Mike was seventeen years old when he made the decision to drop out of high school. His family had been struggling financially and Mike felt pressured to get a full time job to help with financial support. Knowing that he could always go back to school and get his GED, he made the difficult decision 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
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
Pictured above: A volunteer from a local church serving a participant in the dining room. Relationships are essential to the work at Center of Hope. We take the time to talk with every person who comes in the door and discover their story and hear why they have come to see us. Often the person Read More
Last week, a family came for help. The mom was on day eight of having COVID, so the advisor spoke with her through the cracked window of her vehicle. She shared, “We’ve never been rich, but we have always been able to make ends meet. But now, we’re not making it. We need help.” She Read More
Most people probably think of The Hope Chest as a great place to get a bargain on home décor or ladies clothing. And that is certainly true. But the real blessing of The Hope Chest is not to be found in the items on the shelves. Rather, it is the people involved that make The Read More
