Hope 4 Kids - Christian Charity Transforming The Community
As we travel the country and gather stories from all 50 states, rarely do we circle back and gather stories from our home territory of Ft. Myers Florida. Just recently, The National Christian Foundation in SW FL held a Launch party for Naples/Ft. Myers and we had the opportunity to meet and hear from an amazing ministry in our backyard. Hope 4 kids FW FL. Jeannie Gawronski is the director and her story is nothing short of miraculous. God placed her in this work with a calling to help Foster Families and kids in the foster system in ways that can only be described as Christian Charity transforming the community.
Jeannie Gawronski grew up in a Christian home but it wasn’t until the night she held her first born child in her arms that she told God she wanted to “do this right” and have Him guide her life. And guiding it He is. She is the director at Hope4Kids in SW Florida, where there are currently over 2200 kids in foster care in the 5 county area.
Jeannie wasn’t sure how God would use her faith in her role at Hope4Kids but very early on they had a client in crisis. All Jeannie could think to ask her was “Where is God in this for you?” The client didn’t know but said she figured that Jeannie and her staff must know and they would help her. She was hooked and from then on her goal has been to make sure that people don’t get a can of corn and be heading to hell, but rather make sure they know they are loved and about the love of Jesus. This is Jeannie’s work and she cares about the souls of those she works with and helps. Jeannie sees her workplace as her mission field and wants to encourage others to do the same.
Hope4Kids has a thrift store to sell your unused items to raise money to get this items that the foster families need. You can look for the foster family support groups in your own area to find an organization similar to Hope4Kids. Every city has a need for foster families, guardian ad litem, or funding. If you have questions you can reach Jeannie at 239-789-1145 and locally you can shop or donate at the Hope Co Resale Store. https://www.facebook.com/Hopeswflthriftstore
Featured Guests: Jeannie Gawronski
Ministry/Workplace: Hope 4 Kids