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
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
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
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 helping to prepare a student for their GED exam. Robert walked in the door wanting to get his GED, but not sure it was possible. He had not performed well in school and had little belief in himself that he was able to learn. Although he had doubts about what he 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
Over the past 20 years, Center of Hope has built a community of churches, businesses and individuals who all share a common desire to bring HOPE to families in Parker County. Below are some examples of how people live out 1 Corinthians 12:12 – “For just as the body is one and yet has many Read More
