Franklin Hopkins, Sr. is a volunteer in the S.H.A.R.E.  Program and leads the Ministry at Christ Fellowship Church in Miami, Florida.  He carries out the mission of the S.H.A.R.E Program by reaching out into the community with a 110% effort.  He has almost 50 years of experience in the grocery retail and inventory service business and has used his experience, knowledge, and gifts to expand on what it means to give to others.  Frank’s desire to make a positive difference in the world, one life at a time, has touched thousands of people-many he doesn’t even know.  He tirelessly works to better the lives of others around him, especially those in need.  One only has to mention a need, and Frank is there to help. Those who know him at all describe him as the hardest working, most generous and energetic man the world has ever known.

Frank Hopkins has severed in the S.H.A.R.E. program through Christ Fellowship Church, pastored by Dr. Rick Blackwoood, for the past nine years.  During this time, he has given his all to serving in this program and getting others in the church involved in servicing the ministry to the community.  Most importantly, he has reached out into the Miami-Dade community and has used his hands and feet to demonstrate the love of Jesus.

This past Thanksgiving, Frank organized a Thanksgiving Basket Drive through Christ Fellowship.  Associate Pastor Eric Geiger wholeheartedly supported this endeavor, and as a result the S.H.A.R.E. Ministry under Frank’s leadership, distributed 5066 Thanksgiving Baskets on November 18, 2006.  This food distribution fed over 35,000 people.  He organized a humanitarian effort that was far-reaching and created the involvement of over 700 volunteers.  Frank Hopkins spent months working toward one day that world bless thousands upon thousands for a lifetime.

How was he able to accomplish such an awe-inspiring feat?  Thorough volunteers!  Frank’s go-getter, positive attitude is contagious.  His theme for the Thanksgiving S.H.A.R.E. drive was “Let’s Make It a Perfect Day at Christ Fellowship!”  His vision was shared with hundreds of volunteers who also desired to make a difference in the Thanksgiving season.

As a volunteer himself in the S.H.A.R.E. program, Frank’s leadership skills have influenced hundreds of others to get involved it this worthy program, not just at the holiday’s but through the year.  Every Day, Frank gets up at 04:00 am to pick up left over sweets and breads from area grocery stores to give away on S.H.A.R.E. distribution days.  This is not expected, but it is something he does to help give those in need a little extra-luxury they might not be able to afford themselves.  He also buys hundreds of sodas and water out of his own pocket to serve along with coffee and sweets on S.H.A.R.E. Saturdays to help provide fellowship with all who come to serve or pick up a S.H.A.R.E. package.

Something most people don’t know about Frank is that often he does all the work, not only on a volunteer basis, but provides his own transposition and gas.  He purchased a van to be used specifically for S.H.A.R.E. that he allows others to use while volunteering in S.H.A.R.E.  He is not compensated whatsoever for any of this time and effort.  As one watches him work and notices the significant number of hours he labors for others, it certainly appears he works as if he were a paid employee.  Frank knows, however, that God sees all of his labor and is taking note of his eternal investment.  Frank quickly tells anyone that will listen how blessed he has been to be able to serve in the S.H.A.R.E. Ministry at Christ Fellowship.

Many people also don’t know that Frank’s service to others has cost him something – time, money, effort, and sacrifice.  Through the years, Frank has suffered with terrible leg pain and has undergone many surgeries.  However, regardless of pain or health, Frank has fulfilled his commitments with S.H.A.R.E. Program

Frank Hopkins certainly deserves to know that he has made a difference in this community and ultimately, has made a difference in the world.  He should be affirmed in some small way that demonstrates how grateful we are to him for giving so much of him away without expecting anything in return.  A man like Frank Hopkins truly is rare he’s definitely one-in-a-million!

Recently, Frank was nominated for the HUMANITARIAN OF THE YEAR FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA. This is a very high honor, and many would love to see Frank Hopkins receive this award.  A small reward in comparison to all he has sacrificed and given to make our world a better place.  We encourage you to get involved and support his nomination for this prestigious aware by voting for him at admin@humanitarianhall.com or www.humanitarianhall.com.  Please cast your vote as soon as possible.  Let the good word spread, and tell other to give Frank Hopkins a “perfect day” of his own!