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Destination Hope
A Hand Up For Women * Jesus Centered Ministries
Lost Sheep Ministry * Teen Challenge of East TN.
Destination Hope is a collaboration composed of four Christ-centered ministries, sharing a common mission. Lost Sheep Ministry (Executive Director Maxine Raines) identifies women living on the streets who have the desire and motivation to change their lives. Teen Challenge of East Tennessee provides residential drug and alcohol treatment and counseling for those who need it. Then, when ready, women are provided suitable housing through Jesus Centered Ministries (Executive Director Mark Shoemaker), and enrolled in life management and job readiness training, and provided a mentor through A Hand Up For Women (Executive Director Eva Pierce). The ultimate mission of Destination Hope is to assist and mentor women until they are spiritually strong, financially capable, living a more self-sufficient life, and ready to give back to others. 
Destination Hope's greatest need is for more housing options for women. Jesus Centered Ministries currently owns three houses, all of which are occupied by people who are profoundly changing their lives. One unique feature of this housing opportunity is that a portion of the resident's rent is saved for them, to go toward a down payment on purchasing a home when they are ready. We are always looking for grants and donations with which to purchase more housing in order to serve a greater number of women. If you would like to donate money or have property that you think might serve our needs, please contact Mark Shoemaker of JCM at 865-406-6275 or jcmmissions@cs.com.
Another on going need is for financial assitance with entry fees for residential treatment and bus fares with which to transport women to and from the treatment facility. For dontaions to help provide for these needs, contact Barbara Mitchell at Teen Challenge of East TN. at 865-546-8933 or tcknoxville@aol.com.
Each ministry will continue to work individually but united together for the cause of Christ. Our heart's desire is to reach and minister to a minimum of twenty women this year. Please keep us in your prayers, asking the Lord to keep us strong in unity.
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