Temeka Johnson's Night of H.O.P.E. On Saturday August 29th, Temeka Johnson hosted her "Night of HOPE" event at US Airways Center with one goal in mind - to learn more about what is needed in the Phoenix community that her foundation can support and help.Meek's H.O.P.E. (Heaven Opens People's Eyes) is largely centered around improving the lives of others through increasing self-esteem, encouraging physical activity, and making a difference in local communities as a whole. However, the driving mission behind much of the organization's commitments and goals is simply providing hope to others in such a trying time.
"I've been fortunate enough to be able to inspire hope in others with what I've been able to do on the basketball court," Temeka said in a special appearance after the Connecticut game. "A lot of it is based on my size and values. We want to really focus on helping the community find hope now in Phoenix."
Meek's HOPE is active in the community in a number of ways and has made a key decision to help underprivileged children find hope and better their lives. She offers the Jewel Johnson Teacher Scholarship, in honor of her grandmother, to deserving students from Louisiana or attending Louisiana institutions. In addition, Meek's HOPE has adopted schools to help with projects, mentoring, and fundraising. HOPE also sponsors area youth to receive personal hygiene makeovers for both girls and boys, works with local schools and agencies to identify organizational needs, and hosts "A Very Meek Christmas" for local youth where HOPE and Temeka take them on a Christmas shopping spree.
Being new to the Phoenix community, the theme of the event was largely a sounding board where Meek and agency representatives were able to receive important information on the needs in the local community. It clearly impacted Temeka, upon hearing what could be done, that she and HOPE have a plethora of opportunities to make a difference.
It was also evident that Temeka has already greatly impacted the Mercury organization in her short time in Phoenix. Multiple members of the Mercury organization came by to show their support for Temeka and her passion for giving back including head coach Corey Gaines, Mercury President and COO Jay Parry, General Manager Ann Meyers Drysdale, and VP of Game Entertainment Kip Helt.
One couldn't help but feel an enormous sense of pride and inspiration upon seeing Temeka's passion first-hand for helping others and making a difference in the Valley.
For more information on how you can help Temeka and HOPE, please visit www.meekshope.org.
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