Dear Friends of Hope Center,
This letter serves as an invitation, an opportunity, and a heartfelt thank you for your past support of Hope Center through your prayers, encouragement, and financial contributions.
We invite you to be in partnership with the vital work being done at Hope Center in Latvia, a place of refuge and hope for young mothers and their babies. This is an opportunity to support Hope Center’s mission of transforming the future of young mothers and their babies to be a partner with us in this important ministry.
This past June, Hope Center proudly celebrated our 20th anniversary – a milestone that reflects two decades of unwavering commitment to empowering single, young pregnant women who often face immense challenges. Many arrive at our doors with little support, battling the aftermath of trauma and uncertainty about their future. Our mission is to provide them with the tools, resources, and love they need to navigate this critical time in their lives.
Since our founding in 2004 by the women of the Latvian Methodist Church, we have helped over 250 mothers and 400 children in the shelter and thousands of mothers and children in our nonresidential program. At Hope Center, we focus on essential life skills, vocational training, and positive parenting education. By equipping these mothers with the skills they need, we help them build brighter futures for themselves and their families.
Legacy Giving Opportunity!
Beginning in 2025, you will be able to give to Hope Center through estate plans such as wills, trusts, or other planned gifts. This meaningful approach to philanthropy not only secures the future of Hope Center but also allows you to leave a lasting legacy while potentially enjoying tax advantages during your lifetime. Watch for more information to come in early 2025.
For the past 20 years, we have been blessed with the opportunity to impact the lives of the lost, the littlest, and the least of God’s children in Latvia. Thank you for being a part of our mission and for your generous heart. Together, we can help provide hope and a brighter future for the Hope Center’s mothers and children.
May You Live in the Generosity of Hope,
Gita Mednis
Rev. Gita Mednis, Co-Founder
Hope Center Board of Directors, Chair
Gita Bināne
Gita Binane, Director
Hope Center