A Christmas Full of Hope
For Iris, Christmas has looked different these last few years. Life changed dramatically when Iris and her husband began raising their 10-year-old grandson after the sudden passing of their son-in-law. Times have been tough since her husband’s long-time cabinet business closed during COVID, and his health has made things even more difficult. He struggles with Read More
Our friend, Queen Mary
For years, Mary, also known to everyone as “Queen Mary”, was more than a guest to many at Center of Hope. She had her own table in the dining room, where friends naturally gathered around her. Birthdays were celebrated there, not just hers but those of the people she cared about. When someone was struggling, Read More
The Courage to Begin Again
In her 50s, Lavone chased a dream that many thought was out of reach. Lavone first walked through the doors of Springtown Center of Hope looking for groceries. What she found was a place of hope, healing, and opportunity. Growing up in Grand Prairie, Lavone’s childhood was marked by abuse and instability. She dropped out Read More
