Inheritance of Hope

Inheritance of Hope was established as a non-profit organization in May 2007 and gained approval as a 501(c)3 charity in December 2007. The organization's mission is to increase the well-being and to help overcome despair in the lives of children and families with a parent diagnosed with a terminal illness. [Cite web|url=http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080610/COMM/806100303/-1/COMM03|title=New ministry serves kids with terminally ill parents|author=Bedell, Barbara|publisher=Times Herald-Record|date=2008-06-10|accessdate=2008-09-03]

Inheritance of Hope achieves its mission by providing superior books and literature, life-changing family retreats, and individual and group ongoing support – spiritually, emotionally and financially. The organization's products and services provide direct benefits for the children and a proactive, therapeutic focus for the parent. Furthermore, Inheritance of Hope believes that preparing for the death of a parent while they are living will yield significant long-term benefits for children and loved ones, thereby minimizing the potentially catastrophic impact. Inheritance of Hope is a faith-based organization – welcoming families of all faiths and backgrounds while serving under the core-beliefs of the Christian faith.

References

See Also

Cornwall-on-hudson.com, August 26, 2008 [http://cornwall-on-hudson.com/article.cfm?page=2864] The Ledger, July 3, 2008 [http://www.theledger.com/article/20080703/NEWS/807030420] Poughkeepsie Journal, June 23, 2008 The Sentinel, New Windsor, NY, June 16, 2008 Times Herald-Record, June 10, 2008 [http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080610/COMM/806100303/-1/COMM05] Putnam County News and Recorder, June 4, 2008 [http://www.pcnr.com/news/2008/0604/general_stories/038.html] Sounds from the Hudson, June 2008 [http://www.usma.edu/Band/newsletter/current.htm] U.S. Army Bands online, April 22, 2008 [http://bands.army.mil/news/default.asp?NewsID=341] Cornwall-on-hudson.com, April 21, 2008 [http://cornwall-on-hudson.com/article.cfm?page=2202] The Ledger, March 9, 2008"' [http://www.theledger.com/article/20080309/NEWS/803090393]

Resources and services

Children's literature

"A Train’s Rust, A Toy Maker’s Love" is a children’s book illustrated by Devonne Cooper and written by Kristen Milligan, a terminally ill parent who desires to share the joy of God’s love in challenging times while opening a dialogue about death and dying. The book tells the story of a train family whose mother begins to rust, prompting questions to the toy maker about what will happen next.

Adult literature

"Consider it Pure Joy" chronicles the lessons learned through Kristen Milligan's personal experience with terminal illness.

Scholarships available for children of the terminally ill

Online support community

External links

* http://www.inheritanceofhope.org