Within a place of hope and faith, our mission is to serve individuals and families in crisis with dignity and compassion, providing for their basic human needs and striving to empower each person to achieve his or her greatest level of self-sufficiency.
The HOPE Center surrounds and supports those in need whenever and wherever possible. In 2023, with the generous support of those in our community, The HOPE Center:
With the generous support of those in our community, The Hope Center was able to assist 36,440 men, women and children throughout 2023, an increase of 57% from 2022. We’re incredibly grateful for each and every person who helped make this possible. Looking forward to all that 2024 has to offer!
2023 versus 2022, year over year numbers:
Liam O’Flynn
CHAIR
Melissa Lotano
VICE CHAIR
D.J. Cunningham
TREASURER
Anna Yrad
SECRETARY
David C. Shipman
Reverend Susan S. Jones
Terrance L. Turnbach, Esq.
Jamie L. Schron-Roth, Esq.
Kate Melson
Pastor Robbie Ytterberg, Ex‑Officio
Amy S. VanBezooijen
Executive director
Stephanie Stockwell
financial administrator
Ashlee Pense
client services coordinator – human needs
Janine Popovich
client services coordinator – pantry