GOD DID IT!
Ignite the Next Generation Campaign
Two and a half years ago, we announced the Ignite the Next Generation Campaign. The heart of the campaign was simple: enable more women, men, and children for generations to come experience the strength and love of God through the vision and ministry of SOS. We are so excited to share what God has done! WE HAVE FINISHED THE IGNITE CAMPAIGN and have raised the money needed to start construction! Our goal was to raise $7.3M over two years to expand our programs and facilities to widen our reach and deepen our impact for Jesus in the community. We are thrilled to announce we have raised $7.3M with the help of our amazing donors and the Mabee Foundation. The Mabee foundation graciously gave a challenge grant of $1.45 million, which required us to raise $890,000 to meet the challenge. At our 23rd Annual Banquet, “Made for More”, we had the privilege of announcing we had met the challenge!
This $7.3 Million campaign will allow us to add:
- 11,000 sq. ft. Classroom Expansion to our main building
- 11,000 sq. ft. Vocational Training and Administration Center to grow our training program and provide much-needed space for our ministry and administrative team.
- “Carmen’s Prayer Garden” at the center of our property, to continually provide praise and seek strength from the source of our Hope.
We are so grateful for this gift and every other gift to SOS Ministries that God has trusted us with. THANK YOU to everyone who prayed, donated, and supported. We are thrilled to see what God continues to do through SOS Ministries!
Master Plan
20220411_SOS Master Plan
“When I think about the future of S.O.S., I think about growth. I think about opportunity and I think about impact. As we build up more and more capacity with facilities, infrastructure, including staff… the impact that S.O.S. will have in this community, through God, is going to continue to increase.” – Doug French, Campaign Chair
“J.J. and S.O.S. was the answer to my prayer when I asked God, “if you’re for real, then show me!” J.J. became the father I needed. He helped me become the man I am today. If not for him, I’d be in jail or hell.” – Joe Campos, S.O.S Men’s Home Graduate
“J.J. Ramirez has a calling to the streets of our nation. His vision reflects the perfect embodiment of God’s redemptive power and unmitigating grace. His heart beats for those bound by the shackles of torment and destruction–who see no life beyond the fabricated walls of gang membership.” – Rick Rigsby, Minister, Motivational speaker best-selling author, Lessons from a Third-Grade Dropout
“The people of S.O.S Ministries have truly experienced the resurrection power of Jesus… and that is the power that fans the flame… that ignites the next generation.” – Carmen Maxwell, Assistant Director
THANK YOU TO OUR CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE!
Doug & Kara French, Chairs
Bill & Gina Flores
David & Julia Gardner