The Growing Hope capital campaign of HopeWood Outdoors has a fundraising goal of at least $2.5 million in gifts, pledges, and grants by December 31, 2029.
We are projecting an annual 10% growth in campers over the life of the campaign. Growing Hope Will create new capacity to connect with as many as 7,500 people annually with faith and nature by 2029.
Every participant in HopeWood Outdoors programs will have an opportunity to discover purpose and develop skills for their live outside of camp. Growing Hope will provide needed resources to future-proof that mission.
Campaign Priorities
Expanding Ministry
Growing Hope serves the expansion of HopeWood Outdoors mission to as many as 7,500 campers annually by 2029, nearly twice the attendance in 2023.
Accessibility
Growing Hope increases accessibility to cabins, dining facilities, lodges, and program elements at both sites.
Comfortability
Growing Hope increases camp amenities to enhance the experience of both current and future campers.
Sustainability
Growing Hope ensures our organization's fiscal and environmental sustainability through decreased carbon footprints and increased revenue streams.
Legacy
Growing Hope builds upon the foundation laid by the campers who came before us and ensures that future generations benefit from the visions that founded Camp Luther, Camp Mowana, and Lutheran Memorial Camp.
New pool
New mattresses
Seekers’ Center (multipurpose building)
Cedar Lodge renovations
Redevelop RV campsites
Sports surface upgrades
Labyrinth – fully funded
Accessible firepit – fully funded
Garden – fully funded
Stretch goal – New retreat facilities
Staff cabin
Maple Grove shower house
Access to Lake Erie
Septic and electric upgrades
Lodge and dining hall Renovations
New mattresses
Sports surface upgrades
Deck on lodge – fully funded
Accessibility ramps – fully funded
Garden installation and expansion – fully funded
Stretch goal – Dining hall expansion
Every person can share gifts, volunteer efforts, expertise, and wisdom to have a firsthand experience in Growing Hope among campers for generations to come. What else might that look like?
- Families - annual gifts, pledges, estate gifts
- Congregations - budgeted & endowment gifts
- Schools- competitive fundraisers
- Eagle Scout & similar volunteer projects
- Companies - employee gift-matching & donated materials/services
- Foundations - grants & awards
- Naming Gifts to honor individuals, families, & organizations
- More ideas - your ideas - are welcome - please share them!
Completed projects:
- Shores lodge deck
- Pines mattresses
Completely funded projects:
- Shores garden upgrades
- Shores accessibility ramps
- Pines garden installation
- Pines labyrinth
- Pines accessible firepit
