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Springfield, MO
YOUR BUSINESS AUTHORITY
Springfield, MO
Mission Statement:
Convoy of Hope, a faith-based organization founded in 1994, has a driving passion to feed the world. With a long history as an early responder in times of natural disasters, Convoy of Hope has been a Four Star Charity as recognized by Charity Navigator for 11 consecutive years. In the last 20 years, Convoy of Hope has served more than 67 million people. For more information please visit http://www.convoyofhope.
Service Area:
Convoy of Hope had another record-breaking year in 2013 when the number of children enrolled in our children’s feeding initiative topped 145,000. Convoy of Hope mobilized tens of thousands of volunteers, held community outreach events in cities throughout the nation and responded to disasters by bringing help and hope to those in need. In 2013:
People Served: 7,990,744
Volunteers Mobilized: 43,187
Goods Distributed: $79.4 million (wholesale value)
Disasters Responded to: 15
Community Events: 47
Annual Events:
As part of our 20th Anniversary celebration, we began focusing on the theme “Kindness Changes Everything.” In January, Hal Donaldson, president & co-founder, challenged Missouri lawmakers at the Governor’s Prayer Breakfast to make 2014 a year of compassion and kindness. To that end, our “Kindness Changes Everything” campaign was launched for no other reason than to spread kindness by doing good works through the nation and the world.
Learn more at convoyofhope.org/kind.
Funding:
Convoy of Hope finished 2013 in excellent financial shape. Total resources received increased to $114 million. As a result, Convoy of Hope was able to expand our children’s feeding initiative and invest in new and exciting ways to combat hunger and poverty throughout the world.
How People & Businesses Can Help:
Visit The Hope Supply (www.convoyofhope.org/blog) where you can read, watch and experience our work where hope is the heart of the story.
Testimonial:
Convoy of Hope has earned its eleventh consecutive 4-star rating from Charity Navigator. Receiving four out of a possible four stars indicates that an organization adheres to good governance and other best practices that minimize the chance of unethical activities and consistently executes its mission in a fiscally responsible way. Less than one percent of the charities Charity Navigator rates have received at least 11 consecutive 4-star evaluations. This indicates that Convoy of Hope outperforms most other charities in America.
Taking shape on 3.5 acres just east of State Highway H/Glenstone Avenue in the area of Valley Water Mill Park are the Fulbright Heights Apartments – three 23,000-square-foot buildings with 24 units each for a total of 72 one- and two-bedroom apartments.