Read below for a favorite memory at Center of Hope from our Adult Basic Education Coordinator, Pat Johnson!…“My favorite memory at Center of Hope is of the very first student I enrolled at the Center. She had just committed her life to Jesus. This student was living with her aunt and had daily devotions with her. Her dream Read More
Stories Around the Fire Join us for “20 Years of Miracles: Stories around the Fire,” a virtual gathering on Saturday, November 14, at 7pm. Our CEO, Paula Robinson, and special guests will share stories around the campfire of all that God has done through the years at Parker County Center of Hope! Tune in on Read More
Four of our adult education students passed 7 GED tests in September, and two of those students have since passed all 4 tests needed to receive their GED this month! Three of the students worked April through July with their tutors using Zoom, while the fourth student entered our program in person in early August. Read More
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“I have the best teachers in the world,” says Christina, one of our literacy students. “They are very patient, very understanding. If I get stuck on something, I can count on them. They explain it to me if I don’t understand. I have the best.” Christina’s eagerness to learn has expanded her skills and enjoyment Read More
Emily first learned about the education classes at Center of Hope from a friend at work. With the goal to become a Dental Assistant, she has been diligent over the last few months to log into her Zoom classes and prepare for her High School Equivalency test. “She is a fast learner,” says her tutor, Read More
Now in Session! Jobs for Life and Careers NOW Construction are now back in session as students have begun to meet in person at our new building. We are excited for a little “normalcy” and face to face interaction with our students while maintaining precautions and social distancing. Jobs for Life is our 8-week job training Read More
With Center of Hope operations and services having officially opened on February 3rd at our new building, staff and volunteers are now unified together in one location to reach new and past participants from the community. Within 3 weeks of opening, among Basic Assistance services, 118 people met with advisors, 235 received a month’s supply Read More
“The important thing I learned about me is that I am not stupid.” 13.6% of adults ages 18-24 and 10.6% of adults ages 25+ in Parker County have no High School Equivalency (GED). (factfinder.census.gov) These are just a few of the heart-felt responses from participants in our adult education classes. Because of your support, people begin to see Read More
Linda’s smile and cheerful presence immediately light up a room. She has grown close to everyone at Center of Hope over the past 4 months of attending and has found a community she didn’t have before. After first visiting the Center with her husband seeking basic assistance, she was introduced to Pat, the Center’s Adult Read More
