“GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE”
Our Community Experiences Poverty Simulation
Center of Hope hosted a Poverty Simulation to create a situation where someone could "walk a mile in someone else's shoes" for a brief time.
Read more about Poverty, Parker County!
Hope Continues to Grow!
Center of Hope is proud to announce the expansion of the Hope for Tomorrow Program.
New classrooms are under construction to allow us to enhance our program that offers long-term solutions for families.
The administrative offices have moved across the street to allow for areas in computer training, adult education and Jobs for Life classes.
Read more about our expansion…
Food for Familes is Needed!
Poverty won't take a vacation this summer. Food is needed at Center of Hope to feed families.
Whether you pick up a couple items during your weekly shopping, or help with a neighborhood or office food drive, you can help fill our shelves.
Most needed items:
- Canned meat – chicken, tuna, chili, etc.
- Peanut butter & jelly
- Soups with meat
- Rice or pasta pouch meals
- Vegetables (other than corn)
We have the supplies for you to host a neighborhood food drive. All you need to do is dropoff the sacks and go back 2 days later and pick them up.
This is a great project for your family, your civic organization, or your church group. Together, we can make a difference in our community!
January 2011
Developing Passion for Life
"I never dreamed that getting groceries at Center of Hope would lead me where I am now," stated Karen, a student graduating from the Jobs for Life program. Karen continued, "I can proudly say that I'm clean today from drugs and alcohol."
Special guest, Aledo Mayor Kit Marshall, spoke to the group at the East Parker County Center of Hope about having a good work ethic, developing skills, and having passion for life.
She encouraged the students, "You have something to offer. Stay connected to the people here as you continue to find employment."
More than a meal or groceries!
Job Development
Education
New Beginning
- Collaborating with Weatherford College & Workforce Solutions
- Jobs For Life Program
- Computer Classes:
Microsoft Office-QuickBooks - Money Management and Consumer Debt Counseling
- Housing program for single parents
- CAMP HOPE 2010 - An outreach targeted specifically to children on free-breakfast and lunch programs who do not receive consistent meals when school is out of session.
Click here to find out how you can support Center of Hope!
