# EDOH Vice Presidents, Chandler Gurley and Zach Tybor, reflect on 2025 and Look to 2026

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Published: 2025-12-20T17:50:00+00:00
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## Resource

Eight Days of Hope Vice Presidents reflect on a year of impactful ministry and the strategic expansion of their national headquarters. The discussion highlights successful reconstruction projects and the organization's mission to support survivors of human trafficking.

## Highlights
- Main idea: Eight Days of Hope is leveraging a million-dollar matching gift to double their ministry capacity by 2026
- Practical takeaway: Administrative and organizational skills are just as vital to disaster relief as physical construction labor
- Success story: The rapid completion of a 7,000 square foot multi-use gymnasium for the Safe Harbor ministry in Ohio
- Strategic goal: Expanding national headquarters to include a massive feeding kitchen and increased warehouse space
- Mission focus: Increasing public awareness and education regarding the needs of survivors of human trafficking

## Topics

Human trafficking survivors, Disaster relief, Nonprofit expansion, Community rebuilding, Volunteer leadership, Charitable giving, Ministry operations

## Chapters
- 1:00 — Year-End Updates and Gala Success: The hosts discuss recent successful ministry events in Mississippi and Buffalo, alongside year-end giving opportunities.
- 9:00 — The Role of Administrative Leadership: Zach Tybor explains the clerical and educational aspects of managing ministry partnerships and evaluating site viability.
- 12:00 — The Safe Harbor Gymnasium Project: A look at the rapid construction of a 7,000 square foot facility in Ohio designed to provide recreation and care for survivors.
- 20:00 — Impact in the Field: Reflections on the profound impact of ministry work in areas facing significant hardship and loss.
- 24:00 — Connecting Dots and Leading People: Discussion on how volunteers can contribute through organization, event leadership, and community connection.
- 31:00 — The Future of EDOH Leadership: A tribute to the next generation of leaders driving the mission forward.
- 39:00 — National Headquarters Expansion: Details on the million-dollar matching gift intended to fund new warehouse space and a large-scale feeding kitchen.

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