Burgess House of Hope

Burgess House of Hope Back-to-School event 2024.

What a privilege it is to help these young minds embark on their educational journeys. Education truly is the most powerful tool for change, as wisely stated by Nelson Mandela.

Oh, how I’ve missed these sweet faces! There is no greater joy than giving back.

Easter is more than just eggs and candy. It is also about peace, joy, and LOVE!

Easter is the embodiment of love - the love of Christ and God our Father. It’s a time to share that love with those who mean the most, but also to extend it to our communities.

Let everything you do be done in love.” — 1 Corinthians 16:14

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CHRISTMAS IS MOST TRULY
CHRISTMAS WHEN WE CELEBRATE IT BY GIVING
THE LIGHT OF LOVE TO THOSE WHO NEED IT MOST.

Thank you to everyone who was part of The Burgess House of Hope Christmas Blessing!!

If we could learn to make LOVE a priority, it would resolve a lot of the conflits that have become way over
complicated.

Thanksgiving is not just about giving thanks , but also about giving back. Gratitude and giving back go hand in hand with each other.

With much gratitude, we were able to bless several families with turkeys for Thanksgiving and winter coats for the kiddos.

Thanks so everyone who donated. We couldn’t do what do without your support. *Due to all the rain we didn’t get many photos, but here are a few, their little smiles say it all.

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” – Leo Buscaglia

Such an honor to host our annual harvest party at the Burgess House of Hope.

Thank you to everyone who came out and to all our volunteers. A special thank you to Kirk's farm market for providing pumpkins for all our kiddos.

Burgess House of Hope Fall Harvest Party, Sunday October 8th 2:00 - 4:00 PM. Everyone is welcome!!!!

We would love your support, wether that is helping play games, paint pumpkins, or helping get the supplies we will need.

Harvest Party Supplies.
1. 40 Small Pumpkins (football/bowling ball size)
2. 4 fall table cloths.
3. Washable paints for painting pumpkins
4. Paint brushes and Foam brushes.
5. 4 gallons of Apple cider.
6. Face paint kit.

One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.” –Malala Yousafzai

Every child should have an equality of opportunity to receive an education. With the help of so many amazing people, together we were able to supply 25 + kids with new backpacks and all the necessary supplies needed.

Thank you to everyone who helped support The Burgess If Hope kiddos GO BACK TO SCHOOL!

A big THANK YOU to AREAA Columbus Realtors who sponsored over 10 of our kiddos. Thank you for your generosity!

This weekend! SATURDAY SERVICE FROM 10-12, no appointment needed, tell your friends! Hope Task Force will be there with additional resources!

** Volunteers please arrive 9:45 Friday to help unload and pre-pack, Saturday at 9 for service. Thank you!!

Judah Tabernacle
3176 South High St
43207

Hard to believe these kiddos are getting ready to go back to school.

We are still in need of backpacks for our back to school program.

Boy: 16-Black
Boy: 14-Black
Boy: 14-Red
Girl: -10-Red+Black
Girl: 6- Purple
Girl: 7 pink/girly
Girl: 7 pink/purple girly
Boy: 13 Black
Boy: 11 black or blue
Boy: 3rd grade Marvel
Boy: 5th grade Dark colors
Boy: 6 anything boyish.

If you would like make a financial contribution, we accept donations through our PayPal & Venmo accounts, you can also write a check to Burgess House of Hope.

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PH4V85FQLPCJN&fbclid=PAAaan-o4EgPmH-F3BS47ID1xqu2aOz96LaTm-haSV0v6tvIG_2iWceW2tqcw_aem_AXJtkfB9H--lsob1eFn5S30-emMooAJGX0czgTf6-97QBZ28zMBO5BWDwLu5fK1p3nk

It’s hard to believe that today was our last Summer Day at The Burgess House. Which means summer is almost over 😢 and these kiddos are getting ready to go back to school.

We have had so much fun!! Thank you to everyone who made The Burgess House of Hope summer program possible. It took a lot of helping hands to provide delicious meals, games, arts & crafts, and all our fun activities this summer for 25-30 kids each week. We couldn’t have done it without all your help!!

Special thanks to Ryan and Alicia Meyers for renting the bounce house for the kiddos today. What a sweet surprise.

Children need at least one person in their life who thinks the sun rises and sets on them, someone who delights in their existence and love them unconditionally.
-pam leo

Always a beautiful day at the Burgess House!!

A beautiful day at the Burgess House!

Thank you to everyone who came out to help serve. We have the most amazing youth and young adults, who take time out of their busy summer schedules to serve our city. You guys rock!!

Thank you for sending your team down weekly.

One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.” –Malala Yousafzai

Every child should have an equal opportunity to receive an education. With your help we can help children in need receive the supplies necessary for back-to-school.

We have 25 Burgess House kiddos that need help.

If you would like to sponsor a child here are ways to help:

1. You can pick a specific child to shop for and provide the backpack and all the necessary items they need to go back to school.
2. Or You can make a financial contribution through Venmo, Cashapp, Check, made to Burgess House of Hope or Credit/Debit, via PayPal(you do not need a PayPal account).
Items needed:
New Back Packs
Folders
Wide ruled notebook paper
Spiral notebooks
Multi Subject notebooks
#2 Pencils
Colored pencils
Large glue sticks
Washable markers
Large erasers
Loose wide-lined notebook paper.
Scissors
Highlighters.

Thanks in advance for all of your help and support! If you have any questions please contact Kendra Smith at 614-563-6342

Before a child walks they sing.
Before they write they draw.
As soon as they stand they dance.
Art is fundamental to human expression. -PHYLICIA RASHAD

Thank you for always bringing art projects for the Burgess kiddos!

Blessed to have such an amazing team! Thank you to everyone who came out today!

Building Community!!

City transformation happens when you build community. Something as simple as a neighborhood gathering with friends, popsicle, and a splash pad. It doesn’t take much!! It all begins with LOVE!!

Thank you to everyone who supported our mission!!

SUMMER FUN!!!
Another beautiful day at the Burgess House of Hope.

Thank you for coming out and helping support our summer program.

Happy Father’s Day!! Hope all the dads get to enjoy their day!!🍗👩‍🍳🍔🍖

Love your neighbor as yourself!!

Another beautiful day with all the Burgess House kiddos. Thank you who brought an amazing team out. The kids had so much fun playing and hanging out.

Come join us!! Every Wednesday this summer from 2-4pm.

The best moments are those you forget to take pictures of…. A great first start for our Summer Program, so many friends and neighbors to count. Thanks to everyone who came out to help serve. Especially for bringing games, for leading the event and for donating all the delicious food.

Thank you, to this amazing group of young adults. Who spent their Friday evening helping get the Burgess House flower beds ready for summer. We appreciate all your hard work. Thank you!!

Can’t wait!!! Only 5 more days until our Summer program starts.

I had the cutest little helpers today passing out flyers for the Burgess House of Hope summer program.

We have a lot of fun events and activities scheduled for the Burgess House kids this summer. If you would like to partner with us, here are some items that you can donate in order to help out.

Items needed:
Meal (we will be providing a hot meal at all our events)
Fresh Fruit
Cookies
Cupcakes
Fruit that snacks
Small water bottles
Water balloon kits
Bubbles
Popsicles

Wish list, would be a Gaga Ball Pit.

15ft Gaga Ball Pit Inflatable Portable Gaga Pit Ball Game Gagaball Court with Blower https://www.walmart.com/ip/2982416551

Amazon links for water balloons and bubbles:
Joyin Toy 12 Pack 14’’ Big Bubble Wand Assortment (1 Dozen) with Bubble Refill Solution - Super Value Pack of Summer Toy Party Favor (12 Bubble + 12 Refill Pack = 24pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FI4GSLM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_Q8YVSE80DSMGYN2XY2CK

Play Day Bubble Maker Stick Toy with 30 Ounce Bubble Solution, 6 Pack, Multiple Colors https://www.walmart.com/ip/44664722

Bunch O Balloons - 420 Rapid-Fill Water Balloons (12 Pack), Multi-Colored https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087KF8DVT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ap

Starting Wednesday June 7th from 2-4pm.
We are super excited to announce that we will be providing a free summer program for the Burgess House kiddos every Wednesday this summer. We will have Food, Games, arts & crafts, any many fun activities. With rising food cost we are hoping this will be a little relief to the Burgess community.

If you would like to help support us by volunteering, donating food or a meal please reach out to Kendra Smith at 614-563-6342 or you can make a financial contribution through Venmo, Zell or PayPal link.

Sometime LOVE looks like groceries.

Love is often mistaken for a mere feeling, but according to the Bible it always involves actions (1 John 3:17-18). It largely consists in tending to the welfare of others.

Today we had the honor to help a young momma, who is starting a new job today and need items to pack for her lunches.

Do what you can to ensure that other people have what they need. That’s what love looks like!

Dr. King believed that strength came from a community working together as a whole. That is exactly the heart of The Burgess House of Hope!!

As we honor the memory of Dr. King today, we take this time to reflect on ways that we can help support our communities.

We have a lot of BIG plans coming for 2023!!