We are changing big-time at Hope House!
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Our bright, shiny new building will hopefully be
open in October (I’ll let you know for sure the date before then!). RAM
Construction has been so faithfully there every day putting it together
for us—they are wonderful partners for us in this endeavor.
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We have been working out of the shed—or, as we
affectionately call it—the Hope Shack! Luckily, it is summer and we are not
suffering too much (although runs to the church for the restroom make you re-think
your coffee needs in the morning!). Our clients have managed to find us when
they need to, and we enjoy the time to just visit and also take time with our
families this summer.
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Our new building will have all services on one
floor and in a much more open floor plan. We are also excited that we will have
public restrooms for our clients. Those who are in wheelchairs or walkers will
be able to access Hope House through the front door, and find it easier to maneuver
through the space.
How are we staying the same? Our clients. Our wonderful,
caring clients who take care of each other. Just last week we had an elderly
gentleman who accesses our hygiene services show up one morning with a bag of
canned goods to donate. He said the food bank gave him more than he needed so
he wanted to share it with others.
That story says it all—Hope House continues to be a magical
place!
