History
Jeff Hostetler/Hoss Foundation Timeline
| 1961 | Born April 22. Grew up a Mennonite farm boy in Holsopple, PA Was one of seven children |
| 1979-1980 | Played for Penn State |
| 1981 | Transferred to West Virginia University (WVU) |
| 1982–83 |
Played starting quarterback at WVU
Nominated for Rhodes Scholarship
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| 1984 |
Drafted by New York Giants
Married Vicki Nehlen on May 26
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| 1985 | Jason Hostetler is born with pulmonary stenosis, a life-threatening heart condition |
| 1991 | Helped lead Giants to 20–19 victory over Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXV |
| 1991 | Began to fund Hoss Foundation (HF) |
| Early 1990s | First adoption finalized with assistance from HF funding |
| 1993–96 | Played starting quarterback for Los Angeles Raiders. Voted to Pro Bowl in 1994. |
| 1997–98 | Played with Washington Redskins |
| Late 90s |
Worked with local churches and organizations in Morgantown, WV. This effort included giving gifts, stocking food pantries, donating to rape-and-domestic-violence centers, and helping individuals in need.
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| 1999 |
Youngest son Tyler suffered from broken neck in ATV accident.
Retired from professional football
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| 2003–2004 |
Completed first home renovation after being inspired by Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
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| 2005–2006 | Began working with Walmart to facilitate the Gift Project |
| 2009 |
Gift Project: 700+ volunteers; 575+ individual gift recipients; 5000+ gifts purchased, wrapped, and delivered; worked with 12 local charitable organizations
Cleaned up Bretz Community Center (e.g., sanded, painted, and finished out)
Made first visit to senior care centers
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| 2010 |
Gift Project: 700+ volunteers; 600+ individual gift recipients; 5000+ gifts purchased, wrapped, and delivered; worked with 12 local charitable organizations
Hosted parties for the Bartlett House/Friendship Room, the Bretz Community, and the Ronald McDonald House
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| 2011 | Day of Hope – Deconstruct and rebuild home for Smith family |
| Future |
Assist with the Bartlett House/Friendship Room
Week of Hope – provide mini home repairs, makeovers, and upkeep for local families
Establish a “GO Team” – a group of people on call who will be sent out to assist with local, state, and national disasters
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