10 Years of Putting God First
Ten years ago, Center of Hope launched an innovative program to support its mission of alleviating poverty. This program had been a dream for many years but was finally realized in 2014 when the doors opened to The Hope Chest, an upscale resale store. Over the past decade, the store has become a valuable resource Read More
Reigniting Hope
“Monica” had always been a hard worker, but recently, making ends meet had become an uphill battle. With bills piling up and the cost of living rising, she knew something had to change. Determined to find a higher-paying job, she began looking through job listings. She quickly encountered a common obstacle: most of the positions Read More
Hungry for More
“Mike” was discovered one afternoon stealing food from the Center’s outdoor freezer. Upon being approached, he immediately confessed, saying, “I’m sorry I took food from you. I am so hungry and didn’t want to resort to stealing from a grocery store.” As we talked with Mike in greater detail, we learned that he had been Read More