Local resident seeking help to refurbish Home of Hope rooms

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Maricopa resident Stephanie Spence is passionate about helping to refurbish rooms at the Home of Hope.

On Saturday, Spence, who moved here from New Jersey in 2008, will hold a Donation Day party at her home from noon until 4 p.m. to help make that happen.

Residents and friends can stop by, grab a bite to eat, hear from students and staff about their experiences, and, hopefully, make a donation. Prayer cards with the individual’s goals will be available; they are made by each of the Home of Hope residents.

The Home of Hope is a safe place for women and women with children who are addicted to drugs and alcohol. It is a place for individuals to heal in a warm, safe and fun environment, and the program there lasts for 12 months. Located in Casa Grande, the home is run by the non-profit Teen Challenge USA.

Spence volunteers at the facility as a life coach; she is also a member of Maricopa Women in Business and a full-time college student. When she first heard about Home of Hope, she toured the facility and donated some clothing. “This position has raised my compassion to a new level, and I am dedicated to serve in this enrichment,” said Spence.

“I don’t want them to turn anyone away because a room is not furnished and ready,” she added.

The cost to refurbish a room is about $1,300. Items needed include twin sheets, twin comforters, twin mattresses and bed frames, towels, washcloths, curtains, paint, and floor tile. Individual students can be sponsored for a $70 donation to purchase personal items and toiletries.

For more information about the project, directions to Spence’s home or to donate, contact Spence at [email protected] or at 520-371-2748.

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