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
Exciting support from the city
Why in Versailles:
Quality Industries Sheltered Workshop
Purchase four parcels across from Shop
Affordable location
In the town center
Great access to services
City Participating
17. Ackert Park Update – Kendall & Shari
Census
Currently at 68 Residents
6 Residents with developmental
disabilities
3 with mental limitations
Challenges
Plumbing & Electrical updates
New AC units
Donations (received on behalf of New Hope Christian Community)
2,256 female items 4 cases of holiday decorations
1,184 male items 27 TVs
26 chairs/tables 32 Quilts & lap warmers
24 boxes of decorating items 6 Shelves
18. Ackert Park Update (continued)
Volunteer activity (on behalf of New Hope Christian Community)
Quarterly Volunteer Service Hours
Residential activities 48 hours
Personal Shopping 16 hours
Clothing Room 82 hours
Ministry
Church services 32 hours
Bible study 42 hours
Harvester 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
Presented at Missouri Convention
Worked with activities director to
oversee activities for residents
Visited residents one-on-one
Oversaw the clothing wardrobe
Monitors the New Hope FaceBook account
Wrote articles for the newsletter
Conducted interviews for future e-blasts
Prepared and sent letters to donors
Special Events planning and preparation
Made 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 NHCC’s
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 – Paige !!!!