What is Hope?
Hope is a term that we see and hear often, but have you ever stopped to think about the true meaning of the word? According to Merriam-Webster dictionary, hope means “to cherish a desire with anticipation: to want something to happen or be true.” With that being said, think about the last time you uttered the phrase “I hope.” For me, it was when I watched as Damar Hamlin was injured during the Bills-Bengal game, and I said “I hope God heals him, and he makes a full recovery.” Prior to that, I said, “I hope God performs a miracle and makes my brain tumor disappear by the time I am scheduled to have my first radiation treatment.” You see, as long as we are living, we will always have something that we are “hoping” for.
It’s unfortunate to think about it, but there are times when the words “I hope” are uttered with negative connotations at the end. Have you ever been driving on the highway, and another driver cuts you off, or speeds past you? Did you find yourself uttering the words “I hope they get pulled over and get a ticket!” It sounds simple, but this happens all the time, and sometimes, its subconscious (meaning we do it without knowing or thinking about it) — similar to unconscious bias.
Hence, the reason we coined “Hope for Good.”
Before we became Hope for Good, we were just a group of people (family, friends, and sometimes strangers), who shared something in common…the desire to help others. Some of the situations we found ourselves contributing to included:
Covering car payments for individuals who’d recently lost their job due to no fault of their own
Donating exercise equipment to a recipient who’d just had total knee replacement to aid in their rehabilitation and recovery
Covering the utility bills of a family in need
Sponsoring local members of our community with mental health education training
Sponsoring families with Christmas toys for children during the holidays
And so much more! And as I mentioned, all of these acts of kindness were done before we were officially ‘Hope for Good.’ As we donated and helped people in the community, they later joined the collective group with donations once they got back on their feet, and paid it forward with contributions of their own for future recipients.
You see, there comes a time in life when we may all find ourselves in need of help, and quite honestly, in need of hope as well. Whether it be something simple such as needing career development mentorship, or something catastrophic such as an unexpected illness, a natural disaster, or even the loss of a loved one, everyone will need support someday. Unfortunately, there are people in the community who don’t have a close-knit family or circle of friends who they can call on to provide this support and encouragement, which is where we come in!
We are proud to introduce you to Hope for Good!
Hope for Good is a non-profit social assistance organization based out of Bossier City, Louisiana. Dorothy Baker, a wife, mother, grandmother, entrepreneur, and native of Bossier City, LA, founded the organization in 2022 based on her genuine desire to support people in need.
Hope for Good is led by an exceptional, highly-skilled leadership team, including our President, Vice President, Board of Directors, and our group of compassionate volunteers.
Our mission is to put God's love into action by providing support for the advancement and empowerment of children and adolescents, wellness aid for physically and mentally ill individuals, compassionate assistance to the elderly, and support for families during unanticipated emergencies. We aim to build their dignity, hope, and relationship with Jesus Christ.
As we embark upon our journey as an organization, we hope that you will find it in your heart to be a part of this endeavor to bring hope to people in need. Whether that be through one-time or recurring financial contributions, or by volunteering at activities we schedule, we will be excited and grateful for your support!
Our 501(c)(3) application is pending, which will allow all donations made to Hope for Good to be tax deductible!
Thank you for your prayers and support! If you haven’t already, follow us on Facebook to see all the great things we will be doing and all the blessings God allows us to bestow upon others!