During June and July, Center of Hope shared the love of Christ with the children and youth of our community through our Camp Hope program. Partnering with local churches to provide food, fun, and fellowship for kids within their own neighborhoods, campers participated in a variety of activities, while Bible stories were brought to life Read More
High school was never easy for Amy. During her sophomore year, she faced bullying on social media that led to overwhelming anxiety. As her personal struggles grew, so did her academic challenges. Before long, she was failing all of her classes and had lost the motivation to keep going to school. While searching online for Read More
This fall, Center of Hope is launching something new: the Youth Service & Leadership Experience (YSLE), our first leadership cohort for high school students throughout Parker County. YSLE was created to give young people an opportunity to discover what meaningful service looks like and how a Biblical worldview can shape the way we serve our Read More
This year, hundreds of young people have walked through our doors. They come from many different backgrounds. Some have been children of participants, Camp Hope campers and many have been volunteers as part of their youth groups, schools and other organizations. Each one is dearly loved by God, and Center of Hope wants to be Read More
A DIFFICULT SEASON When Lauren first came to Center of Hope in Springtown, she was struggling with postpartum depression, grieving the loss of her father, and facing financial hardship. Asking for help was difficult. Past experiences had left her feeling judged and ashamed, but with few options remaining, she walked through the doors of Center Read More
Lise, 63, first visited Center of Hope during the fall of 2025 while her husband was undergoing cancer treatment. She needed assistance with a utility bill due to the medical expenses they had incurred. After a 14 month-long battle, he passed away last November. Lise explained that during the course of her marriage, their roles Read More
When devastating tornadoes swept through the Springtown area last May, families across our community faced uncertainty and unexpected challenges. Homes were damaged, routines were disrupted, and many neighbors suddenly found themselves in need of support. As the community began to recover, Springtown Center of Hope was there to walk along those affected by the tornadoes. Read More
Growing up in North Carolina, Cody experienced abuse at home and began using drugs at just 15. After his mother passed away in 2021, he moved to Texas to help his brother navigate the loss. The overwhelming grief was too much for them, and Cody and his brother fell further into addiction. A few short Read More
Tyler first came to Center of Hope in April 2025. He was living in the home his mother left him and had stable employment with a local construction company, but his health told a much harder story. Years of addiction had taken a toll on his body, particularly his dental health, leading to chronic infections Read More
A cactus’ tough exterior — tough, guarded, and built for survival — reflects where many of our participants begin their journey in counseling but given the right conditions, they bloom. While many participants first come to us seeking help with basic needs, they are often carrying deeper challenges such as anxiety, grief, trauma, or overwhelming Read More
