Spring 2015 Newsletter - Hope Within Ministries

Spring 2015
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul firm and secure — Hebrews 6:19
Hope Within Is Touching Lives Every Day
By Dr. Eric F. Hussar, Medical Director
By Donita Sturgis, CRNP, President
Hope Within is touching lives every day, and I feel privileged to be part of this. Patients come to us for a variety
of physical, mental, and spiritual issues, and they feel so
grateful to be able to come to an office where they can
receive high-quality care without becoming bankrupt
from medical expenses. They also enjoy coming because
they feel they are respected, honored, and loved, which
may not have been evident in other venues. Our patients
know they matter to us, and more importantly, they are of
great worth to God.
The words from Dr. Hussar describe just one visit encounter at Hope Within. As we look back and share with you
some of the milestones from 2014 as well as some of our
hopes for 2015, it is with a sheer sense of awe at what
God has done through this ministry!
I had a conversation with a patient a few weeks ago. We
have been managing her heart disease, and now she is
sensing a need to get involved again with a local church.
She fears there may be some pain with this because she
deals with some personal issues and memories from the
past; therefore, she was hesitant to try church. As I talked
with her, we discussed how God does not always spare us
from pain, but He uses that pain for the greater good of
our healing. In order for us to become who He wants us
to be, sometimes we must experience the pain and allow
God to use it to make us whole. This woman seemed to
take this to heart. Pray that “Rose” would discover God’s
heart for her as she walks this road.
Since our inception, Hope Within has cared for more
than 1,500 unique individuals. In 2014 the center had
1,370 patient visits, enrolled 126 new patients, and discharged 84 – many to health coverage. The center completed 196 applications for patients to receive free medications through the Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs
from pharmaceutical companies. 186 labs were drawn and
completed on site and 386 were drawn and sent to one of
our healthcare partners. Hope Within Community Health
Center also implemented the Community Connect Epic
Electronic Health Record in May. Another milestone for
2014 was the launch of the Hope Within Counseling Services program, serving 43 families in need in our region.
We are blessed by those who sacrificially give of their
time and serve as faithful volunteers. They truly are the
lifeblood that keeps the center operational. We are grateful to our community for your diverse support and investment in Hope Within. This is our opportunity to thank
you, our 2014 partners! Your service and gifts make it possible for staff and volunteers to touch lives with tangible
help and hope every day.
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2014 Annual Report
2014 Funding Support
Hope Within is grateful for the diversified support of our
program as demonstrated in this graphic. Total revenue,
not including in-kind support from our health care partners, was $386,038 in 2014. In addi(on to the organiza(ons listed below, gi+s from individuals made up 25% of
total funds received.
Thank you to all who gave so generously!
Health Care Partners
Drayer Physical Therapy
Health Depot
Lancaster General Health
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Med. Center
Pinnacle Health System
Sloan’s Pharmacy
Tristan Associates
Church Partners
Bossler Mennonite Church
Calvary Church
Centenary United Methodist Church
Community Bible Church
Conewago Church of the Brethren
Derry Presbyterian Church
Elizabethtown Brethren in Christ Church
Elizabethtown Mennonite Church
Evangelical Free Church of Hershey
Florin Church of the Brethren
Grace Church
Grace Fellowship Church of Ephrata
Hope Community Church
H. O. W. Ministries
Lives Changed By Christ
Living Hope Assembly
Living Water Community Church
Mount Calvary Church of Elizabethtown
Corporate and Civic Groups
Bill Ke=ering Masonry and Construc(on
Buse Funeral Home
DAS Companies, Inc.
Elizabethtown Flooring
Elizabethtown Rotary Club
Geoff Good Concrete
Hondru Chevrolet of Elizabethtown
John E. Mar(n Contractor
Ke=ering Masonry & Concrete
Lanco Tac(cal, LLC
Longenecker's Hatchery, Inc.
Pennsy Supply
P.P.C. Lubricants, Inc.
Sage Financial Group
Spot Light Media
The Country Store
Grant Makers
Anne & Phillip GlaCelter III Founda(on
Armstrong Founda(on
Breast Cancer Survivors Founda(on Inc.
Bryn Mawr Trust Company
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Community Aid, Inc.
Cornerstone Ministry Services
Fidelity Charitable
First Energy Founda(on
Highmark Blue Shield
Lancaster County Community Founda(on
McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division of NcNeil-PPC Inc.
Fund
Schneider Electric/Square D Founda(on
The Lehman Fund – TFEC
United Way of the Capital Region
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Upcoming Fundraising Events
New York City Bus Trip: March 14
Join us for a trip to NYC on Saturday, March 14! Ride on an Execu(ve
Coach bus depar(ng from Hope Within at 7 a.m. and going directly to
Bryant Park in NYC! You will be able to explore NYC on your own for the
en(re day. $60 per person.
Please contact Anne Marie at 717-367-9797, ext. 303, or
[email protected] today to reserve your seat!
Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community: May 16
Saturday, May 16th, 9:00 AM, at Harrisburg Area Community College.
Mark your calendars now to join our team at the Highmark Walk for a
Healthy Community!
To register to walk or donate to support a par(cipant or team, go to
h=p://hcf.convio.net/hopewithin
Hope Within Golf Tournament: September 11
Mark your calendar for this great event! Tournament will be held at Deer Valley Golf Course in Hummelstown; 1:30
start. Cost to register is $65 per golfer; preference is registra(on in teams of four. Registra(on includes greens fees,
card, and dinner. Great prizes will be up for grabs as well!
Contact Anne Marie at [email protected] to register today!
Save the Dates
Dream Ride Lancaster: September 19 / Congregational Bible Church, Marietta
Flavors of Ethiopia: October 17 /Mount Calvary Family Life Center, Elizabethtown
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The mission of Hope Within Ministries is to demonstrate the love of God and proclaim the Gospel of Christ.
We accomplish this primarily through the provision of high-quality free primary health care and related services to the medically uninsured, financially needy popula,on in our community. We seek to show God’s
love through the care that we provide and share His good news with pa,ents who are interested.
How You Can Help Hope Within Ministries
Current Needs
Support Needs
Copy paper, stamps, tri-fold paper towels, K-cups
(coffee, tea, hot chocolate) for volunteers, nonexpired glucometer test strips One Touch, Free Style
Lite, Accu-check Compact Plus, True Balance), Staples or Giant gift cards, white kitchen trash bags, small
white trash bags, $100 Lowes gift card to purchase
end table and light for Hope Within Counseling Services, $100 gift toward bookshelf for Hope Within
Counseling Services.
Please consider a secure online donation at
www.hopewithin.org today. Hope Within needs your partnership as we seek to meet physical, emotional, and spiritual
needs through our primary health care and counseling services! Thank you to the many individuals, churches, businesses, civic groups, foundations, and health care partners – you
make our services possible.
Service Needs
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We need nurses, MAs, CANs to volunteer at the
center. Contact Robin at
[email protected]
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We need front office and reception volunteers.
Contact Anne Marie at
[email protected]
We need volunteers for special events. Contact
Donita at [email protected]
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Hope Within partners with Community Aid. Drop off your
used shoes and clothing in the bin located at Hope Within!
Community Aid gives Hope Within a gift for items donated!