HQ OF HOPE BLOG, ARTICLES, AND NEWS

Coffee Training at Rosito Bisani in Los Angeles

By Randy Martin | February 16, 2011

 For three days Covenant Coffee Interns Luis and Jeremy underwent rigorous technical training at Rosito Bisani, a professional espresso distribution company in Los Angeles. Their time there was spent studying in the classroom, getting hands on training and most importantly growing in life and spirituality. This is one video of a series about their…

Hope Is In The “Little Things”

By Randy Martin | February 11, 2011

I had the opportunity to take two of our former foster youth to Los Angeles this week, where they would be training to become coffee service technicians for a professional espresso company called Rosito Bisani. Our goal is help the youth find employment, all the while building upon our continued mission to grow Covenant Coffee.…

Hope is growing

By Randy Martin | January 29, 2011

Hope is growing. Daily, more individuals, families and businesses are partnering with Covenant Community Services to provide hope and love to abused and neglected children and youth. The community response to the Headquarters of Hope Campaign is continuing to grow despite tough economic times. The Headquarters of Hope (HQ of Hope) campaign was launched late…

Grabbing hope … A former foster youth succeeds!

By Randy Martin | January 17, 2011

On a recent morning, Jeremy awoke and began a busy day with Covenant Coffee. The destination after the 6:00am pickup by roastmaster, Isaac Dennis, was to a Cyclocross race that Jeremy would work. Jeremy is a former foster youth from Kern County and is employed with Covenant Coffee through the ACT program. At the end…

Catch the vision, Help Spread Hope in Bakersfield

By Randy Martin | January 12, 2011

Thanks for praying…thanks for giving.

Hope Defined and Lived

By Randy Martin | January 5, 2011

Hope Lives Here is a motto of Covenant Community Services, Inc.. It comes from our mission, “providing hope and love to abused and neglected children”. We extend hope to foster children, former foster youth and families on a daily basis through compassionate case management, unconditional love, genuine concern and personal investment into the life of each person served.

Help Covenant Provide Hope to Foster Youth and Children!

By Randy Martin | December 23, 2010

Hope for former foster youth and children is provided as people stand up and make a difference by giving, serving and praying!

Greta’s Gift … Equal Sacrifice Unequal Gifts

By Randy Martin | December 11, 2010

December 11, 2010 Last night Covenant held it’s annual Christmas Party for foster children, foster families, biological families and former foster youth. It was a wonderful night that was made possible by the hard work of the Covenant team and amazing volunteers and donors. I am amazed each year when the Christmas Party comes around…

“Headquarters of Hope” Wrist Bands Now Available!

By Randy Martin | November 22, 2010

The wait is over! Now you can take wear the message of hope where ever you go with Covenant’s “Hq of Hope” wrist band. They are available for $5 dollars at the Covenant offices 1616 29th Street in Downtown Bakersfield. They are also available for local shipping. Call 661-326-8304 for more information. Help us move…

New Shareholder Stops by to Deliver Hope

By Randy Martin | November 18, 2010

Jim Poteete of Central Valley Pluming in Bakersfield became today’s newest “Headquarters of Hope” Shareholder. While enjoying a cup of fresh Covenant Coffee Poteete said he was excited to be part of Covenant’s new mission to bring hope to Kern County!