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
Serving as the Hands and Feet of Jesus “As the pastor of a local church, I don’t think there is a better way to be obedient to God and be the hands and feet of Jesus than to serve at a ministry like Center of Hope. Our church strives to minister as the Church in Read More
Relationships are the heart of our mission at Center of Hope, and our life coaches serve in key roles to help others find joy and success. This year marked 5 years for Larry serving as a life coach and meeting people in some of their most difficult moments in life. People walk through our doors Read More
The local body of Christ continues to make an impact on the emotional, physical and spiritual well-being of children in Parker County through Camp Hope. Eight churches hosted nine different fun-packed, Christ-centered summer camps throughout Parker County neighborhoods this year, impacting 239 kids in June. Over the years, some of the same children, families and Read More
“I really miss the dining room,” said one participant recently. She went on to explain that being in the dining room provides a much needed opportunity to meet people and have conversations. She doesn’t have many interactions because she lives alone and she does not feel like she “fits” in other places around town. Center Read More
Over 50 parents, children and grandparents gathered for our Family Serve Days on February 26th and 27th. Volunteers of all ages spent their time filling colorful Easter eggs packed with treats. They also prepared Easter bags with the story of Jesus, activity pages and a dozen candy-filled eggs. Our Churches and Businesses of Hope handed Read More
The Hope Chest is open for shopping and donations Monday – Friday from 10am – 4pm. Masks are optional. Visit The Hope Chest website for store details. For a list of donation guidelines, click here. Please also check our Facebook and Instagram pages for ongoing updates and new items fresh on the floor. Thank you for Read More
