Ronald McDonald House in honor of Mother's Day

• June 2024 – Feeding the Families at the Ronald McDonald House in honor of Father's Day

• June 2024 – 2nd year - Partner with A Starr's Place for the Domestic Violence Survivor's gala in FL to bring awareness and education and celebrate survivors

• June, July and/or Aug 2024 – C.A.R.E. Outreach Ministry (under the umbrella of International HOPE Inc.) will host BBQ's for the homeless and less fortunate near Fort Mellon Park, Sanford, FL and an alternative community outreach location in Sanford, FL

• Aug. 2024 – Community Backpack Giveaway

• Nov. 2024 – 7th year in a row - Bethesda Mission donated to International H.O.P.E. Inc. xx (xx) free Thanksgiving turkeys and bags of groceries that included the sides which assisted with feeding the homeless and less fortunate community in Harrisburg, Pa. Assistance/delivery completed by Ebony Rogers (aka Ebony MagicBrush)

• Dec. 2024 – Bethesda Mission donated to International H.O.P.E. Inc. xx (xx) free Thanksgiving turkeys and bags of groceries that included the sides which assisted with feeding the homeless and less fortunate community in Harrisburg, Pa. Assistance/delivery completed by Ebony Rogers (aka Ebony MagicBrush)

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2019 - 2027 Travel & Fundraising

 Completed:

• April 2019 - International missions trip to the Dominican Republic to minister, evangelize and visited a school (elementary through middle school)

 

• April 2022 - International Travel Fundraiser for Nigeria, Africa. Raised $1,000.00 to assist with feeding in Africa (16-day medical missions)

 

• April 2023 - International travel (7-day mission trip to Cuba - hosted by an anonymous charitable ministry)      

 

• March 2024 - International travel (7-day mission trip to Cuba - hosted by an anonymous charitable ministry) 

 

 To Be Completed (list will be added/altered as the Lord sees fit):

• 2025 - International Travel Fundraiser for support a ministry in the Dominican Republic (2nd visit)

• 2027 - International Travel Fundraiser for support to feed in Jamaica

 

 TBD:

• International Travel and Fundraiser for support to physically feed in Thailand

• International travel with IMO (International Mission Opportunities) to Lekki, Nigeria (Africa)  

 

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 All donations eligible for a tax write off - big or small, we accept it all ~ Donate TODAY

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 We are not done yet *** 2020 - 2022 COVID19/Omicron did not stop the hands of the Lord. All year long we collected aluminum tabs on behalf of the Ronald McDonald Houses in Hershey, PA as well as Orlando, Florida. Thanks to ALL OF YOU, lives and families have ben saved !! Continue to check our site for future event dates, to donate, to become a volunteer or to learn more about International H.O.P.E. Inc. (I. HOPE)

         

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