2021 in Review

Dear friends,

As we complete our journey through 2021 and looking forward to embracing 2022, I am settling down to write my first “Christmas letter” ever in my life!


We, the “Team Enkrateia” want to thank all of you for your generous support in making “Enkrateia”(en-‘krah-tay-a) a reality in October 2021. Looking back over the past year, we are humbled by the multitude of blessings that continually poured over Enkrateia House of Hope!


Reconditioning the house which we are blessed with to create an expectant mom friendly home was a challenge. Most of the immediate needs are being met and we are almost ready to greet our guests!


Referral sources have started visiting Enkrateia. There have been a few inquiries, but not all women who inquire about our home are a good match for our program. We had five inquiries that we were not yet able to support; however, we were able to direct them to other appropriate resources.


This does not mean that we do not have any challenges ahead. We are still in search of a Resident House Mother to stay in the house with our guests. The good news is that we have quite a few volunteer mothers coming forward to provide support in the short term.


We are marching forward to reach our operating budget. We trust that our good Lord, who brought us this far in nine months, will walk us forward while we do what we are called to do!


As we celebrate the birth of our Counselor, we are reminded that the “Life is a gift”.


Together we can witness the great wonder that He has called us to accomplish! Serving mothers who “Choose Life” by providing a home and building a future!


I acknowledge and greatly appreciate all of you walking with me in this road less travelled! 


May our lives and actions reflect the gratitude for all we have been given.


I wish you and your family all the Blessings that hold Health, Peace, Love and Caring during this “Season of Miracles” and in the New Year ahead.



Therefore, I say THANK YOU for all the love and memories that all of you have given to “Enkrateia House of Hope” to cherish for the years to come.


With gratitude,

Dorothy Arockiasamy

Executive Director

2025 Christmas Letter

February 26, 2026
2025 Christmas Letter

Enkrateia's First Fund Raising Dinner!

October 6, 2025
Dear Friends, After hearing about our progress over the last 3 years, going on 4, a patron came forward to foster us! A dinner for “Rooting” for Enkrateia House of Hope’s Mission. We were obliged! Trinity Lutheran in Waconia, came forward to host! Thank you for Championing us, Trinity! Volunteers were ready to take on another challenge! An Italian Dinner. The response to Enkrateia’s midyear update was extraordinary. Thank you notes accompanied by monetary support and the guaranteed prayers for Enkrateia’s wellbeing is greatly appreciated. We had 94+ supporters come for dinner and found out what our wing bearers are doing to help the displaced young women in need and how each one of you could help! Patrick Kirsch, our Spiritual director, talked about our Mission and Vision. Core 4, our Executive Team briefed the patrons about Enkrateia’s Intake process, Volunteers, Mother mentors, and daily activities at the house. Italian dinner was served by a team of volunteers from St. Therese Catholic community in Deephaven under the leadership of our Chair, Marilyn Olson. They were troopers! We had Lasagna (meat, veggie and gluten free), Fresh green beans off the garden, fresh fruits (a combination of all berries, melons and grapes) Salad, Italian bread, and dessert (of course we had chocolate) and beverages. It was a great opportunity to meet and greet our patrons in person. The informal and laid back setting promoted mingling. It was a gathering of people who believed in the cause! I am happy to note that the” Italian dinner rooting for Enkrateia House of Hope’s Mission” was a success. You, the sustaining as well as the new donors, helped us raise 25K. Thank you for spending September 29th evening with us to show your support and making the event a success! Let us plan to celebrate Enkrateia’s 5th birthday in 2026 and Root for 50K? Yours sincerely, Team Enkrateia!  Note: Hats off to our Fundraising Chair, Marilyn Olson “The Energizer” keeping Enkrateia in her heart and mind always and bringing awareness about Enkrateia’s mission to all whom she comes across in her daily life! She is on a Mission!