2020 Operation Hope
October 17, 2020
Regaining Independence
Operation Hope is a Vista shelter serving women and families with food, shelter and case management to help get them back on their feet. Shelter residents are required to participate in all shelter activities as they are a foundation to regaining independence and stability. Assistance is provided to help them with job skills, educational opportunities, housing and personal needs.
Operation Hope’s program is based on three Steps To Independence:
- Regain emotional stability
- Learn the skills for financial well-being
- Create healthy relationships and establish housing stability
Join our Virtual October Girlfriends Care meeting HERE by viewing this personal message to our Girlfriends from Operation Hope.
Key Points of the programs at Operation Hope:
- STABILIZATION
We create a safe environment to support the transition from crisis to stability. Case managers help them determine individual goals, assess for immediate risks, provide immediate resources, and introduce help. - EDUCATION
We teach our adults and kids that being a part of a community develops strong and positive life skills through classes in personal growth, job readiness, and financial literacy and our kids’ homework and HOPE Club. - ACTION
Practicing healthy actions for healthy outcomes. Connecting to resources, breaking through barriers and achieving their goals of getting a job, start a savings account, and finding secure housing. - INDEPENDENCE
Practicing new behaviors of personal advocation, financial responsibility, and self-care. Securing permanent housing, connecting to our community partners for support and through the alumni mentor program.
Want to Help?
Our outreach for October is to collect the following donations for Operation Hope’s children and their families.
- Art Kits (purchased or make your own) for little’s (ages 4-10)
- Healthy Cereal
- Healthy Snacks (granola bars, crackers, etc.)
Volunteer Opportunities at Operation Hope include:
- Help Serve A Meal: 4:45-6:15 pm Mon.-Sun.
Help our staff serve the dinner provided by our awesome dinner providers! - Front Desk Help: 1-3 pm & 3-5:30 pm Thursdays & Sundays
Help our staff by being at our front desk and welcoming clients as they return to the shelter. For more information: https://www.operationhopeshelter.org/getinvolved
