Internationally Helping Overcome Poverty Everywhere (previously H.O.P.E. 717, Inc.)
Donations can be made via CashApp $InternationalHOPE, via Paypal.me/HOPE717 or
Zelle 717.623.4321 Kimberly Stratton
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Checks can be made payable to International H.O.P.E. Inc. and mailed to:
​International H.O.P.E. Inc.
Attention: Kimberly Stratton
PO Box 952607
Lake Mary, FL 32795
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501c3 faith-based community feeding program. All donations are eligible for a tax write-off
~ Isaiah 58:7 - NIV - Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor
wanderer with shelter .....
International H.O.P.E. Inc. Welcomes You
Internationally Helping Overcome Poverty Everywhere
At International H.O.P.E. Inc., well-being is at the forefront of what we’re working together towards. Our programs and activities are designed to be a catalyst that helps community members reach their goals and fulfill their potential. Learn more about the positive impact we have and join us in bringing about positive change.
Ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Become a volunteer. Make a difference and become a part of something greater than yourself.
Who We Are
A Distinct Identity ... the difference between International H.O.P.E. Inc. and every other program like ours is that we bring the food to the people.
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 feeding program helping out not only in the City of Harrisburg, PA but we have now stretched our wings to Lake Mary, FL. We are making huge strides not only in the local communities but abroad 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 and 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. 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 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 (which we plan to bring to Lake Mary, FL as well as other cities 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 community since November 2014. We measure our results based on the progress we are making in the local community. 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 Coca 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 gospeltainment (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 free Thanksgiving dinners to the homeless. We were able to supply a total of 75 (seventy-five) dinners
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 – Participant 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, Hershey, PA
Aug. 2017 – Partnered with Wesley AME Zion Church – Community BBQ Backpack Giveaway, Harrisburg, PA
Sept. 2017 – Partnered with various organizations and nonprofits – 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, Carlisle, PA - 2nd year in a row - for a Unity of the Community Day event
May 2018 – Presented Bags of Love - personal care products, health and beauty items - to 20 Women at the Bethesda Mission, Harrisburg, PA because every mother deserves a Mother's Day
May 2018 – Presented almost 100 individually wrapped cookies and cake pops to the Women residents and Ronald McDonald Staff in Hershey, PA for Mother's Day. Every woman should feel special on Mother's Day
May 2018 – Memorial Day - partnered with 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 along side 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 entertainment, face painting and gospel music (Gospel Recording Artists - Darren Deac and Tha' Corinth as well as other local artists)
July 2018 – Presented Community Appreciation Certificates 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 fund raise and pass out Bibles (Street Outreach)
Aug. 2018 – Partnered with Wesley AME Zion Church – Community Block Party, Harrisburg, PA - 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 - donations given by an anonymous Church Ministry in Harrisburg, PA
Dec. 2018 – Free Christmas Baskets - donations given by an anonymous Church Ministry in Harrisburg, PA
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2019
Feb. 2019 – Provided lunch at the Texas Roadhouse 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 11 years and under on homelessness, their role
as well as prevention and never being too young to serve God and their Community
Apr. 2019 – Dominican Republic - International H.O.P.E. Inc. internationally Help Overcome Poverty; ministered overseas with Pastor
Madeline Clark of New Zion Agape Fellowship Church
May 2019 – Mother's Day Bags of Love. Thanks to BBT Bank (Marcie McCardell and volunteers), Shiloh Evang. / Missionary Dept, Mother
Eugenia Moten, Safronia Perry and the Hope Station. Thank you all for either volunteering, physical donations, financial contributions, in-kind space, prayers and everything in between. We provided Bags of Love to shelter and homeless women.
May 2019 – Senators and International H.O.P.E. Inc. - we were provided courtesy tickets for the Veterans to enjoy the game
June 2019 – Prepared Father's Day Breakfast at the cancer center for 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 State wide
Sept. 2019 – Partnered with Altrusa of South Central PA to feed the homeless and less fortunate
Oct. 2019 – 1st Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness event, Harrisburg, Pa
Oct. 2019 – WE ARE OFFICIALLY LOCATED IN LAKE MARY, FLORIDA and still conducting business in Harrisburg, Pa
Nov. 2019 – Bethesda Mission donated free Thanksgiving Turkey Meal Bags to International H.O.P.E. Inc. to assist in feeding the less
fortunate Community in Harrisburg, Pa with the helpful assistance/delivery completed by Ebony Rogers (aka Ebony MagicBrush)
Dec. 2019 – Bethesda Mission donated free Christmas Turkey Meal Bags to International H.O.P.E. Inc. to assist in feeding the less
fortunate Community in Harrisburg, Pa with the helpful 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, homeless and less fortunate. Copies are available on the author
website: www.kimberlystrattontheauthor.com , via Amazon (Kindle and paperback), on-line only through Barnes & Noble
(and the NOOK) and so many more links. Please type the following in your URL amazon.com/dp/B086Y65BX5 or
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Apr. 24, 2020 – Facebook Birthday Fundraiser that exceeded $540.00. We were able to send food packages, meals, supplies and funds
to families and organizations in Pennsylvania, Thailand and Florida. The Dominican Republic is next. 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 as well as provide "thank you for your service" sweets to the Staff
Nov. 2020 – Bethesda Mission donated 60 free Thanksgiving Turkey Meal Bags to International H.O.P.E. Inc. to assist in feeding the less
fortunate Community in Harrisburg, Pa with the helpful assistance/delivery completed by Ebony Rogers (aka Ebony MagicBrush)
Dec. 2020 – Bethesda Mission donated 60 free Christmas Turkey Meal Bags to International H.O.P.E. Inc. to assist in feeding the less
fortunate Community in Harrisburg, Pa with the helpful 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 ziplocked 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. 20201 - Cookies of Love delivered to all 3 Ronald McDonald Houses in Orlando, FL (thanks to a generous donator)
Nov. 2021 - C.A.R.E. Outreach Ministry (Church At The Well, Sanford, FL) & its volunteers created Thanksgiving Bags for families in need
Nov. 2021 – 3rd year in a row - Bethesda Mission donated 45 free Thanksgiving Turkey Meal Bags to International H.O.P.E. Inc. to assist in
feeding the less fortunate Community in Harrisburg, Pa with the helpful assistance/delivery completed by Ebony Rogers (aka Ebony
MagicBrush)
Dec. 2021 – Bethesda Mission donated 45 free Christmas Turkey Meal Bags to International H.O.P.E. Inc. to assist in feeding the less
fortunate Community in Harrisburg, Pa with the helpful assistance/delivery completed by Ebony Rogers (aka Ebony MagicBrush)
Dec. 2021 – C.A.R.E. Outreach Ministry (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.
Outreach Ministry at 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)
May 2022 - C.A.R.E. Outreach Ministry at Church At The Well, Sanford, FL delivered 20 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, pray and minister
June 2022 - Partnered with Church At The Well, Sanford, FL. Prepped and cooked 44 dinner meals for the Ronald McDonald House
residents in Orlando, FL
July 2022 - Partnered with local grocery store 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 started by Pastor Kimberly at Church At The Well, Sanford, FL to feed the
homeless and less fortunate during the summer months and provide Personal Care Kits
Nov. 2022 - 4th year in a row - Bethesda Mission donated 50 free Thanksgiving Turkey Meal Bags to International H.O.P.E. Inc. to assist in
feeding the less fortunate Community in Harrisburg, Pa with the helpful assistance/delivery completed by Ebony Rogers (aka Ebony
MagicBrush)
Dec. 2022 – Bethesda Mission donated 50 free Christmas Turkey Meal Bags to International H.O.P.E. Inc. to assist in feeding the less
fortunate Community in Harrisburg, Pa with the helpful assistance/delivery completed by Ebony Rogers (aka Ebony MagicBrush)
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2023
Jan. 2023 - Partnered with A Starr's Place for the Domestic Violence Survivor's gala, Gainesville, FL
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 travel (completed a 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 (part of International HOPE Inc.) and volunteers will feed the
homeless and less fortunate during the summer months and provide Personal Care Kits
July 2023 - C.A.R.E. Outreach Ministry (part of International HOPE Inc.) will donate roughly 800 diapers to the Pregnancy Center in Sanford, FL to assist Mothers and their babies
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2019 - 2026 Travel & Fundraising
Completed:
April 2019 - International missions trip to 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 missions trip to Cuba - hosted by an anonymous charitable ministry)
To Be Completed (list will be added/altered as the Lord sees fit):
2024 - International travel (missions trip - hosted by an anonymous charitable ministry)
2025 - International Travel Fundraiser for support a ministry in the Dominican Republic (2nd visit)
2025 - International Travel Fundraiser for support a ministry in Cuba (2nd visit)
2027 - International Travel Fundraiser for support to feed in Jamaica
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TBD:
International Travel and Fundraiser for support to physically feed in Thailand
International travel with IMO (International Mission Opportunities) to Lekki, Nigeria (Africa)
All donations eligible for a tax write off - big or small, we take it all ~ Donate TODAY
CashApp $InternationalHOPE Paypal.me/HOPE717
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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 !!
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Community First
Making A Difference
International H.O.P.E. Inc. is in the business of changing and shaping lives. The work we do at our Non-Profit Organization is aimed at providing a holistic approach to solving some of our society’s biggest challenges. We make sure the Community is empowered by putting our footprint on ending hunger for individuals and families locally and internationally.
We provide outreach, education and services for our Veterans, Elderly, the Youth, Homeless and food deprived
With our organization’s mission always in mind, we strive to find new strategies for dealing with these challenges: feeding, education and support services for our Veterans, Elderly, the Youth, the Homeless and food deprived. Outreach is something that we take very seriously and our team is working each and every day to make a positive impact. Contact us to learn more about our commitment to this cause.
Food Donations and Costs
At International H.O.P.E. Inc., we are dedicated to stepping up our efforts in addressing the issues of food deprived people in the Community. Obtaining food donations is not always an easy feat but through cooperation and community empowerment we believe we can facilitate progress in this area. We also do our part by having NO overhead costs. All persons on our team - even the CEO - are all volunteers. We sell merchandise as well as fundraise to help offset our food purchase costs. We are always striving to make a difference and invite you to learn more and lend your support.
Voltaire
“Every man is guilty of all the good he did not do”
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Contributions
International H.O.P.E. Inc. would like to take the time to dedicate this page to those who are planting seeds in International H.O.P.E. Inc.'s (previously known as HOPE 717, Inc.) ministry. We are grateful for those who labor among us and with us. We are appreciative of those who not only give their valuable time to assist us with our mission and vision, but give their unconditional love as well. We are humbled by all of the prayers we receive and the prayer requests we are asked to provide. We are filled with so much gratitude for the spiritual and financial blessings from up above and from all of you. Teamwork makes the dream work.
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I personally want to thank my Board Members. Thank you for all that you contribute, all that you do and believing in God's vision. Your faith in International H.O.P.E. Inc. means so much to me that words will never express.
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Philippians 4:6 "Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God."
Contact International H.O.P.E. Inc.
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