Ten years ago, Center of Hope launched an innovative program to support its mission of alleviating poverty. This program had been a dream for many years but was finally realized in 2014 when the doors opened to The Hope Chest, an upscale resale store. Over the past decade, the store has become a valuable resource Read More
“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
“Mike” was discovered one afternoon stealing food from the Center’s outdoor freezer. Upon being approached, he immediately confessed, saying, “I’m sorry I took food from you. I am so hungry and didn’t want to resort to stealing from a grocery store.” As we talked with Mike in greater detail, we learned that he had been 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
One of life’s inevitabilities is that chaos will occur. In fact, Jesus gives us a gift to help when the chaos appears —peace. This gift not only allows us as Christ followers to encounter our own chaos, but it enables us to step into the chaos with others so that they might experience Jesus in 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
Since 2005, Camp Hope has been making an impact on hundreds of Parker County kids. Each year, over 300 campers experience faith, fun, and friendships right in their own community. One of the greatest benefits for camp attendees is their interaction with volunteers. These dedicated individuals brave the summer heat to mentor and support the Read More
