NEWS
2025 Partnerships
We are excited to announce our partnership with EveryLife diaper and baby wipe company! With every purchase from EveryLife, you can feel good knowing you're helping to support pregnancy crisis resource centers. Additionally, you will get 25% off your first purchase using the code "MARTHAHOPE" along with using the code "MARTHAHOPE10" at checkout for us as an organization receiving 10% of those proceed back so we are able to maintain a safe, stable, and nurturing environment.
For the fifth year in a row, The Rustic Rose Barn has generously donated their beautiful space for our annual gala fundraiser. We are so grateful for their continued support, which helps us raise vital funds to serve mothers and children in our community.
This year’s gala will be held on Thursday, September 25th, and we couldn’t imagine a more perfect setting. Thank you, Rustic Rose, for your unwavering generosity and partnership!
We are deeply grateful to Alliant Energy for awarding Martha’s House of Hope a $500 community grant. This generous support shines a light on hope for the young mothers and babies we serve. The grant will help energize our Healthy Moms & Babies program, which provides trauma-informed case management and direct support such as baby items, food, clothing, transportation, and more.
Thanks to Alliant Energy, we are one step closer to building brighter futures for the families in our care.
We are deeply grateful to the Ames Home Builders Association (AHBA) for awarding Martha’s House of Hope a $400 community grant to support our summer recreation initiative, Motherhood Made Splash-tastic. This funding provides a seasonal pool pass to the Furman Aquatic Center, along with swimwear and safety gear for our moms and babies to enjoy safe, active, and joy-filled summer days together.
We’ll also be hosting a Water Safety class to help our mothers feel confident around the water. Thanks to AHBA’s support, our families will make lasting summer memories. We’re honored to recognize their generosity and ongoing commitment to our mission.
We are incredibly grateful to Cornerstone Church for their generous $10,000 donation toward the purchase of our new transitional living home. This gift plays a vital role in helping us expand our mission and provide safe, stable housing for more young mothers and their children.
With the support of community partners like Cornerstone, we are able to offer hope, healing, and a fresh start to families in need. Thank you for believing in our mission and investing in brighter futures—your generosity is truly making a difference.
We are so thankful for the faithful partnership of Overflow Thrift Store, whose generosity has blessed Martha’s House of Hope in countless ways over the years. From their monthly contributions from thrift store revenue to their continued encouragement of our mission, Overflow has been a true source of support.
This year, we’re especially grateful for their generous donation toward upgrading our security system, helping us create an even safer environment for the mothers and babies we serve. Thank you, Overflow, for standing with us and helping hope overflow into the lives of so many.
2024 Gifts
For four years now, the Rustic Rose Barn has generously donated their event space for our annual gala fundraiser. We are so thankful for their generosity and giving hearts. With their help, we are able to obtain funding to keep our organization running for years to come in order to assist the mothers and children within our community.
Thank you for all that you do for us in preparation for the event as well. We greatly appreciate all of the work and dedication put towards our organization.
We are excited to share that Martha’s House of Hope was selected for the Warm Your Heart program by Service Legends, receiving a brand-new furnace and installation at no cost. This generous gift will help ensure that the mothers and babies we serve stay warm and comfortable throughout the winter and for years to come.
A special thank you to Service Legends and their owner, Brian Leech, who personally stopped by during the installation. Their kindness and support mean so much to our organization.
We're thrilled to share that Martha's House of Hope is now a proud recipient of a $1,000 sponsorship from Alliant Energy! With their unwavering commitment to exceptional service and building stronger communities, Alliant Energy has truly brightened the lives of women experiencing unplanned pregnancies. Thank you!
We are thrilled to share our heartfelt gratitude to Theisen’s Home • Farm • Auto for their generous $2,500 grant to Martha’s House of Hope! Your incredible support will empower moms and babies in our care, providing essential resources and opportunities to help them build brighter, more hopeful futures.
Great news! Martha's House of Hope is excited to announce that we have received TWO grants under the Spark Good Local Grant program. We received $1,500 from Walmart and $1,000 from Sam's Club! We can't wait to use these funds to continue our mission of providing vulnerable, pregnant women and their infants a safe place to grow and thrive. Thank you to Walmart, Sam's Club, and overall the Spark Good Local Grant program!
We are overjoyed to announce that Martha's House of Hope has received a $400 grant from the Ames Home Builders Association! With their support and incredible generosity, we can continue our mission and better the lives of homeless or housing-insecure pregnant women. Thank you, Ames Home Builders Association!
🌟 A Heartfelt Thank You to Our 2024 Gala Sponsors! 🌟
Martha's House of Hope is overjoyed to express our gratitude to the incredible sponsors of our 2024 annual gala, Sunsets at the Rose. A special thank you to our Platinum Level sponsors, Overflow Thrift Store and Cornerstone Church, whose generosity played a vital role in making our event a resounding success!
We are also deeply grateful to these two sponsors for their extraordinary contributions to our Make Our House Our Home campaign. Together, their combined donation of $20,000 provided essential renovations to our maternity home, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for the moms and babies we serve.
Thank you for your unwavering support and for making a lasting impact in the lives of the families at Martha’s House of Hope. ❤️
MHOH IN THE MEDIA
FAITH AND LIFE TODAY
January 25, 2025
Listen to our Executive Director, Tara Brown, in conversation with Kristy Heilman on Faith and Life Today. In this inspiring first episode of a series, they discuss the mission and impact of Martha's House of Hope.
FAITH AND LIFE TODAY
February 10, 2024
Listen to our Executive Director, Tara Brown, and Board President, Todd Clancy, speak to Jen Green about MHOH.
