MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to bring hope to vulnerable children who have suffered domestic sexual abuse. We help meet the needs of the abused child by providing financial assistance and resources for investigations and legal expenses. Our goal is to help bring justice for abused children to ensure they are protected from any further abuse so they can heal.
"To be the hands and feet of Jesus to bind up the brokenhearted and to set the captives free."
Isaiah 61:1
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Linda Schlueter
President & Founder
Linda is married with two children, three step-children and twelve grandchildren. She has been a music teacher for 40 years, and is the author of Daily Devo early morning devotions.
"I believe the Lord called me to help children, forced into silence by their sexual abuser, to break out of the bondage of domestic sexual abuse, so they can find healing, hope and freedom, to be able to live a normal life. "
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!"
Isaiah 6:8
So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10
Open Position
Treasurer
Rainie Larson
Secretary
Rainie is a wife and mother of three precious girls and is a self-employed house cleaner. She has been a member of her church for 10 years and volunteers to help others when and wherever she can.
"I believe in Hope for Children's mission to protect children from being abused by the people who are to care for and nurture them. I want to help children as much as possible to be able to live in safety and freedom."
...then hear in heaven their prayer and pleading, and maintain their right and defend their cause.
I Kings 8:45
Bonnie Rahn
Vice President
Bonnie is a mother of a blended family, four girls and two boys, and an enthusiastic grandmother of twelve grandchildren.
Bonnie is a very caring and generous person, giving of her time to her church community along with working her full-time job in Marketing and Membership Services at Costco in North East Minneapolis.
This calling to help children in need has been a long-time passion of hers and being part of the Hope for Children organization has only helped to strengthen her Christian faith, knowing she is in the place that God has chosen her to be.
“Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes”.
Ephesians 6:11
Sara Derhaag
Public Relations
Sara is the mother of three beautiful girls. She works in the community as parent advocate, and has a heart for service. She is a member at the same church she’s been attending for over 20 years.
“I was drawn to this organization through stories of injustice. Children and their protectors need, and deserve our help. We must stand up, and speak up.”
He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.
Micah 6:8