As we mark our first decade of impact, the team at 6 Stones felt it was important to reflect on the journey that shaped our organization and its programs. To capture this story, we invited key contributors from our early days to share their experiences and insights. These narratives highlight the dedication and vision that helped 6 Stones become what it is today.
The story of 6 Stones is rich and multifaceted, intertwining diverse organizations and programs that have grown and adapted over time. Rather than outlining every detail of these developments, we’ve structured our history into thematic sections presented in a loosely chronological format:
First visionary gathering in city of Euless with First Euless and Restoration Church.
The City of Euless selects two homes to pilot a partnership: First Euless agrees to restore a house on Freestone Drive while Restoration Church completes work they began independently on Wilshire Drive.
First 2 home renovations completed (First Euless & Restoration Church)
An apartment complex near First Baptist Church of Euless caught fire and one of the residents asked the church for help. After realizing they did not have a good way to assist, Pastor John Meador commissioned Scott Sheppard to research possible solutions.
First Baptist Church of Euless launches a separate non-profit to support Euless Revitalization and to meet the needs of the community adopting the name “6 Stones” for the broader organization.
Over 30 city officials and church partners gather to talk about issues and needs.
First Euless Revitalization (ER) Blitz with 17 homes renovated.
First agreement with a multi-family housing partner. This birthed Community Ministries.
Operation Back 2 School launched in partnership with HEB ISD. 1,300 children from 9 schools served in partnership with HEB Family Support Services.
Night of Wonder launched in 9 schools, 600 families served
At the request of administrators in HEB ISD, 6 Stones helped develop an intramural soccer program to serve junior high boys in the district.
Bedford and Hurst city management recruited, 6 Stones reach expanded by joint 380 Agreements from Euless and each of the new cities. ER becomes CPR.
100th home renovated by CPR
Black & Blue Showdown food drive event proposed by HEB students and implemented by 6 Stones.
In cooperation with the City of Bedford a Community Garden was created to increase community involvement and help supply the food pantry with fresh, healthy food. Garden plots began in summer of 2011. Pavilion completed in November 2012.
6 Stones hosts leaders from Waxahachie and give them basic playbooks. Over the next year they create Mission 75165 and replicate Night of Wonder in their community.
CPR celebrates 200th home renovation
The inaugural ‘Run for Hope’ event was launched to engage the community and expand the capacity of Operation Back 2 School.
Operation Back 2 School expands to provide supplies to Junior High and High School students
380 agreement signed with the City of Cleburne. Clean up day that fall and first big “blitz” on March 26, 2015
First CPR Blitz in the City of Watauga.
Night of Wonder serves 3,206 children in final year before re-branding as “Night of Hope.”
6 Stones partners with the City of Richland Hills and puts on the first CPR Blitz.
400th home renovated by CPR
Night of Hope serves 3,400+ students in HEB ISD
The intramural soccer league run in partnership between 6 Stones and HEB ISD was officially re-branded as Liga HEB.
Haltom City joins Watauga and Richland Hills for the Spring Blitz in the Quad Cities
Community Leaders from all over North America gather at 6 Stones to discuss City Transformation. Author Eric Swanson is the Keynote Speaker.
Secondary Schools distribute 3,000 supply kits to their students at registration and another 2,510 children and their families pick up Back 2 School packages during a one-day social service fair at 6 Stones.
The City of Euless becomes the first partnering community to reach the 200 home milestone through Community-Powered Revitalization. Total homes restored approaches 600.
More local students receive Christmas than ever before as 1,646 families attend a Christmas party on a local elementary school campus and a total of 4,242 children are supported by Night of Hope.
Community Members are empowered to directly support 6 Stones initiatives through small and manageable monthly gifts. To emphasize the collective nature of our work, the new donor team is called “The Coalition.”
135 pastors and leaders from churches all over the country help to restore 5 homes in two new cities: Arlington and Everman.
With 3,000 Secondary kits distributed to junior high and high school students at registration and another 2,839 handed out during a one-day social service fair, Operation Back 2 School equips more students than ever in advance of the 2018-2019 HEB ISD school year.
Donations from the 2018 Black vs Blue Food Drive total 102,882 food items as River Trails Elementary collects almost 45 items per student. Trinity High School defeats L.D. Bell in the High School category for the first time, raising 4.39 cans per student.
The City of Grapevine, TX finalizes agreements to join a list of city partners served by Community Powered Revitalization. The first Grapevine homes will be restored in the Spring of 2019.
A Coalition of churches, business, schools, governments, and other entities come together to celebrate 10 Years of incredible accomplishments in this community. Pastor John Meador is awarded the 2018 Gary McKamie Catalyst of Hope Award.
The 6 Stones Board selects and installs Jennifer Leney as Scott Sheppard's replacement after he steps down as Executive Director to pursue other ministry opportunities.
The first Grapevine homes restored by CPR are completed during the Spring Blitz. The total number of homes restored by CPR passes 700.
6 Stones and Cross City agree to begin researching capital campaigns and a potential new home for 6 Stones offices, which have been located within Campus West since 2009.
6 Stones launched Momentum, a transformative program for adults seeking to overcome obstacles, build financial stability, and create a thriving future for their families.
Due to COVID-19 precautions, our New Hope Center moved outside the walls of 6 Stones into the parking lot. Despite the challenges of the pandemic, in all of 2020, we served 35,247 neighbors with clothing and food.
6 Stones celebrated the restoration of its 800th home through the CPR program, continuing its mission to provide safe, secure, and Hope-filled living spaces for local families.
The Liga HEB Soccer League expanded to eight teams within the HEB ISD, providing more students with the opportunity to learn teamwork, leadership, and community through sports.
6 Stones launched the Home for Hope Campaign, rallying community support to build a new facility that would expand its capacity to serve and transform lives for years to come.
6 Stones celebrated the groundbreaking of the Home for Hope, a new space dedicated to expanding its mission of transforming lives.
6 Stones officially moved into its new building, providing a stronger foundation for community outreach and support.
The New Hope Center opened its doors, offering vital resources and support to individuals and families in need.
The community came together to celebrate the Grand Opening of the new 6 Stones building, marking an exciting new era of impact and service.
Through the CPR program, 6 Stones reached a major milestone by completing its 200th home renovation in the City of Hurst, providing stability and Hope for local families.