Join us in celebrating our 11th Annual Hike for Hope!
The Hike for Hope provides the funding for Capernaum Place, our 20-unit transitional housing facility for families, and the required programs including education, work preparation, job placement, and life skills training. Families are provided with a safe, healthy, productive and respectful environment as they transition from homelessness to independent living and self-sufficiency. To date 91% of former Capernaum residents have found permanent housing.
"It has been my second chance in life! We have a roof over our head, stability and are getting our bills up to date. My husband and I are getting our life back on track." - Lyndia & Adian, 6 children
"Before we came to Capernaum Place I was always worried about my Mom because she was so sad. My life has completely changed since moving in; I'm doing better in school, my Mom gets to spend more time with me, and I don't need to worry about other things . . . in here [Capernaum] you'll always be happy!" - Virgen, age 15
If you are unable to donate online or prefer to donate by check please make your check payable to "Lazarus House - Hike for Hope" and mail to: Lazarus House Ministries, Inc. - Hike for Hope, PO Box 408, Lawrence, MA 01842-0808.
The Impact of Your Donation
- $2,000 funds a two-month work preparation internship to gain essential on-the-job training
- $1,000 subsidizes budgeting, financial literacty and life skills workshops for 20 guests
- $750 finances advocacy and case management services for a family for two months
- $500 supports one guest to become a Certified Nursing Assistant by providing a scholarship, uniform, books, test and license fees
- $250 funds a workshop series for 10 teenagers to increase self esteem and leadership skills
- $100 pays for some emergency household items to set-up housing for a new family
- $75 will sponsor a birthday party for a child at the shelter
- $50 supplies software, workbook, and an English/Spanish dictionary for a guest to learn English
- $25 allows for the purchase of toys, crafts and activities for the children's playroom for one month
- $10 funds an entry access secruity buzzer for a new family
