The Baptist Church of Greene has "adopted" two local Christian service organizations -- Hope Haven Gospel Mission and Hope House Maine. Each month a new theme will be chosen in support of one or both of these groups.
For March and April:
Hope House Needs Diapers!
All Sizes, Types, and Brands!
We can change the lives of new mothers, by helping them change their babies' diapers!
Help gives H.O.P.E.!
In January and February 2008 We Supported our Food Pantry!
We Brought in 68 Jars of Jams and Jellies! We put the J back into PB&J!
Thank You for Enabling us to Help Our Needful Neighbors!
Food Gives H.O.P.E.
In November & December, 2007 We SOCKED IT To Hope Haven!
We Brought in 326 Pairs Of New Socks (all kinds) for Hope Haven!
Socks! Socks! Socks!
Hope Haven Gospel Mission
209 Lincoln Street Lewiston, ME 04240 207-783-6086
Hope Haven Gospel Mission is a faith based, Christian Ministry whose mission is to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ while providing shelter, meals and hope, and offering assistance in the development of moral character by mentoring willing clients to re-enter the world as responsible citizens for Christ.
Homeless individuals and families (Men, Women & Children) are fed and housed for a limited period of time to allow them to get settled in the area. The single men may choose to stay under our rehabilitation program. Regular assessments are made as to their progress, and to determine if the individual has complied consistently; demonstrating a genuine need to remain in the program.
Hope Haven Gospel mission is one of the largest Gospel Missions in the northeastern New England area. It helps all classes of people with various needs, from within and without of the Community. Its primary functions are:
House, feed and care for the needs of homeless individuals and families through our emergency shelter;
Offer temporary shelter to willing and serious minded men through our "G.R.A.C.E. Rehabilitation Program" that is available for those needing help;
Offer temporary shelter to willing and serious minded men through our "G.R.A.C.E. Rehabilitation Program" that is available for those needing help;
Morning and Evening feeding to street people through our soup-kitchen. Lunch is served on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays. We also have chapel services on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in the evening;
Helping others with encouragement and hope.
Hope Haven Gospel Mission can be found on the web at:
Hope House Maine provides support for anyone, singles or couples, who need support in pregnancy or early parenting.
The Pregnancy and Single Moms' Support Center and Bearly-Used Boutique 91 College Street Lewiston, Maine 04240 207-777-3776
Classes and Support Groups on birth preparation, parenting skills, life skills, single mothering, abuse recovery, health and first aid, healthy relationships;
Helpful literature;
Book and video library (an extensive family video section with over 700 videos);
Quarterly baby showers, and new-baby gift bags;
Seasonal parties;
Free gifts to moms at many of the activities;
Nursery and childcare for infants to age 10 during most activities;
Transportation as needed;
Work experience certification, an opportunity to learn employable skills and earn a certificate in 1 of 6 different volunteer jobs at the center, with childcare provided.
Women's Health Cottage 87 College Street Lewiston, Maine 04240 207-777-3776
Free pregnancy tests;
Free pregnancy option information;
Free prenatal care;
Labor support doulas;
Homebirth Midwifery;
Breastfeeding support;
Childbirth classes;
Free literature on pregnancy, birth, and newborn care.
