Last year, Center of Hope recorded our highest number of volunteers ever – 3,765. This year, we are on track to increase this by 10%, reaching over 4,000 volunteers. What an amazing God we serve as He continues to bless the Center and its work! But if you look closely, you will notice many of Read More
A story of how one tutor uses his passion to help students reach for the stars If you drive by Center of Hope after dark, you may see two people in the parking lot mapping out the stars. One is a tutor with a passion to help others, while the other is a student working 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
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
