International Ministries Awards “Pillar of Hope” to Donors

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Hope Haven International Ministries continues to make worldwide impacts

By kvanderpol • January 15, 2025
Iowa Hawkeye Wide Receiver, Reece Vander Zee, recently spent a day with his family refurbishing wheelchairs at the Hope Haven International Ministries (HHIM) workshop in Rock Valley. The 18-year-old from […] The post Hope Haven International Ministries continues to make worldwide impacts appeared first on Hope Haven.
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Russell Dickerson Concert

July 10, 2025
Exciting News! Don’t miss this incredible country concert featuring Russell Dickerson, who quickly stood out from the pack with four consecutive career-starting singles reaching No. One on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. Known for hits like “Yours,” “Blue Tacoma,” “Every Little Thing,” and “God Gave Me A Girl,” his latest single, “Bones,” is already making waves! Grab your tickets now and join us for an unforgettable night of music! Saturday, August 2nd, 2025 Live at The District I All-Ages Show PIT Doors Open 6:00 PM | GA Doors 6:30 PM | Show Starts 7:30 PM Purchase Tickets Today: CLICK HERE THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: PEOPLES BANK | WIRELESS WORLD | FIRST PREMIER BANK About Russell Dickerson Russell Dickerson is known for his electrifying performances and “unstoppable energy fans can’t get enough of” (E! News). After bursting onto the scene, the Tennessee native quickly stood out from the pack as he released four consecutive career-starting singles that reached No. One on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. Since then, Dickerson has earned platinum or better status on singles including “Yours” (3X Platinum), “Blue Tacoma” (2X Platinum), “Every Little Thing” (Platinum), “Love You Like I Used To” (Platinum), and “She Likes It” ft. Jake Scott (2X Platinum). Just last year, he clocked his fifth No. One with “God Gave Me A Girl.” This year, he released “Good Day To Have A Great Day,” followed by his latest single “Bones,” which was the biggest radio debut of his career. For more information, visit www.russelldickerson.com .
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Benefit Auction

By nicole.andree • February 19, 2025
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We are proud to announce a new donor recognition award the “Pillar of Hope Award”. This special award recognizes the Hope Haven International Ministries (HHIM) donors who help to make the gift of mobility possible with their generous in-kind donations or other outstanding forms of support.  

Uniroyal Global Engineered Products Inc. American Converters Inc. and Menasha Corporation were recently recognized for their in-kind donations and presented with Pillar of Hope Awards.   

American Converters Inc. manufactures various types of foam for furniture and mattresses and is located in Fridley MN. HHIM uses foam donated by American Converters Inc. for wheelchair seating pads arm rests and head rests. Executive Vice President Tom Hall and Senior Buyer Andrew Harry were presented with the award. 

Menasha Packaging Company located in Lakeville MN specializes in designing and manufacturing cardboard boxes for shipping various products worldwide. It’s estimated that Menasha has contributed 100 000 boxes for wheelchairs to HHIM since 2000. These boxes help with logistical shipping obstacles and protect the wheelchairs in transit.  

Lastly the Naugahyde division of Uniroyal Global Engineered Products in Stoughton WI received a Pillar of Hope Award. Naugahyde is a composite knit fabric backing and expanded polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic coating and is used by HHIM in manufacturing or repairing the arm rests head rests and seats of our wheelchairs. Uniroyal has been providing us with this material since around 2000.  

Finally at our Annual Dessert Benefit Auction in Sioux Falls  the award was presented to Elmer Karl  Owner and Founder of Karl’s TV and Appliance Stores. Over the past seven years Karl’s has engaged in HHIM wheelchair collection drives around the Midwest at their locations in South Dakota Wyoming North Dakota Nebraska Iowa and Minnesota.