“Monica” had always been a hard worker, but recently, making ends meet had become an uphill battle. With bills piling up and the cost of living rising, she knew something had to change. Determined to find a higher-paying job, she began looking through job listings. She quickly encountered a common obstacle: most of the positions Read More
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
Over the past year, Center of Hope has been open on Thursday evenings to help families who are working during standard business hours. Over the past few months, one of our participants, Christy, has come on Thursday evenings to get groceries. These evening hours are a huge blessing as she works full-time at a medical Read More
A race is not significant simply because of the distance traveled or the time it is completed in, but because it is finished. Heather Rodriguez has spent most of her life as a wife and a mom. After meeting and marrying her husband at a young age, she sacrificed much to help provide her family Read More
The weight of anxiety and depression can feel overwhelming, making even the simplest tasks seem insurmountable. According to the World Health Organization, 322 million people worldwide live with the symptoms of anxiety or depression. We serve a loving God who does not want His people to suffer. “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you,” 1 Read More
That’s a wrap for Camp Hope 2023. We held 10 camps this summer, reaching over 300 kids! A big thank you to our church and school hosts who provided a wonderful environment to help children focus on healthy choices, life skill development, character building, and community. Campers learned to prepare their own meals, participate in Read More
Brothers celebrate passing their GED! The summer of 2022 was one of the hottest summers in the last decade and electric bills were skyrocketing for many individuals. Jace and Stephan’s family was feeling the financial pressure and came to Center of Hope for some relief. As the advisor talked with the family, they were thrilled Read More
It was January 2022 when Aletha dropped to her knees praying to God for help. “I was struggling with my faith,” she remembered. “I had felt lost for so long and I knew something was missing in my life. As I was praying, I had a feeling come over me. That was when I knew Read More
The first time Misti met John was when he came into Center of Hope for food. John was on crutches after his leg had to be removed due to health reasons. His gaze was turned down to the floor and he made no eye contact as Misti tried to greet him. After sitting down and asking Read More
Joe struggled with addiction through much of his adult life. Three years ago, he wanted to turn his life around, so he completed an inpatient rehabilitation program. He joined a local church and worked hard to rebuild his relationship with his wife and young daughter. Joe desperately wanted to be a better provider for his family. Read More
