For years, Camp Hope has been making an impact in Parker County and this year was no different. All of the families who attended got to experience a summer full of fun, with games, arts and crafts, Bible stories, and the love of Jesus. We are so thankful for all of our church partners and Read More
Alex and his younger sister, Mia, lived a life far removed from the dreams they once had as children. Abandoned by their parents during their teenage years and left without guidance, school quickly fell by the wayside. Years later, they found themselves with no high school diploma, no job, no home, and seemingly no way Read More
Dennis grew up learning the value of hard work, assisting his father with drilling and dynamite work. When circumstances forced a career change, he earned a degree and entered the tech industry, installing computer networks. This career brought him financial stability and a life to be proud of—until 2006, when a cancer diagnosis changed everything. 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
Nine years after holding their first Camp Hope, a team of volunteers from Aledo United Methodist Church are still going strong as they minister to the community of Oak Hill Mobile Home Park. Longtime Camp Leader, Trudy Smith, spent a day passing out flyers to residents. After knocking on one particular door, a young man 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
When people come in the door for help, a volunteer is the first person they encounter. Volunteers help our participants get signed in and connected with the right person. It is a volunteer who sits with them to discuss how we can help their family. When participants get a hot meal in the dining room Read More
