Helping people is hard. Over the past 23 years, we have learned many lessons. In our early years, 1998-2002, we were a “hand-out” of groceries and clothing at the Provision Center. We changed our location and our name to Parker County Center of Hope in 2003 and added hot meals and financial assistance. We tried Read More
Relationships are the heart of our mission at Center of Hope, and our life coaches serve in key roles to help others find joy and success. This year marked 5 years for Larry serving as a life coach and meeting people in some of their most difficult moments in life. People walk through our doors Read More
When Vicki arrived for her first CareersNOW Construction class, she was not prepared for what she would experience. At 46 years old, she has spent most of her life working in restaurants or kitchens in various elderly care facilities. While attending the class, she obtained a job that pays $800 more per month than she ever Read More
Pressing on with Hope Asking for help was tough for Jerry. He had a steady job at a local grocery store, but from time to time, he had to come to the Center and asked for food and utility assistance. Recently, Jerry’s apartment complex caught on fire. He lost all of his belongings as well 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
In March, we celebrated our 41st Jobs for Life class! The class coordinator, Erin McEndree, along with instructors, walked with the students through a 10-week class and were excited to see such growth in their students’ confidence, abilities and reliance on God. “Each class is so different. Students have unique needs and stories, but God 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
Our volunteer English teachers are always looking for new ways to help students practice and strengthen their English. One way students apply what they are learning is through reading the Word of God during their devotional time. At the request of our teachers, Center of Hope purchased dual-language Bibles in English and Spanish for students. Read More
“Rachel” walked into Center of Hope to request assistance. As she was talking with a volunteer, Rachel made it known that she could not hear well. Another volunteer was made aware of the concern and began to contact local resources with hopes of securing hearing aids. After researching and being informed the specific hearing aids Read More
“I can show my daughters I didn’t quit. I can be an example to them for their future.” After 14 years of a successful career in the oil industry, “Blake” was placed on furlough for 6 months due to Covid-19. When his neighbor, who had been impacted by Center of Hope’s education classes, approached him Read More
