“Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.
For the Lord is the great God, the great King above all gods.
In his hand are the depths of the earth, and the mountain peaks belong to him.”
Psalm 95:2-4
At Hospitality House Youth Development, we encourage our youth to practice gratitude and compassion for others. We are truly grateful for the many blessings God has bestowed upon us, including your support, and we wish each of you a Happy Thanksgiving.
ANNUAL FALL BANQUET RECAP:
On November 3 we hosted our annual Fall Banquet at the Metropolitan Ballroom & Clubroom in Golden Valley, MN. Over 300 guests enjoyed an evening of celebration emceed by WCCO’s Mike Max that included a program update from Executive Director Charles Moses, a dance performance by our youth, and the presentation of our Female Christian Athlete of the Year to Kourtney Bellfield and Male Christian Athlete of the Year to Bishop Hooks.
In addition, powerful testimonies were shared by current student Sharell Letam, alumnus Tyrus Hayes, and retiring Program Director George Rowley. George talked about how God has been moving in his life since he joined HHYD as a volunteer in 1998. We are forever grateful to George and his family for their many years of dedicated service to our community.
And lastly, thanks to the generosity of so many, we were able to reach our goal of raising $180K, which included raising $16K through our silent auction. We are so appreciative of the support. Thanks to all who made this such a special event, including our event sponsors (Cornwell Companies LLC, KTIS 98.5, Northeast Bank, Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ), Be The Change MN, Painted Turtle Chocolatier) and the staff at the Metropolitan Ballroom & Clubroom. We look forward to next year!
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DAILY LIFE IN THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
Harvest Fest provided a safe alternative to Halloween
Our girls participated in a MN Lynx/Jr WNBA basketball clinic on October 15th
Over 110 families gathered for our holiday meal on November 20th
GIFTS NEEDED FOR CHRISTMAS WITH DIGNITY:
We’ve received a full number of sign-ups for Christmas with Dignity this year! That means we need to urgently request new unwrapped gifts before our shopping event on December 13 that directly help families in the North Minneapolis area afford a dignified holiday season.
The biggest need is for teenage gifts like electronics of any kind, fashion items, sporting goods, or creative arts.
Donors may drop off new unwrapped gifts Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, December 10-12, 2024, the week of the event at Hospitality House any time between 9:00am and 4:00pm.
CHURCH SPOTLIGHT:
Congratulations to our partner New Hope Church who recently celebrated their 75th anniversary! The celebration included a silent auction, and a portion of the proceeds were donated to HHYD along with 9 coats for our youth. We are so grateful for their partnership!
Pictured left to right:
Matthew St. John
Senior Pastor
Walter Cox
HHYD Development Officer
Ryan Fair
Community Engagement Director
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Would you or someone you know like to work at HHYD?
Did you know Hospitality House Youth Development is hiring? HHYD is always looking for high-quality candidates to join our team:
- Development Director
- Administrative Assistant/Marketing Coordinator
If you or anyone you know might be interested, please share this link to the job descriptions: https://hhyd.org/job-opportunities/
Site Visits
Photos from a recent visit from the St. Thomas University softball team who decorated pumpkins and played dodgeball with our students.
Interested in a Site Visit? Contact Walter Cox, Development Officer wcox@hhyd.org or 612.522.4485
Volunteer
Hospitality House Youth Development is looking for new volunteers. What God-given talent would you like to share?
- Tutor a student in math or reading
- Bake a birthday cake
- Coach a basketball or baseball team
- Plan events
- Invite a group from your church, company or organization
We would love to hear from you! Call Melinda Brown at 612.522.4485 or apply online today.
Upcoming Events
December 13, 2024 – Christmas with Dignity
Thank you to our Sponsors
Fall Banquet Sponsors: Cornwell Companies LLC, KTIS 98.5, Northeast Bank, and Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ), Be The Change MN, Painted Turtle Chocolatier
Women’s Luncheon Sponsor: JE Dunn Construction
Spring Business Sponsors: Cornwell Companies LLC, RYAN, Green Wealth Management Group, Northeast Bank, SCHEELS, Impact Power to Connect, Tradition Capital Bank, Genesis Trading LTD, Salvation Army, and Lotus Restaurant Minneapolis.
