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By DHMAuthor

3RD ANNUAL SPARKLE FOR HOPE: HAVING FUN FOR HOPE AND MAKING CONNECTIONS

3RD ANNUAL SPARKLE FOR HOPE: HAVING FUN FOR HOPE AND MAKING CONNECTIONS

It was amazing and exciting to see so many of our community members, and beyond relaxing, having fun, and joining our mission to spread the light of hope, even to those thousands of miles away, at our 3rd Annual Sparkle for Hope on Wednesday, October 15, at Raymond Family Farm in New Hartford, Connecticut. We are truly grateful for the incredible support we received. Seeing so many people, longtime supporters, old and new friends, enjoying the evening together was wonderful. It was indeed a lovely community celebration, highlighting the power of human connection in addressing the needs of others, including those across the ocean.

A special thank you goes out to our sponsors and donors, as well as those who made monetary gifts and provided auction and raffle items. We are deeply grateful to everyone who bought tickets, bid on auction items, and participated in the raffle drawing.  The proceeds from the event will directly support the work of the Divine Hope Mission, including the ongoing construction of the Divine Hope Health Center in Nigeria and other services we provide, such as food and medical outreach programs.

My heartfelt appreciation also extends to our board members and event volunteers whose efforts in planning, promoting, and executing the event were vital to its success.

Special thank you to our valued sponsors below:

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Building Hope (Premium Gold Star of Hope) sponsors

Empowerment (Star of Hope) sponsors

    1. Masotti Electric LLC (www.masottielectric.net)
    2. Nicholas Olsen: Olsen Construction Services (www.olsencs.com)
    3. Human Needs of St. Patrick’s Parish Collinsville CT
    4. David & Janice Sherman
    5. Richard & Christine Masotti

Making a Difference (Friend of the Mission) sponsors

    1. Paula & William Allan
    2. Dr. Robert Sherman
    3. The Jamieson Family
    4. Cunningham and Son Construction
    5. Women of St. Patrick’s Parish Collinsville CT

Solidarity (Collaborator of Hope) sponsors

    1. Jay Bigman
    2. Joseph & Kathy McMorrow
    3. Gregory Ugalde
    4. Brad & Kimberly Laurie
    5. Walter & Maria Klimczak
    6. Mike & Sharon Sinacori
    7. Scott & Sirianni
    8. Dreama Erisoty
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By DHMAuthor

Giving Food + Spreading Hope

With gratitude to our supporters and donors, we had a successful food program this past January 2025. We assisted more individuals and families than ever, providing over 100 bags of rice and essential food items such as canned tomatoes and oil. Approximately 150 people benefited from our program.

A special thanks to the Glastonbury Rotary Club of Connecticut, a key sponsor of our Food Program this year. Your contributions do more than just help us provide food to those in need; they demonstrate your kindness, care, solidarity, and shared value with us to spread the light of hope. The inspirational writer Mary Anne Radmacher beautifully captured the reward of bringing light to others when she said, “As we work to create light for others, we naturally light our own way.”

WAYS TO GIVE AND MAKE IMPACTS

Send a check payable to: Divine Hope Mission, 50 Church St., Collinsville, Connecticut 06019

  • Make donations in honor of someone special to you who has died.
  • Set up regular payments through your bank’s Bill Pay System.
  • You can also provide greater support through donations of publicly traded stock or appreciated securities, which may benefit you as a donor while allowing you to assist us in a more significant way. Please contact us for assistance with making a non-cash gift. (Phone: 860-209-1215; Email: press@divinehopemission.com)
  • Participate in your employer’s matching gift program and request a match for your donation.
  • Include Divine Hope Mission in your will, bequests, and estate plan to make a lasting impact.
  • Make a one-time or recurring donation at: https://divinehopemission.com/donate
  • Volunteer to join our team or become a Divine Hope Mission Associate. Email us at press@divinehopemission.com or call us at (860) 209-1215 for more information.
  • Host your own fundraiser; tag sales, anniversaries, birthdays, and holidays to benefit Divine Hope Mission.
  • Share information about Divine Hope Mission and our website, www.divinehopemission.com, with your friends, family, coworkers, and others in your network on your digital platforms.
  • Attend our events and find other creative ways to have fun while making positive impacts
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By DHMAuthor

MAKING PROGRESS + RAISING THE WALL + READY FOR THE ROOF

We are making steady progress toward our goal of constructing the Divine Hope Health Center in Umume-Obodoukwu, Nigeria. This center aims to provide essential medical and mental health care services to community members who currently lack access to such resources. Although we still have a long way to go before we can fully realize the dream of having a functional Divine Hope Health Center, we are excited about the progress we have made so far, thanks to the generous contributions and donations from our friends and supporters of the Divine Hope Mission. At the time of this publication, we have raised the walls and structures of the building to the roofing level. We are currently constructing the parapet around the building, which is necessary before beginning the roofing. Our initial estimate indicates that the roofing