Pittsburgh Presbytery - Mission Agencies

Hosanna Industries

UNITED WAY #3750 (Allegheny); #62211 (Butler)

109 Rinard Lane
Rochester, PA 15074
724-770-0262

MISSION

To help alleviate the effects of poverty by delivering the message of the Good News and using effective and practical ways to help with people's real needs and improve their self esteem and quality of life.

CURRENT PROGRAMS

Hosanna Industries seeks to proclaim God's love through encouraging people in life and livelihood by:

Revitalizing our church families through hands-on participation in active local mission.
Inspiring communities to the virtues of Christian mission.
Improving the living conditions of the poor and needy through new home construction, repair and rehabilitation.
Providing vocational training for the unskilled.
Promoting small business development for the disenfranchised.
Creating job opportunities for the unemployed.
Mobilizing relief workers to areas of disaster and poverty.

HISTORY

Hosanna Industries, Inc. was established as a nonprofit corporation through the vision and faith of the Rev. Donn D. Ed and with the mission support of The First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown, PA on Palm Sunday since 1990. Since its inception Hosanna Industries, Inc., has:

Delivered labor and cost deferred assistance to over 2,300 needy households.
Completed more than 100 new home construction projects.
Total market value of completed projects exceeding $44,000.00.
Coordinated the efforts of over 134,000 volunteers in serving the needy.
Received financial and volunteer support from over 72 churches of various denominations.
Done disaster relief work in Miami, FL; St. Genevieve, MO; Winston, NC; New Orleans, LA; Gulfport, MS; and Pittsburgh, PA
Rebuilt St. Marks Baptist Church, Tyronza, Arkansas; a hate-related arson.
Received recognition from President Clinton, Congressman Ron Klink, Representative Jane Orie and the National Council of Churches for our efforts.

PROFESSIONAL STAFF

Rev. Dr. Donn D. Ed (Executive Director) and Brian Hetzer (Project Supervisor)

OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONGREGATIONAL OR INDIVIDUAL INVOLVEMENT

Hosanna Industries provides unlimited opportunities for individuals or groups of all ages, male and female, skilled or unskilled to participate in a hands-on experience to show the Love of God in a practical way.
Hosanna Industries provides a mechanism by which a congregation or church family can be revitalized and energized by experiencing the love of God flowing through their hearts as they are involved in reaching out to help the less fortunate of God's children here on Earth.
Hosanna has on-site facilities consisting of a chapel, dormitory, and community center on 8 acres of land available for use by volunteer groups, church group meetings, retreats, picnics, ministerial meetings, etc.

INFORMATIONAL PROGRAMS AVAILABLE

Speakers and presentations available for church services, guest Pastor sermons, Sunday schools, youth groups, small groups, etc.

Literature available for mailing upon request.
Quarterly newsletter issued.
Hosanna headquarters is always open for visitors but please call ahead to 724-770-0262 to make sure someone is available to receive you properly.

VISIT US ON THE WEB

www.hosannaindustries.org