1. New Hope Christian Community
Ackert Park Skilled Care Community
November 20th, 2011
2. Philosophy of Care
New Hope Christian Community was formed to serve persons with mental and
physical handicaps who desire to live in an environment where they can develop
to their fullest potential. These individuals share the same basic need as all of us:
to be loved and accepted as they are.
"Whatever you did for the least of these my brothers, you did for me."
Jesus - Mathew 25:40
3. Resident Engaged Community Resident Care Community
Village Connectivity Emotional Wellbeing
Vocational Connectivity Physical Wellbeing
Social Connectivity Spiritual Wellbeing
Resident/Staff Connectivity Intellectual Wellbeing
"Whatever you did for the least of these my brothers, you did for me."
Jesus - Mathew 25:40
6. Purchase of Versailles property
ļExciting support from the city
ļWhy in Versailles:
ļ¼ Quality Industries Sheltered Workshop
ļ¼Purchase four parcels across from Shop
ļ¶ Affordable location
ļ¶ In the town center
ļ§ Great access to services
ļ§ City Participating
17. Ackert Park Update ā Kendall & Shari
ļCensus
ļCurrently at 68 Residents
ļ§6 Residents with developmental
disabilities
ļ§3 with mental limitations
ļChallenges
ļ§Plumbing & Electrical updates
ļ§New AC units
ļDonations (received on behalf of New Hope Christian Community)
ļ§ 2,256 female items ļ§ 4 cases of holiday decorations
ļ§ 1,184 male items ļ§ 27 TVs
ļ§ 26 chairs/tables ļ§ 32 Quilts & lap warmers
ļ§ 24 boxes of decorating items ļ§ 6 Shelves
18. Ackert Park Update (continued)
ļVolunteer activity (on behalf of New Hope Christian Community)
Quarterly Volunteer Service Hours
ļ§Residential activities 48 hours
ļ§Personal Shopping 16 hours
ļ§Clothing Room 82 hours
ļ§Ministry
ļ§Church services 32 hours
ļ§Bible study 42 hours
ļHarvester Christian Church is includes Ackert Park in their October annual
all church workday. They will be painting and cleaning blinds.
19. It is time for New Hope to Spread the News~!
New Hope Volunteer - Shari & Paige
ļ¼Presented at Missouri Convention
ļ¼Worked with activities director to
oversee activities for residents
ļ¼Visited residents one-on-one
ļ¼Oversaw the clothing wardrobe
ļ¼Monitors the New Hope FaceBook account
ļ¼Wrote articles for the newsletter
ļ¼Conducted interviews for future e-blasts
ļ¼Prepared and sent letters to donors
ļ¼Special Events planning and preparation
ļ¼Made room numbers/signs and room name plates
The NHCC Board is grateful for all Volunteer services
20. Ackert Park Update (continued)
We also want to recognize Paige Brune for
her contributions as NHCCās
On Site Ambassador at Ackert Park.
Paige provided a great assist to Shari in her
work during the summer Months
Staff in many areas that benefit the ministry of
New Hope Christian Community.
Thank you ā Paige !!!!