Oasis of Hope has an incredibly dedicated staff and we are deeply indebted to them for the long hours, personal commitment and sacrifice and, most of all, their heart for our adopted community. We are honored for the opportunity to work with them and inspired by their faith and dedication. We asked them about the inspiration, devotion and rewards of being involved with Oasis and we hope you will find encouragement in their responses. - The Board of Directors

Terry Hoff | Director
901.755.7721 xt 1124

Why do you devote your life to helping the people of North Memphis?
My devotion started straight from God’s Word. I had been given the assignment my freshman year at a Christian college to read through the Bible from cover to cover. This was something I had never done. Halfway through I remember laying my Bible down on my dorm room bed and praying, “God I get it. I am supposed to have a heart after yours; and you are passionate about justice for those in need. Please give me that same passion and show me what to do about it.” My life has not been the same since.

Terrice Thomas | Administrative Assistant/Volunteer Coordinator
901.527.0074

What inspired you to get involved with Oasis?
I am excited about working at an organization where I can truly make a difference in the community ... not just through charity, but through empowerment, education and love.

Jennifer Tramble | Seniors' Coordinator
901.578.9546

What keeps you in this line of work?
The opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others by raising awareness, offering solutions, and implementing resources that will benefit an area of the city that has been neglected for years; that's what keeps me motivated.

Brenda Lampela | Children's Developer
901.529.0130

How did you get involved with Oasis?
I began serving as an Oasis of Hope volunteer in the Caldwell area several years ago, and grew to know and love the children, families and teachers I met there...so much so that I decided I wanted to devote my life to helping them.  It's been an experience that I've become even more passionate about than I could have ever imagined!



STORIES OF HOPE
“I’ve seen situations where adults and kids have been touched in such a positive way that it’s unexplainable other than “GOD’S BLESSINGS.”