DONATION CAMPAIGN PROJECTS
Finding Inspiration at Every Turn
* Hand Up Ministries offers multiple ways for donors to give
* Each program has a unique focus, helping residents move
from prison to purpose through faith and opportunity
Hand Up Ministries Donation Campaign Projects
Hand Up Ministries, Inc., is a faith-based nonprofit 501 c 3 supporting ex-offenders and the homeless through housing, employment, mentorship, and spiritual renewal. “From prison to purpose-changing lives through faith and opportunity.
Restoring lives, rebuilding hope, Renewing purpose
Faith, opportunity, and second changes-helping men and women transition from incarceration to independence.
Your support helps us turn brokenness into purpose, and despair into hope
Select a Donation Campaign!
Hand Up Ministries offers multiple ways for donors to give. Each program has a unique focus, helping residents move from pr4ison to purpose through faith and opportunity.
YOUR IMPACT:
Every donation helps provide:
* Transitional housing
*Meals and clothing
*Transportation to and from jobs, appointments, doctor appointments, personal errands
*Faith-based mentorship programs
*Counseling
JOIN US
*Together, we can turn prison into purpose,
One brushstroke, one meal, one opportunity at a time
Please help Hand Up Ministries, Inc. support our donation campaigns, one hand up at a time!
Hope on Solid Ground Sponsors (help fund the HUM Multipurpose project)
$150 Sponsor one chapel chair
$500 Sponsor chapel musical equip
$1,200 Sponsor office desk & furnishings
$5,000 Sponsor a counseling room/classroom
Keys to Freddom Transportation Fund
Keep our transporation vans running for residents
$100 Fuel for one week (3 vans)
$500 Maintains a van for one month
$35,000 Helps purchase low mileage used van
Meal of Mercy Program
$50 One day of meals per resident
$150 One week of meals per resident
$600 One month of meals per resident
Path to Purpose Monthly Giving
$25/month Foundation Builder
$50/month Path Maker
$100/month Purpose Partner
$250/month Legacy Leader
Work of Heart Employment Fund-Job Training
$75 Work clothing for a week
$350 Six weeks of job training
$1,000 Full reentry mentorship
Lights of Hope Tribute Gifts
$50 Tribute light in chapel
$250 Permanent engraved donor name plaque
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Together, we can turn prison into purpose!
HELP SUPPORT HAND UP MINISTRIES, INC MISSION...................................... TODAY
OUTSIDE THE BOX DONATION CAMPAIGNS
From Coop to Community 2026
A Hand Up Ministries, Inc. Initiative-Raising Hope, One Chicken at a Time
Hand Up Ministries, Inc. launches a faith-based sustainability program that combines practical work with spiritual growth. The 'From Coop to Community' initiative empowers residents — many of whom are rebuilding their lives after incarceration — to raise chickens and provide fresh eggs and poultry to Oklahoma City’s community and local restaurants.
The program currently cares for over 400 laying hens and 200 broiler chickens. Residents learn animal care, business operations, and community responsibility, while helping Hand Up Ministries achieve its mission to restore lives through faith, work, and compassion.
How to Support
Your donations help us expand coops, improve feeding systems, install hatching lights, and prepare warm shelters for the winter season.
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“This project is about more than raising chickens — “ it’s about raising hope,” said David Nichols, President of Hand Up Ministries.
Program Overview
The 'From Coop to Community' program is a faith-driven sustainability effort designed to provide meaningful employment, skill-building, and community contribution opportunities for Hand Up Ministries’ residents. Through the operation of small-scale poultry production, residents raise both laying hens and broiler chickens, producing eggs and meat that support the ministry and local businesses.
Program Needs and Donation Goals
Hand Up Ministries seeks to expand its facilities with upgraded chicken coops, new feed storage areas, improved hatching lights, and winterized shelters. The estimated funding goals for 2025 are as follows:
• $15,000 – Construction of additional large coops
• $5,000 – Heating and lighting equipment for winter
• $3,000 – Feed and veterinary care for expanded flocks
• $2,500 – Educational and work training materials
Community Impact
The program currently provides more than 100 dozen eggs weekly to a local Asian restaurants and Hand Up Ministries residents. These efforts foster strong community relationships while promoting self-sufficiency and faith-based reintegration.
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Resident Impact Story
Each resident who joins 'From Coop to Community' contributes to the production and delivery process, gaining valuable employment experience and renewed confidence. Many have shared how the program restored their sense of dignity and purpose.
Acknowledgments
Hand Up Ministries, Inc. Leadership Team:
• David Nichols — President
• Don Melchiorre — Vice President
• Ray Riddle — Secretary/Treasurer
• Mim Nichols — Board Member
“From Coop to Community”
Special Project Director Bill Goble"
From Coop to Community-Raising Hope, One Chicken at a Time
"This project is about more than raising chickens 'It's about raising hope,' said David Nichols, President of Hand Up Ministries, Inc."
HOPE ON SOLID GROUND/MULTI-PURPOSE FACILITY
HAND UP MINISTRIES, INC. MULTI-PURPOSE/ADMINISTRATION OFFICES BUILDING
PROJECT FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN PROPOSAL
MISSION FIRST
Hand Up Ministries is on the front lines of second chances. Every week, we welcome formerly incarcerated individuals—men who might otherwise be homeless—and offer them shelter, guidance, support, and above all, hope. Over 400 residents call our two campuses home, where they find stability, structure, and spiritual renewal.
But we need your help.
A PLACE TO WORSHIP, GROW, AND LEAD
We are launching a campaign to build a new 7,500 sq. ft. Multi-Purpose Bldg./ worship hall and administrative building on land we already own. This multi-use facility will serve as:
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A chapel where residents can worship, heal, and build faith
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A hub for counseling, case management, and support services
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A multi-purpose building from a worship hall to Basketball court to special events
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An anchor of accountability and growth for our entire community
This is more than a building. It’s a catalyst for transformation.
PROJECT DETAILS
Facility Features:
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7,500 sq. ft. concrete construction
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10 offices for staff and case managers
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Worship hall with 300 chairs
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Conference room
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Men’s and women’s restrooms
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Kitchen for small meals and serving
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Storage for outreach and maintenance supplies
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Asphalt parking for 40 cars including handicap spaces
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Musical equipment and staging for worship hall and events
Total Estimated Project Cost: $1.2 million
WHY THIS MATTERS
We don’t offer handouts. We offer Hand Up. This multi-purpose bldg./worship hall/event hall project will provide the spiritual center our residents need to stay focused, faithful, and free. It will also free up space currently overcrowded by combining worship, support services, and office needs under one roof.
Every dollar raised goes directly to:
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Housing stability for the formerly incarcerated
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Reduction of homelessness and recidivism
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Counseling and employment support
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Faith-centered rehabilitation
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HOW YOU CAN HELP
We invite you to be a foundational partner in this effort. Your support will directly fund the construction of a space that changes lives. No gift is too small. Every prayer, every dollar, every act of generosity helps us lay one more brick.
Ways to Support:
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Make a tax-deductible donation
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Sponsor a specific part of the project (e.g., kitchen, worship hall seats, office)
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Connect us with potential donors or construction partners
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Share our campaign on social media
CONTACT
To get involved, donate, or learn more, visit: www.handupministriesinc.org
Or contact: Dondino Melchiorre/Hand Up Ministries, Inc. Vice President
Hand Up Ministries, Inc.
Phone: 702 688 3165]
Email: dondino@huminc.org
Hand Up Ministries, Inc.
Housing • Hope • Second Chances
Hand Up Ministries, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Oklahoma City, provides housing, employment support, and reentry services for over 400 formerly incarcerated individuals and homeless, annually. Hand Up Ministries, Inc. has begun the funding process and construction details for a new multi-purpose building on their purchased 2 1/2 acre land. The building will be a 7,500 sq. ft office, administration offices, counseling offices, chapel and event area for recreation, event and meeting space. All to offer permanent reentry support. The Hope on Solid Ground project will encompass a stand alone building attached to the multi-purpose building to incorporate in house auto repair and maintenance for the HUM transportation vans, as well as residents personal automobiles
Hand Up Ministries believe every person deserves a second chance—and the tools to make it count.
The Challenge
Oklahoma has one of the highest incarceration rates in the nation. Without support, many individuals released from prison face homelessness, unemployment, and hopelessness—leading to a high risk of reoffending.
Our Solution
Hand Up Ministries offers faith-based transitional housing, job readiness, mentoring, and community support. We are building a 7,500 sq. ft. tornado-resistant Office & Chapel complex to serve as a worship center, counseling hub, storm shelter, and community gathering place.
Our Impact
• 400+ residents served each year
• Weekly chapel services, mentorship, and recovery programs
• Employment support and transportation assistance
• Proven reduction in homelessness and recidivism
Join Us in Building Hope
We invite you to partner with Hand Up Ministries in restoring lives and strengthening our community. Your support helps provide housing, jobs, and hope—one second chance at a time.
Contact: Don Melchiorre, Vice President
Hand Up Ministries, Inc.
Website: www.handupministriesinc.org
Phone: 702 688 3165
Email: dondino@huminic.org
INTERIOR FURNISHINGS AND EQUIPMENT NEEDED:
Office/Chapel Turnkey Proposal
2110 SE 59th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73129
Website: www.handupministriesinc.org
Project Summary
Hand Up Ministries, Inc. provides housing and reentry support for formerly incarcerated, homeless individuals. This Office/Chapel project addresses the critical need for centralized operations and spiritual programming space. The proposed 7,500 sq. ft. facility will serve as a cornerstone for faith-based reentry services in Oklahoma City.
Building Specifications
Size & Structure: 7,500 sq. ft. (75 ft x 100 ft, 20 ft height)
Construction
Metal Building
Rooms & Features:
- Chapel (63 ft x 46 ft)
- Executive Office (12 ft x 16 ft)
- 9 Staff Offices (avg. 9 ft x 12 ft)
- Conference Room (12 ft x 16 ft)
- Counseling Room (13 ft x 12 ft)
- Reception Area (32 ft x 16 ft)
- 3-Stall Women's Restroom
- 2-Stall, 3-Urinal Men's Restroom
- Storage (12 ft x 46 ft)
- Concrete Storm Shelter (36 ft x 46 ft)
- Overhead Door: 12 ft x 7 ft
- Double Main Entrance Door: 8 ft x 7 ft
- Windows (various sizes)
Site Elements
- Land: 2.2 acres (owned)
- Parking Lot: Asphalt, 40 spaces
- Sidewalks: As required by OKC code
- Fencing: 6 ft chain-link fence with 6 ft x 16 ft electronic iron gate
Turnkey Cost Estimates
Metal Building: $1.2 M
Conclusion
Hand Up Ministries seeks funding and sponsors to build this Office/Chapel facility to strengthen our mission of transforming lives through faith, housing, employment, and accountability. Your investment will help create a safe, faith-rooted space where second chances become success stories.
Contact Information
Don Melchiorre/VP
Email: dondino@huminc.org
Phone: 702-688-3165
Website: www.handupministriesinc.org
HUM Multi Purpose Interior
Front Bldg view
Front Entrance Lobby
Meeting/Classroom
Counseling Facilities
Hand Up Ministries' counseling rooms are integral to our mission of restoring lives through structured support, faith-based encouragement, and professional guidance. These spaces allow for private counseling, group accountability, and community dialogue-each vital to long-term transformation.
The counseling rooms are also a vital component of the Hope on Solid Ground capital campaign. These spaces ensure that every individual served by Hand Up Ministries has access to safe, structured, and dignified counseling as part of long-term restoration and stability.
Banquet room/Meeting
Chapel Service
Recreation Hall
Storm Shelter room
Hand Up Ministries-Counseling Spaces Overview
These counseling rooms are designed to provide dignity, safety, and hope for individuals seeking restoration
Counseling lobby
One-On-One Counseling Room
Small Group Counseling Room
Round Table Counseling Room
Counseling Room Pledge Card
Counseling Room Sponsorship Pledge
Donor Name______________________________________
Sponsorship Level/Amount___________________________
Room Sponsored__________________________________
Email/Phone:______________________________________
Signature:____________________________Date_________
Counseling Room Sponsored Plaque in the Hand Up Ministries Main Lobby
A PERSONAL INVITATION TO HELP RESTORE LIVES
Hand Up Ministries is creating safe, dignified counseling spaces where individuals can heal, restore hope, and rebuild their lives. We invite you to partner with us by sponsoring a counseling room-a tangible investment in transformation and second changes.
Your generosity will directly impact lives through private counseling, group accountability, and faith-centered guidance. Together, we can offer hope on Solid Ground.
With gratitude,
Hand Up Ministries, Inc.
David Nichols
Founder and President
405-613-3120
Counseling Rooms- Budget Overview
ITEM ESTIMATED COST
Furniture & Tables $18,000
Seating & Accessories $12,000
Lighting/decor & Finishes $ 8,000
Counseling Materials $ 7,000
Total Estimated Investment $45,000
Personal Letter Request to Sponors
Dear Sponsor
I am writing on behalf of Hand Up Ministries, Inc., a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Oklahoma City dedicated to helping men and women transition from incarceration to independence. We currently serve over 400 residents across two campuses, providing housing, job readiness, counseling, and weekly chapel services.
We are reaching out to invite Sponsors to partner with us as a Corporate Sponsor of the Office & Chapel Project — a new 7,500-square-foot facility that will provide:
• A multi-purpose bldg./worship hall, events, administration offices/counseling offices, and community gatherings
• Offices where staff and residents work side by side
• Counseling and meeting rooms to support reentry success
• A central hub for housing, transportation, and employment services
The project’s Core Build Now budget is $1.2 M, and we are seeking local partners who want to make a lasting impact on reducing homelessness and recidivism in Oklahoma City.
As a Corporate Sponsor, [Company Name] will receive recognition through:
• Prominent display of your logo and name on donor walls and project materials
• Acknowledgment in press releases, newsletters, and social media
• Opportunities for employee volunteer engagement
• An invitation to our dedication ceremony upon project completion
Your sponsorship will directly help us transform lives by giving men and women a second chance through housing, employment, and faith.
We would welcome the opportunity to discuss sponsorship levels with you — from project naming opportunities to specific room or equipment sponsorships.
Thank you for considering this partnership. Together, we can provide hope, opportunity, and lasting change for those who need it most.
With gratitude,
David Nichols
Founder/President
Hand Up Ministries, Inc.
Partner with Hand Up Ministries
Building Hope * Reducing Recidivism * Transforming Lives
WHY PARTNER WITH US?
Hand Up Ministries, Inc. is a faith-based 501 (c) (3) nonprofit in Oklahoma City serving over 400 men and women transitioning from incarceration to independence. Through stable housing, employment support, counseling, and faith-centered guidance, we break the cycle of homelessness and hopelessness.
The 7,500 sq. ft. Multi-Purpose Bldg./Worship Hall/Events/Administration Offices/Counseling Project will provide a chapel for worship, offices for reentry services, and a central hub for housing and employment support.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Platinum Sponsor- $100,000+
* Naming opportunity for Multi-Purpose Blg or major area
* Prominent logo placement on donor wall & signage
* Recognition in media, press, and social plaforms
*2 reserved tables at dedication ceremony
*Employee engagement opportunities
Gold Sponsor- $50,000+
* Naming opportunity for Conference or Counseling Room
* Logo on donor wall
* Recognition in program & social media
* 1 reserved table at dedication ceremony
Silver Sponsor- $25,000+
* Logo on donor wall & website
* Recognition in newsletters & social media
* Invitation for 6 to dedication ceremony
Bronze Sponsor- $ 10,000+
* Recognition on donor wall & website
* Invitation for 4 to dedication ceremony
Community Sponsor- $5,000+
* Recognition in donor materials
* Invitation for 2 to dedication ceremony
JOIN US
Together, we can transform lives through housing, opportunity, and God's Love. Partner with us to build a future of hope and second chances.
Hand Up Ministries, Inc.
2110 SE 59th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73129
contact:
Dondino Melchiorre