Marisela was shaking nervously as she pushed open the door labeled U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. She couldn’t believe this day was here. Her journey began nearly ten years ago when she came to Texas from Mexico. Marisela was married with four children, and she was about to show her family hard work pays off. Read More
James walked into Center of Hope with a story to tell. He started with this statement, “You people saved my life. You saved my marriage. You saved us!” He composed himself and began to tell about the day he first came to Center of Hope. “I had just completed a 45 day stay in the Read More
Partnerships can go a long way in creating a strong and better community. For many years, Center of Hope has focused on working collaboratively with other nonprofit and community organizations to help students reach their goals. We are so excited for these recent graduates. Each one has proven that hard work and determination can lead Read More
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 “The first time I came to Center of Hope was to get help with Read More
Nine years after holding their first Camp Hope, a team of volunteers from Aledo United Methodist Church are still going strong as they minister to the community of Oak Hill Mobile Home Park. Longtime Camp Leader, Trudy Smith, spent a day passing out flyers to residents. After knocking on one particular door, a young man Read More
Center of Hope’s Springtown Area Community Impact Project is reaching many families! In our first 5 months of operation, we have helped 80 new families. “We typically serve around 400 Springtown families each year at our Weatherford location,” says Center of Hope CEO, Staci Markwardt. “Our partnership with Texas Health Resources has helped us to Read More
“I really miss the dining room,” said one participant recently. She went on to explain that being in the dining room provides a much needed opportunity to meet people and have conversations. She doesn’t have many interactions because she lives alone and she does not feel like she “fits” in other places around town. Center Read More
Parker County Center of Hope has an exciting announcement for families living in the Springtown area. Texas Health Resources awarded $5 million in Community Impact grants to nonprofits to address social determinants of health in underserved North Texas communities. Center of Hope was one of ten nonprofits to be selected to receive this funding. The Read More
WAYS TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE (WEATHERFORD LOCATION): Center of Hope services, classes and staff are available Monday – Thursday from 10am – 2pm. Evening hours are available Thursdays from 5:30pm-7pm at our Weatherford location. Basic assistance will be met on a case-by-case basis. On your initial visit, you can expect to complete an intake form and 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
