Our Story
Sending Hope Ohio was created around the Templin Family dinner table in the fall of 2020. Suddenly finding themselves in a pandemic, separated from friends and loved ones, and facing the holiday season alone, it would have been very easy to focus on the negatives of the year. Instead, they decided to focus outward, by giving their four children an opportunity to make the world a better place. Thus, Sending Hope Ohio was born.
We believe everyone, no matter their place in life, has the ability to change the world. We all have something unique and special to give to others: our time, creativity, friendship, our empathy and understanding, a shared meal or a hand-drawn picture in crayon by little hands.
Since the very beginning, the four Templin children have been the driving force of Sending Hope. What started with homemade cookies and cards to far away family members and delivery drivers in a pandemic, turned into inviting hundreds of friends and growing into a group reaching countless others. Every project has been inspired and contributed to by them with the message that YOU have value and bring HOPE to the world.
We believe everyone, no matter their place in life, has the ability to change the world. We all have something unique and special to give to others: our time, creativity, friendship, our empathy and understanding, a shared meal or a hand-drawn picture in crayon by little hands.
Since the very beginning, the four Templin children have been the driving force of Sending Hope. What started with homemade cookies and cards to far away family members and delivery drivers in a pandemic, turned into inviting hundreds of friends and growing into a group reaching countless others. Every project has been inspired and contributed to by them with the message that YOU have value and bring HOPE to the world.
All of us bring beauty to the world.
Thank you for joining us in SENDING HOPE.
Thank you for joining us in SENDING HOPE.
Our Team
Jessica, Judd, and their four young children, created Sending Hope Ohio in the fall of 2020. The Templin family lives in Granville, Ohio and greatest joy comes from the simple moments with their children; family dinners, nightly kitchen dance parties, and cuddles on the couch. From a young age, Jessica was inspired by her grandfather, Charles Fisher, a fierce advocate for religious and social diversity, to create a world with more empathy and compassion, and her late sister, Amanda, to truly LIVE each moment.
Jessica and the Templin Family
Director
Jessica and the Templin Family
Director
From a young age, I have always been passionate about working with children, guiding them to understand and embrace their true selves. I feel incredibly fortunate to be part of an organization founded by the Templin Four, whom I have known and admired for over a decade. Their vision and dedication have been a constant source of inspiration for me. Together, we strive to create a nurturing environment where children can share joy, learn, grow, and build a strong foundation for the future.
Being part of Sending Hope Ohio is not just a role for me; it is a heartfelt commitment to making the world a better place for the next generation. I am honored to contribute to this amazing team and to be part of a cause that brings hope and joy to so many lives.
Lexi
Vice- President of Project Development
Being part of Sending Hope Ohio is not just a role for me; it is a heartfelt commitment to making the world a better place for the next generation. I am honored to contribute to this amazing team and to be part of a cause that brings hope and joy to so many lives.
Lexi
Vice- President of Project Development
In both my career and personal life, I have always strived to be supportive and helpful to those around me. I am a mother to three and a nana to nine wonderful grandchildren. I have always volunteered or worked for an organization that supported children and their families. After retiring and feeling something was missing, I began looking for an opportunity to give back to the community. When I saw Jessica was looking for a Treasurer, I knew I found what I was looking for. I’ve been following the Templin Four for several years and was in awe of the work they do through Sending Hope.
I am honored to be a part of Sending Hope and I am excited to see it grow.
Beth Weakley
Treasurer
I am honored to be a part of Sending Hope and I am excited to see it grow.
Beth Weakley
Treasurer
I have lived in Johnstown, Ohio since 2002 where I raised my three children. Even though they are now grown, I still live here today with my husband of eight years, four crazy cats, and one dog. My favorite hobbies are cooking, gardening, traveling, running and spending time with family. I also have three of the most amazing grandkids a maw-maw could ask for.
For the past 18 years my professional career has been in Medicaid Managed Care where I get to directly impact the programs that many people rely on, not just through my day to day work but through volunteerism and advocacy. I was a single mom raising two beautiful girls and I relied on public service programs to get by. Being able to impact these programs today truly brings my experiences full circle.
For me, volunteering is not just something I do. I am unequivocally thankful for the opportunity to be a part of Sending Hope Ohio.
Kelly McConnel
Independent Projects Chair
For the past 18 years my professional career has been in Medicaid Managed Care where I get to directly impact the programs that many people rely on, not just through my day to day work but through volunteerism and advocacy. I was a single mom raising two beautiful girls and I relied on public service programs to get by. Being able to impact these programs today truly brings my experiences full circle.
For me, volunteering is not just something I do. I am unequivocally thankful for the opportunity to be a part of Sending Hope Ohio.
Kelly McConnel
Independent Projects Chair