Lazarus House Ministries

🌟 A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us at the Hike for Hope Fall Festival! 🌟 We had an incredible day filled with community spirit, fun activities, and meaningful moments as we came together to support Lazarus House Ministries. From the 5K walk to the music, games, and meet & greets, your energy and generosity made a difference in the lives of those we serve. 💛 Together, we’re bringing hope and love to our community. 💛 📸 Check out our album on Facebook to relive the highlights of this unforgettable day: https://lnkd.in/eHd3RaR6 Don’t forget to tag yourselves and share your photos with #HikeForHope2024 and #LoveHopeService! Fundraising continues until October 31st – let’s finish strong! ✨ Donate today: https://lnkd.in/eAKXSQqR #CommunityLove #HikeForHope #SupportLazarusHouse #MerrimackValley #ThankYou #HopeInAction

Show your support and wear your heart on your sleeve—literally! 💙 Purchase a Lazarus House polo or bracelet today, and every dollar helps provide essential services to our Guests facing homelessness, hunger, and material poverty. Together, we can make an impact! #SupportLazarusHouse #LoveHopeService #WearWithPurpose https://lnkd.in/e2JqxXF9

📊 By the Numbers: Your Impact at Lazarus House Ministries 📊 Here’s a glimpse of the incredible difference we’ve made together in 2023-2024: - 1,800 families served each week at our food pantry, in just 5 hours - 24,087 bed nights provided in our transitional housing program - 48,484 meals served in our soup kitchen - 68,592 families provided supplemental groceries at our food pantry These numbers represent lives touched and hope restored. By attending the Hike for Hope Fall Festival on September 14th from 9-3pm @ The Park in Andover, you can help us continue this vital work. Join us for a day of shopping, live music, and family fun while spreading awareness and making a real impact on those facing material poverty, homelessness, and food insecurity. ❤️ www.hikeforhope.org Together, we can make a difference! #HikeForHope2024 #YourImpactMatters #CommunitySupport #LoveHopeService

🎉 Get Ready for the Hike for Hope Fall Festival! 🎉 Check out our schedule for an action-packed day on September 14th: 🕗 5K Walk Schedule 8:30 - 9:45 AM: Registration 9:30 AM: Announcements 9:45 AM: Invocation 9:55 AM: Drumline Performance 10:00 AM: Walk Kickoff 🍂 Fall Festival Schedule 🍂 9:00 AM: Vendor Booths Open 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Meet Miss Massachusetts 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Enjoy Music Street 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Meet the Beauty Princess 12:00 PM: Chang’s Taekwondo & Rockler’s Woodworking Demonstrations All Day: Carnival Games, Raffle, Face Painting, Cornhole Boards, and More! 🎨🎪 Come for the 5K, stay for the festival! Enjoy shopping, live music, and family fun while making a significant impact on those facing material poverty, homelessness, and food insecurity. Let’s come together to support our community and have a blast! ❤️ #HikeForHope2024 #FallFestivalFun #CommunityImpact #LoveHopeService For more information www.hikeforhope.org

🙏 Thank You, Pastor Hollie Brauner! 🙏 We are deeply grateful to Pastor Hollie Brauner of First Congregational Church of Georgetown for leading us in the Invocation at the Hike for Hope Fall Festival on September 14th from 9-3pm @ The Park in Andover. Her words will set the tone for a day of unity, hope, and community spirit. 🌟 Come join us for a day of shopping, live music, and family fun while spreading awareness and making a difference in the lives of those facing material poverty, homelessness, and food insecurity. Together, we can make a lasting impact! ❤️ www.hikeforhope.org #HikeForHope2024 #ThankYouPastorBrauner #EndHomelessness #LoveHopeService

Invest in Expert Leadership That Changes Lives 🌟 At Lazarus House Ministries, we understand that combatting material poverty and homelessness goes beyond mere resources—it hinges on leadership, strategy, and compassion. Led by our dedicated Executive Director, Carmen H. Vega, we go beyond providing Food, Clothing, and Shelter. We advocate for our Guests, restoring their dignity by personally connecting with each individual, beginning with their name. For some, hearing their own name may take months, but we ensure it's a priority. Carmen's profound insights into homelessness in the Merrimack Valley guarantee that your support directly fuels meaningful, sustainable change. Every dollar you contribute supports innovative solutions that empower our Guests to regain stability and reconstruct their lives. Discover how Carmen and our team are making a difference in our community in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/ecadjjaJ Your generosity transcends a mere donation—it signifies an investment in tangible, enduring transformation. Let's join hands to create impactful change together! 💫 #LazarusHouse #InvestInChange #LeadershipInAction #CommunityImpact #SupportLocal

A talented team of 9 from Matter Communications volunteered at our Food Pantry today, distributing groceries to over 1,800 Guests between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM. We are grateful for Matter’s returning service and extend a special thank you for bagging and sorting vegetables well before doors opened to ensure that everyone left with a bagful of fresh produce. The team’s hard work and willingness to serve helped us in "telling our story" of Love, Hope, and Service to those struggling daily with food insecurity.   Thank you, Matter Communications – for letting our Guests know how much they MATTER! Interested in learning more about ways to give of your Time, Talent, or Treasure? Visit https://lnkd.in/eCeQBHEG or reach out to marcy@lazarushouse.org to schedule a volunteer visit!

📊 Your Impact at Lazarus House Ministries: By the Numbers 📊 Because of your support, we’ve been able to make a tremendous difference: These numbers represent lives changed and hope restored. But the work isn’t done yet! By attending the Hike for Hope Fall Festival on September 14th from 9-3pm @ The Park in Andover, you can help us continue this life-changing impact. 🌟 Join us for a day of shopping, music, fun and fundraising while spreading awareness and supporting those facing material poverty, homelessness, and food insecurity. Together, we can make a difference! ❤️ www.hikeforhope.org #HikeForHope2024 #YourImpactMatters #EndHomelessness #LoveHopeService

🏠 In 2023, 1 in 3 Families Moved from Our Transitional Housing into Self-Funded Homes! 🏠 This incredible milestone shows the power of community support and how much we can achieve together. By attending the Hike for Hope Fall Festival on September 14th from 9-3pm @ The Park in Andover, you can help us continue this vital work. 🌟 Join us for a day filled with shopping, music, fun and fundraising while spreading awareness and making a real impact on the lives of those facing material poverty, homelessness, and food insecurity. Together, we can help more families find the stability they deserve. ❤️ www.hikeforhope.org #HikeForHope2024 #EndHomelessness #CommunityImpact #LoveHopeService

🎉 Vendor Spotlight: Hike for Hope Fall Festival! 🎉 Get ready to shop, eat, and have a blast at our Fall Festival! 🍂 We’ve got an incredible lineup of vendors ready to make your day unforgettable. From delicious food trucks to unique crafts and local goods, there's something for everyone! 🎨🍔 🎶 Plus, enjoy live music, family-friendly activities, and so much more. It’s the perfect day to gather with friends and family, have fun fundraise, and make a difference. By attending, you’re not just enjoying the festival—you’re making a lasting impact on the lives of those facing material poverty, homelessness, and food insecurity. Together, we can bring hope to our community. ❤️ See you @ The Park in Andover www.hikeforhope.org #HikeForHope2024 #ShopLocal #FallFestivalFun #LoveHopeService Andover Animal Hospital Enterprise Bank (Enterprise Bancorp) SERVPRO of Lawrence, SERVPRO of Salem/Plaistow, SERVPRO of The Andovers UnitedHealthcare