HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) – The 2nd Annual Ladles of Love is a community soup luncheon fundraiser benefiting My House Ministry of Holland.
My House Ministry was founded in 2012 by Mark and Nancy Jones. After personally getting involved in helping a woman in need move five times in a few months, they decided to do something to further help women in the community. The Jones sold their home in Hudsonville and used the proceeds to rehab a home in the Westcore Neighborhood.
Today in 2017, My House Ministry operates four homes in Holland helping up to 15 women and 17 children by providing hope, housing and guidance. The average stay is 10-12 months and the ministry has Life Skills Coordinators that meet with residents to help them move forward with the skills they need. Over the years, over 100 women and 40 children have lived in the homes and stayed for up to 18 months.
Nancy Jones of the ministry says the average stay in 10 to 12 months until they have succeeded their personal goals and are able to find their own apartment or home to live in on their own.
“They learn everything from budgeting, to how to take care of the money they are bringing in , to spiritual growth to healing and mending relationships to brokenness they have experienced along their journey.”
Area businesses are making 12 different soups, Russ’ restaurant is providing the bread and Cranes the desserts.Hundreds of businesses have donated gift baskets for the silent auction. Members of the community, celebrities from TV and Radio including WHTC’s Mary Ellen Murphy and The Lakeshores 927 The Van’s Brent Alan will be serving up soup at the event.
The Ladles of Love Soups, Sides and Silent Auction luncheon is from 11-1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14, at the Boys and Girls Club of Holland located at 435 Van Raalte in Holland. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.
