Even though we advertised the Christmas Party as a "Polar Express," it was hardly polar on Saturday, Dec. 9. However, neither the lack of cold nor all of the road closures could keep our families from enjoying the grace of God at our 1HOPE Christmas Party celebration.
Advent Devotional Day 11
Advent Devotional Day 4
Seeing the angel at the altar must have terrified this priest—no one else was allowed into this special place. This must be a divine act. Yet even more divine was the promise that God not only heard his and Elizabeth’s prayers (they were childless) but that their son would one day lead people back to God. There was hope for the people of Israel!
Thankful: Stakeholder Midstream
Based in San Antonio, Stakeholder operates in the energy sector and has organized a clay shoot fundraiser for the past seven years to support local charities. This year, on the occasion of the 8th anniversary of their unique event, Stakeholder selected 1HOPE for Kids as the beneficiary.
Thankful: Valcor and Urban Air
For the past couple of years, a heartwarming tradition has graced the Monday of Thanksgiving week for our 1HOPE community. Thanks to the generosity of our dedicated partner, Valcor Commercial Real Estate, Urban Air at North Park opened its doors exclusively for our families. In this exclusive three-hour experience, over 100 adults and children enjoyed a morning filled with laughter, adventure, and cherished memories.
Thankful: Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday follows the post-Thanksgiving Christmas shopping spree that starts with Black Friday. Most non-profits run a campaign on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving to kick off their end-of-year giving. Each year 1HOPE uses Giving Tuesday to focus on our sister organization, The New Braunfels Foster Closet.