partner with Hope4Gaston

www.hope4gaston.com
Holy Trinity Lutheran
Church
Ink Link Tattoos and
Piercing
J & G Fence Co. Inc.
James Worthy
Foundation
Jeff Mauney
JVB Sales, Inc.
Kate's Skating Rink
Krispy Kreme
Lifeway
Logan's Steak House
Lowe's Home
Improvement
Mt. Zion Restoration
Church
Myers Memorial
Methodist Church
New Covenant
Methodist Church
Parkwood Baptist Church
Planet Fitness
Sign Connection
Signs Now
SouthMinster
Presbyterian Church
St. Michael’s Catholic
Church
State Farm Insurance,
Anthony Gallant
Steve Davis Heating
and Air
Sundrop Bottling Co
Sunshine Uniform
T.J. Solomon
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Temple Baptist Church
Third Street
Presbyterian Church
Toys R Us
Twice the Ice
United Way of Gaston
County
Ultra Armor Fab and
Coatings
W. David White, DDS, PA
Walgreens
Wal-Mart
Wix Corp
Wix Filtration Corp.
PO Box 551387
Gastonia, NC 28055-1387
Phone 704-915-1646
Partners
Adverture Landing
Angel Food
Bank of America
Bethlehem Church
Beverly Knits
CaroMont Health
Citizens South
City of Gastonia
City of Gastonia Police
Department
City of Gastonia Fire
Department
City of Gastonia Sheriffs
Office
CL Rabb
Covenant Baptist Church
Covenant United
Methodist Church
Dunkin Donuts
Earl Tindol Ford
Emmanuel Missionary
Baptist church
Episode XI Studios
Red. Lutheran Church
First ARP Church
First Assembly of God
First Freewill Baptist Church
First Presbyterian Church
First Things First
First United Methodist
Church
First Wesleyan Church
Forest Pointe Church
Fresh Start, Inc.
Friendship Christian Church
Gaston Chamber of
Commerce
Gaston County Clergy
Collection, CG3
Gaston Family Health
Services, Inc.
Gastonia Grizzlies
Gastonia Sheet Metal
Grace Baptist
Greater Gaston Baptists
Assocation
Habitat for Humanity
Gastonia
Highland East
Redevelopment
Hillbillies BBQ
The Mission of Hope 4
Gaston Inc (H4G) is to provide compassionate, loving
support of food, clothing and
minor home repairs through
a cooperative effort of
churches, local government
and community citizens,
fostering increased
understanding and promoting
God's command to "love your
neighbor as yourself".
Our Story
Before
After
Hope4Gaston was founded in 2008. The concept was simple; a one
day event in which churches, businesses and local government
could come together and help those in need. Hope4Gaston’s first
endeavor in May 2009 produced 15 refurbished and painted homes,
1000 families were provided much needed food and well over 3000
people attended the block party, which included a free lunch, information booths and a play zone for children. The event was a complete success. The entire event was free to those involved, as well
as all services provided. This great day lead to a second event four
months later. On the second event day in October 2009, 35 homes
were refurbished, 1200 people received food, over 5000 people
attended the block party and we added a new element: a free ‘thrift
store’ we called our Closet of Hope, where over 2000 people received items such as clothing, shoes, toys, furniture and appliances.
In only four years Hope4Gaston has achieved great things in our
community through the eight events we have held, which include:
125 homes refurbished, 7 local school transformed by landscaping
projects, as well as exterior painting and repairs, over 50,000 people
have been provided food and over 15,000 people have received
items through our Closet of Hope. Hope4Gaston also provides a
free ‘dental clinic’ where an excess of $125,000 worth of dental
services have been made available at no charge to those individuals
without dental insurance. In addition, in April 2012 Hope4Gaston will
be partnering with CaroMont Healthcare, Gaston County Health
Department and Gaston Family Health Services to provide a free
‘medical clinic’. Six local communities have seen a dramatic decrease in crime which has positively restored citizen’s pride in their
neighborhoods. Hope4Gaston was one of three stories that secured
the 2010 ‘All American City Award’ back to Gastonia, NC.
Hope4Gaston was the sole reason Gastonia won the 2010 ‘National
Livability Award’ from the US Conference of Mayors. Hope4Gaston
was the 2011 ‘Gaston Together Community Leadership Award’
winner. We were also honored to receive the ‘Wisdom of Solomon
Award’ from Temple Emmanuel for our vast community outreach. Our greatest accomplishment by far has been our ability to
provide all the services mentioned above at no cost to those in
need. How is this possible, you may ask? Hope4Gaston has received over $50,000 in Federal money through the City of Gastonia. These funds were used to buy materials for home repairs. This
$50,000 commitment translates to over 1.3 million dollars the city
saved that did not negatively affect homeowners and taxpayers. Our Closet of Hope has given over 1 million dollars worth of
inventory to those in need. We also receive funds from local
churches and businesses, however we are in great need for additional financial partners to come along side us and join in the impactful and worthwhile work we are doing in Gaston County.
If you or your organization would like to partner with Hope4Gaston,
please email or call us directly.
God Bless You!
John F Whitaker
John F Whitaker
Executive Director, Hope4Gaston
“Hope 4 Gaston is a group of caring, dedicated volunteers from all walks of life and since 2008 they have
worked tirelessly to make a difference in the community. They positively impact the lives of everyone they
touch and I am proud to have witnessed their work
firsthand. Along with their partners they have provided
everything from free dental care to home renovation,
helping those in need with nowhere else to turn. Gaston County is blessed to have an organization like
Hope 4 Gaston that steps in when no one else can.
Thank you for the great work you do”
Executive Director John Whitaker with the grateful Ms.
Hamm, Hope 4 Gaston’s 100th house restoration recipient.
~Sen. Kathy Harrington