Partner With Churches

“Adopt-a-Program” Partnerships

• What to do: Churches “sponsor” a specific HOH program (e.g., behavioral health, early childhood). They help with awareness, volunteers, fundraising.
• Win for HOH: More stable support and visibility; churches feel direct impact.
• Win for Church: Congregants see their church making tangible difference locally.

Educational / Workshop Events at Churches

• What to do: Host a seminar or “community night” at church facilities on topics such as mental health, child development, parenting, etc.
• Win for HOH: Raises awareness, positions HOH as community expert, builds relationships.
• Win for Church: The church offers value to their congregation; helps fulfill their care/serving role.

Church Newsletter / Bulletin Inclusion

• What to do: Offer content (short stories of impact, helpful tips, volunteer opportunities) the church can run in their weekly bulletin or email.
• Win for HOH: Low-cost exposure to engaged audience.
• Win for Church: Churches bolster their community outreach role and provide meaningful content to parishioners.

“Mission Sunday” or “Partner”

• What to do: On designated Sundays, church leadership invites HOH to speak, show videos, share impact, collect donations.
• Win for HOH: Opportunity to present mission, solicit support, recruit volunteers.
• Win for Church: Church members connect personally with local causes; mission alignment.

Volunteer Recruitment & Training

• What to do: Provide training modules or orientation for church volunteers wanting to serve with HOH (mentoring, case assistance).
• Win for HOH: Expand HOH’s volunteer pool with trained church members.
• Win for Church: Church members get meaningful engagement opportunities nearby.

Matching Gift Campaigns

• What to do: Church pledges a matching gift (e.g., up to X dollars) during certain campaigns. Communicate that match to both congregants and wider donors.
• Win for HOH: Encourages higher giving.
• Win for Church: Church sees amplification of their gift and greater community impact.

Co-branded Fundraising Events

• What to do: Run events together (e.g., “Walk for Hope,” “Back-to-School Fair,” “Community Health Day”) at church property or co-sponsored by church ministry.
• Win for HOH: Shared costs, shared marketing, expanded reach.
• Win for Church: Church reinforces their role in community and engages their members.

Program Site / Satellite Services at Churches

• What to do: Use church facilities for HOH program delivery (e.g., counseling office on church grounds, parenting sessions in church meeting rooms).
• Win for HOH: Expands service reach with lower overhead, easier access for clients.
• Win for Church: Church maximizes use of its space and becomes a “hub” of help.

Legacy / Planned Giving Workshops

• What to do: Teach church congregants about legacy giving, wills, estate planning, and how they can support HOH long-term.
• Win for HOH: Cultivates long-term donors and raises awareness.
• Win for Church: Church provides high-value benefit to members, deepens stewardship.