My Nonprofit Reviews

I happened across the Hope of Survivors 12 years ago. They took the time to listen, give my experience a name & that I was not alone. Years later I was able to give back in being a representative at their booth at a convention. The most rewarding part being when women, men & youth stopped to share their stories of directly or indirectly as family member being helped by THOS. They also shared how they were now helping others. They said thank you both by word & donation

Over the years I have had opportunity to meet three volunteers who are now the new leaders. These folk have served THOS in previous positions for a number of years. I have come to trust them. & believe Steve & Samantha Nelson, the founders, have passed the leadership to a group of very qualified caring people who will continue this much needed work. They have my continued support

Ten years ago while attending a convention, I received material from The Hope of Survivors’ booth. After reviewing it, I returned and, with great difficulty, talked with the couple there, who turned out to be the founders of the organization. That was a turning point in my life.

I have remained in contact with THOS. My life has progressed to the point where, in 2019, I was one of those volunteers staffing The hope of Survivors’ booth at a convention. Besides being a time for us to educate and help, both women and men stopped by to say thank you.

Near the closing of the last night, a teenager hurried past appearing to be on his way to buy a last minute item. He turned and came back. With tears in his eyes, a smile on his lips, and with a heartfelt “thank you,” he donated his money to THOS, then turned and left. The impact struck me—a teenager felt a donation to The Hope of Survivors would be a more meaningful gift than the thing he had previously in mind.