Isaiah 61:1-3

 Fern Jinkins has served in the community for 20 years. After experiencing abuse, mental illness, and substance abuse disorders, she is serving battered women, street outreach, and homeless shelters, and has volunteered at Dawson State and Tarrant County Jails. Fern was inspired to advocate for others in the community, because she realized that addiction is a real debilitating disease.  Fern has a heart for those who battle with trauma. She is a mother of three, wife, Author, and a Prolific Speaker. Fern has a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Liberty University and has earned a master's degree theology of Pastoral Psychology at Integrity Seminary. 

Meet our board members at Heather Hopes Inc. Attorney Leslie Johns, Evelyn Parker (lower right), Elder Topaz Thornton (top right, and Executive Director Fern Jinkins. 

Our Board members play a pivotal role in the governance and strategic direction of organizations, ranging from corporations and non-profits to educational institutions. These individuals, were selected for their expertise and experience, a are entrusted with making crucial decisions that impact the entity's goals and mission. Our Board members are responsible for overseeing financial matters, setting policies, and providing guidance to our executive leadership decisions. Their diverse backgrounds and perspectives contribute to well-rounded decision-making, and they are often tasked with upholding the organization's values and ensuring accountability. They're committed to our organizations and operate with a fiduciary duty, working collaboratively to steer the entity toward its intended outcomes. #heatherhopesinc 

Heather Hopes Inc. Volunteers are a dedicated group committed to making a difference in the community, especially by serving the homeless and those in need. Each week, our volunteers teach life-skills classes at the Presbyterian Night Shelter at True Worth Place, offering guidance and hope. We’ve supported children with back-to-school drives by providing free backpacks, school supplies, new shoes, calculators, and toys for our annual Christmas giveaway. Our efforts extend to supporting seniors with free gas cards and working families by assisting with utility bills. Volunteers also help canvass neighborhoods to encourage voter participation and take part in weekly phone banking. When funding is available, we offer stipends to high school student volunteers to support their service. We've stood alongside seniors to advocate for social change and are actively working to reduce recidivism by teaching computer classes to ex-offenders, helping them gain skills for employment. In our ongoing fight against food scarcity, we collect and distribute free food and fresh vegetables, ensuring that no one in our community goes hungry.

Community partners include: Frost Bank, Snooze, Sprouts, Walmart, Sam's Club, Target, Black Voters Matters, DFW CITIWomen, Salvation Army, Union Gospel Mission, Presbyterian Night Shelter, Home of Greater Joy, Clergy and Police Alliance,  Street FX Bikers Club, Mercy 1st Ministry The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Prison Fellowship, Women Who Care Share, and Fort Worth Five Loaves & Two Fish Outreach.