Hope Multipurpose, Inc.

St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church

Beatrice was a member of St. Matthew’s for over 15 years, as are her husband and children today.  St. Matthew’s and her faith was an integral part of Beatrice’s life.  While at St. Matthew’s, she received her Master’s Degree in Theology at Luther Seminary.  She also developed a tutoring program for nearby children of African American refugees who would benefit from reassurance, socialization, meals and help with schoolwork. 

She served as a representative of St. Matthew’s to foreign students at the University of Minnesota, working with the International Student Fellowship there.  Those who knew her and worked with her at St. Matthew’s supported her and her efforts, locally and in Uganda.

When Beatrice died, the people of St. Matthew’s generously offered support, both in time and financially, so that her work would continue.  The Reverend Blair Pogue has encouraged St. Matthew’s Social Justice Ministry to designate funding for the Blue House – in fact, theirs was the first contribution to HMI’s Capital Fund. 

HMI holds most of their meetings and events at St. Matthew’s, and is allowed to use St. Matthew’s for its mailing address.  A number of board members belong to the parish, and HMI has benefited greatly from the skilled St. Matthew’s volunteers who cook, bake, create handmade crafts and gifts to sell and staff events for the Blue House.  Truly, at St. Matthew’s, the spirit of love we saw in Beatrice lives on.

Other Supporters

When Beatrice started her work to provide a childhood to orphans in Uganda, she found others to help her develop HMI and the Blue House. 

We are thankful for the assistance of:

• Over 150 individual donors of gifts from $1 to $10,000
• The Twin Cities Ugandan Community
• St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church
• Holden Copywriting
• Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
• The Dorcus Quilters of Brooklyn Park Lutheran Church
• The Brother Lawrence Guild of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church
• The Social Justice Ministry of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church
• Sharrett Liquors
• Lady Tee’s Home Care
• The International Student Fellowship at the University of Minnesota

Learn about the New Blue House we will build for more children.

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