Haven of Hope

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This project was made possible from grant funding by the Associated Charities Fund administered by the Van Wert County Foundation.

Haven of Hope is a community of Christians who have come together to help displaced men in Van Wert County by providing a place to stay and ongoing guidance to obtain the resources necessary to embrace the next chapter of their lives. Purpose
The Haven of Hope Shelter of Van Wert County is a community of Christians who have come together to help displaced men in Van Wert County by providing a place to stay and ongoing guidance to obtain the resources necessary to embrace the next chapter of their lives. Vision
To engage with those who come to Haven of Hope and love them into a more independent and productive life by providing for their spiritual, physical, and emotional needs as children of God. Values
- All people are made in the image and likeness of God and thus possess an inherent dignity and worth we must respect no matter their situation.
- We believe Jesus Christ transforms lives through the sharing of the Gospel and the good works of the followers of Jesus.
- We believe homelessness may be a symptom of deeper spiritual and emotional issues.
- We value people’s safety and security as a means towards healing and recovery.
- We value Christian stewardship and are careful with the resources we have been entrusted to manage and maintain.
- We believe in continuous improvement and will consistently evaluate and improve the ministry we share with our guests.
- Jesus Christ is our light and inspiration; we will endeavor to keep the example, teachings, and spirit of Christ at the center of all we do.

11/09/2026

Our food coordinator Terry Reichard also volunteers at Salvation Army. If you would like to “Ring the Bell” 🔔 for their Red Kettle Campaign, call Terry at 419-605-5715 to get on the schedule this holiday season!

11/07/2026

Doors open at 5:30 today!!! Tickets are still available!

Haven of Hope Van Wert Annual Fundraiser and auction

11/07/2026

🥣 A little sneak peek at some of the AMAZING bowls you could take home with your ticket to tomorrow night’s Empty Bowls Event!

Some of these beautiful, one-of-a-kind bowls were even created by Van Wert High School art students! We can’t wait for you to see them!

There’s still time to grab your ticket! Click the link below to join us tomorrow night. We hope to see you there! ❤️

🎟️ https://givebutter.com/c/empty-bowls-2025-copy-yzumi5

11/06/2026

The auction is live and bidding has started. Click this link and click on “Auction” at the top of the page. You need to register as a “bidder”. Once you register you can place your bids. There are some really great baskets and items. It’s also not too late to get a ticket to the event!

Haven of Hope Van Wert Annual Fundraiser and auction

11/05/2026

Use this link to buy tickets or donate to support Haven of Hope!
Event is 2 days away!

Haven of Hope Van Wert Annual Fundraiser and auction

11/05/2026

Empty Bowls Auction Item from Lee Kinstle Sales and Service, National Museum of the Great Lakes, and Papa John’s! Online auction bidding opens Thursday night. Signup at Givebutter.com

11/05/2026

Thank you to all of our Spoon Sponsors for Empty Bowls! OhioHealth, Recovery Massage, Rose Tax & Bookkeeping Services, Superior Credit Union, Tri-County ADAMHS Board - Mercer, Paulding and Van Wert Counties

11/05/2026

Thank you Strategence Capital for being our Bowl Sponsor for Empty Bowls!

11/05/2026

Thank you Kristen and Aaron Po***ck for being our Ladle Sponsor for Empty Bowls!

11/05/2026

Thank you Cooper Farms for being our Kettle Sponsor for Empty Bowls!

Address

233 N Market Street, PO Box 732
Van Wert, OH
45891

Telephone

+14196056717

Website

https://havenofhopevw.org/

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