Recent and Upcoming HOPE Meetings and Events
HOPE works through a yearly cycle of events in which community actions are selected by HOPE's member organizations, all necessary research and communications toward accomplishing our objectives is conducted, and the community assembles to address our concerns and proposals to public officials and other responsible parties. Community canvassing, issue advocacy training, and bringing community and corporate partners on board are also part of the annual HOPE schedule.
HOPE Action Celebration and Investment Drive Kick-Off
Monday, June 14th 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Tampa First 7th-Day Adventist Church
822 West Linebaugh Ave. Tampa FL 33612
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Come celebrate our Nehemiah Action, Kick-Off our Investment Drive, Build relationships with each other, and enjoy music and food.
Please RSVP to Sharon Streater, 813-221-4673.
Earlier Events 2008-2010
HOPE Nehemiah Action
Monday, April 19, 6:30 pm (sign-in)
Mt. Calvary 7th-Day Adventist Church
4902 N. 40th Street, Tampa FL 33610
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The Nehemiah Assembly is HOPE's largest annual event and its most visible community action, addressing community concerns to public officials and securing committments to shared goals. This year we hope to have 1500 in attendance.
HOPE Team Assembly
Monday, March 1, 6:30 pm
St. James House of Prayer Episcopal Church
E. Columbus & N. Central Avenue
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At the 3/1 Team Assembly we will hear initial reports from our 3 Issue Committees - Education & Youth, Dental Health Care, and Homelessness - and prepare for the 3/22 Rally.
Clergy, Board Members & other Justice Ministry Team Members are especially encouraged to attend in preparation for the annual Nehemiah Action.
Research to Action Process Training & Kick-Off
Thursday December 3 2009, 6:30- 8:30 pm
New Life Pentecostal Church of God
1611 E. Bougainvillea Avenue
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We will begin with a brief review of our issue criteria, research process and timeline toward the 4/19 Nehemiah Action, and then break out for our three issue committees to hold meetings.
This is an important meeting for everyone who is active in HOPE. Please remind other members of your justice ministry network that were at the convention, in your house meetings, and/or have an interest in working on the Education & Youth, Homeless, or Dental Health Care Committee to attend!
2009 HOPE Annual Convention
Monday November 9 2009, 6:30 ~ 8:30 pm
Beulah Baptist Institutional Church
1006 W. Cypress Street, Tampa FL 33606
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Member organizations will elect and install HOPE executive officers for 2009-2010, approve and announce new member organizations, hear reports from working groups on HOPE's selected issues, and vote on issues and objectives for 2009. Make sure you have the Nov. 9th annual HOPE Convention, from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, on your calendars. Also, you can announce the location at your Justice Ministry House Meetings!
HOPE Action Celebration & Investment Drive Kick-Off
Monday, June 8, 2009 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
The New Life Pentecostal Church of God
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This is not just a time to launch the investment drive it is also an evening of celebration for everyone's faithful efforts leading up to the Action and the successes we've had in our new issue area. Updates on each area will be given and congregations will be publicly acknowledged for their successes. Anyone in your congregation is of course welcome but it is most vital that your Team members and Network members be in attendance. Food will be potluck style with deserts and finger foods.
HOPE Nehemiah Action
Monday April 27 2009, 6:30 pm ~ 8:30 pm
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HOPE will receive reports and seek public commitments on proposals to tackle prioritized problems related to Dental Care, the Homeless, and our Youth.
HOPE Annual Convention - 20th Anniversary
6:30 Monday October 27 2008
34th Street Church of God
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HOPE celebrates of 20 years of effective community service at this year's annual Convention. Member organizations will also elect and install HOPE executive officers for 2008-2009, approve and announce new member organizations, hear reports from working groups on HOPE's selected issues, and vote on issues and objectives for 2009.
Listening Team Assembly
6:30 Monday October 13 2008
St. Paul Lutheran Church
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Member organizations' community Listening Teams will meet to report on the listening process, vote to prioritize problem areas, approve nominations for HOPE offices, and report committments for Convention attendance.
Nehemiah Action 2008
6:00 Monday April 7 2008
Lake Magdalene United Methodist Church
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HOPE's largest annual assembly, the Nehemiah Action uses the strength of our our united voice to directly address public officials and obtain their public committments for positive change. This year we will address County Commisioners and Health Care administrators, seeking committments for effective assistance for the homeless and to increase availability of affordable dental care in Hillsborough County. Join us and bring your family, friends, and neighbors so that our voices may be heard.