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The Hope House Ministries Endowment Fund serves as an investment fund set aside for long-term support of the agency. The principle is preserved in perpetuity, realizing its objective to enhance service autonomy and provide an independent source of revenues while strengthening our mission. Each year 5% of the fund is made available to support the ministry's outreach programs:

• The Community House - a residential home for young people at risk
• The Human Services Center - supporting 300-375 clients monthly through counseling services
• The Children and Family Center - dedicated to the growth and development of children
• Montfort Therapeutic Center & Peace Academy - offering sanctuary to children caught in the court system
• Montfort Academy  - providing educational support for students with special needs from surrounding communities
• Siena and Wisdom Houses - offering refuge  for up to 12 adults in need at a time
• Pax Christi  - providing shelter and other human services to homeless individuals

The Board of Directors of HHM has selected an Endowment Committee (EC), comprised of investment professionals who are dedicated to our mission. A strict plan of policies has been established by the EC and approved by the Board of Directors to ensure that the monies in the Endowment are managed according to appropriate fiduciary standards and in a manner consistent with HHM's objectives. Any limitations and conditions as to investment or disbursement under which a gift or bequest has been made, shall be diligently observed by the EC. The EC has established and will monitor appropriate procedures to ensure that all such limitations and conditions are met. HHM will continue to own the principal and all earnings from the money invested in this fund.

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