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For Mark King, Co-Founder and President of the Florida Flight, the opportunity to partner with House
"I love God, and I love basketball. With the Flight, I’ve been blessed with an opportunity to combine
both of those and make a difference in the future of our world,” explained King. “The opportunity to
work with House of Hope fits perfectly within the scope of our mission.”
Stephanie Groover, the Community Relations Assistant and Teacher for House of Hope Orlando, led the
tour.
“It’s important that these kids have people in their lives who not only preach the Gospel of Christ, but
also exemplify those truths, especially within the relationship setting offered through a Big Brother
setting,” said Groover.
Andy Haas, a 6' 5" guard/forward for the Flight, is eager to get started. “I take the blessing of being a
role model and leader for the younger generation very seriously,” Haas said. “I’m looking forward to
providing practical Christian applications within the lives of the youth at House of Hope.”
"Seeing the excitement of the Flight teammates as we progressed through the tour, and watching the
impact on the faces of the kids as each teammate shared their personal testimonies was such an
exciting experience," Groover said. "I think it's great that the members of the Florida Flight have such
willing hearts to give back to the community."
National House of Hope is working toward its vision of having a House of Hope within driving distance of
every major city in America by 2010. The not-for-profit organization has grown to ten actively
functioning facilities, with thirty-six new facilities at various stages of development.
The Florida Flight have applied for league membership within the Premier Basketball League (PBL).
The team will be strategically marketed as a professional basketball team with a Christian emphasis
and message. The estimated launch of the Florida Flight is January of 2011.
For up-to-date information on the progress, please visit www.flighthoops.com.
For more information on House of Hope, please visit www.nationalhouseofhope.org.
"I love God, and I love basketball. With the Flight, I’ve been blessed with an opportunity to combine
both of those and make a difference in the future of our world,” explained King. “The opportunity to
work with House of Hope fits perfectly within the scope of our mission.”
Stephanie Groover, the Community Relations Assistant and Teacher for House of Hope Orlando, led the
tour.
“It’s important that these kids have people in their lives who not only preach the Gospel of Christ, but
also exemplify those truths, especially within the relationship setting offered through a Big Brother
setting,” said Groover.
Andy Haas, a 6' 5" guard/forward for the Flight, is eager to get started. “I take the blessing of being a
role model and leader for the younger generation very seriously,” Haas said. “I’m looking forward to
providing practical Christian applications within the lives of the youth at House of Hope.”
"Seeing the excitement of the Flight teammates as we progressed through the tour, and watching the
impact on the faces of the kids as each teammate shared their personal testimonies was such an
exciting experience," Groover said. "I think it's great that the members of the Florida Flight have such
willing hearts to give back to the community."
National House of Hope is working toward its vision of having a House of Hope within driving distance of
every major city in America by 2010. The not-for-profit organization has grown to ten actively
functioning facilities, with thirty-six new facilities at various stages of development.
The Florida Flight have applied for league membership within the Premier Basketball League (PBL).
The team will be strategically marketed as a professional basketball team with a Christian emphasis
and message. The estimated launch of the Florida Flight is January of 2011.
For up-to-date information on the progress, please visit www.flighthoops.com.
For more information on House of Hope, please visit www.nationalhouseofhope.org.
Orlando, FL - August 5, 2009
Hope Orlando, a Christian residential program for troubled
teenagers on Wednesday, August 5, 2009. The tour was the
beginning of a multi-layered relationship certain to benefit both
organizations and rewrite the definition of community outreach
within the landscape of minor league basketball.
“After attending an annual fund-raising dinner for the National
House of Hope last year, I was convinced this was an
organization I needed to find a way to be a involved with,” said
Mark King, Co-Founder and President of the Florida Flight.
Hope Orlando, a Christian residential program for troubled
teenagers on Wednesday, August 5, 2009. The tour was the
beginning of a multi-layered relationship certain to benefit both
organizations and rewrite the definition of community outreach
within the landscape of minor league basketball.
“After attending an annual fund-raising dinner for the National
House of Hope last year, I was convinced this was an
organization I needed to find a way to be a involved with,” said
Mark King, Co-Founder and President of the Florida Flight.
| founded America and internationally. The Florida Flight will immediately begin filling some of the volunteer needs for the House of Hope. On August 15th, the team will assist with a large-scale fund-raising garage sale. Additionally, plans to assume Big Brother duties for the boys within the program are also in the works. |
