Hope Center
Hope Center
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About this organization
Mission
PUTTING GOD'S LOVE INTO ACTION BY ENHANCING DIGNITY AND HOPE AS WE BUILD BRIDGES OUT OF POVERTY.
About
THE HOPE CENTER WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2010 AS AN OUTREACH PROJECT OF FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN DOWNTOWN RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA. INITIAL PLANNING FOR THE PROJECT WAS DRIVEN BY AN EXPRESSED NEED OF THOSE LIVING IN POVERTY AND/OR WITHOUT HOMES, NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCHES AND BUSINESSES, AND OTHER NON-PROFIT AGENCIES TO HAVE A DAY CENTER IN RAPID CITY THAT WOULD BE ABLE TO PROVIDE BASIC DAY SERVICES IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA. THE HOPE CENTER IS MODELED AFTER THE ST. FRANCIS CENTER IN DENVER, COLORADO. THE HOPE CENTER CONCEPT INITIALLY BEGAN AS THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH BECAME INCREASINGLY INVOLVED WITH COMMUNITY AGENCIES THAT SERVE THOSE LIVING IN POVERTY AND THOSE WITHOUT HOMES. THROUGH RELATIONSHIPS BUILT WITH THE PEOPLE SERVED AND STAFF OF THESE VARIOUS AGENCIES, IT BECAME IMPORTANT AND APPARENT THAT THE CHURCH BECOME PART OF THIS SUPPORT IN SUBSTANTIAL, LONG-TERM WAYS BY OFFERING A MINISTRY AIMED AT SERVING THOSE LIVING IN POVERTY AND FILLING ANY GAPS IN SERVICES. GAPS IN SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITHOUT HOMES WERE DETERMINED THROUGH MANY MEETINGS WITH LOCAL AGENCY DIRECTORS AND IT WAS SUGGESTED THAT A TEAM VISIT THE ST. FRANCIS CENTER IN DENVER, COLORADO TO GATHER IDEAS FOR A POTENTIAL DAY CENTER IN RAPID CITY. AFTER THIS VISIT IT BECAME CLEAR THAT A DAY CENTER WAS AN ESSENTIAL AND UNDUPLICATED NEED FOR THE COMMUNITY OF RAPID CITY AND THE CHURCH WANTED TO HELP MEET THIS NEED. THE CHURCH BEGAN PURSUING FUNDING OPTIONS AND FORMED A COMMITTEE TO BEGIN CREATING THE HOPE CENTER. THE HOPE CENTER WAS ABLE TO OPEN IN A FULL-TIME CAPACITY IN 2011. IN JULY 2014, THE HOPE CENTER GAINED 501(C)3 STATUS. THE HOPE CENTER IS A DROP-IN DAY CENTER WHICH OFFERS UNDUPLICATED, UNIQUE, AND CRUCIAL SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY FOR THOSE LIVING IN POVERTY, PEOPLE WITHOUT HOMES, AND INDIVIDUALS WITHOUT HOPE. THE PRIMARY SERVICES OFFERED BY THE HOPE CENTER INCLUDE A MAILING CENTER, A TELEPHONE/MESSAGING CENTER, AND A STORAGE FACILITY FOR SHORT AND LONG TERM STORAGE AS WELL AS DOCUMENTS. THE HOPE CENTER OFFERS DAILY DEVOTION/PRAYER TIME AND WEEKLY CLASSES WHICH INCLUDE A SEWING CLASS, AN ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS GROUP, BEADING/ARTS AND CRAFTS CLASSES, AND A COMPUTER CLASS. IN ADDITION TO THESE PRIMARY SERVICES, THE HOPE CENTER HAS INTRODUCED NEW SERVICES WHICH ARE NECESSARY TO THE POPULATION SERVED IN ORDER TO INCREASE POSITIVE OUTCOMES AND HELP THE GUESTS OF THE CENTER MOVE TOWARD A BETTER LIFE. THE HOPE CENTER NOW OFFERS ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITIES BY WALK-IN OR APPOINTMENT WITH STAFF AND LIFELONG LEARNING CLASSES TWO TIMES PER WEEK. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING IS BEING DEVELOPED AND WILL BE LAUNCHED IN THE COMING MONTHS. SOME OF THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE A MENTORING PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN POVERTY, A SALON OFFERING FREE HAIRCUTS, A LAUNDRY INITIATIVE, AND FREE LEGAL CLINICS. A PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE HOPE CENTER IS TO ESTABLISH RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE DISADVANTAGE IN THE COMMUNITY, PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT OF RESPECT AND ENCOURAGEMENT, AND TO BE A CONSTANT IN THE LIVES OF THOSE WHO OFTEN TIMES LACK STABILITY AND CONSISTENCY. THE HOPE CENTER AIMS TO BE A TRUSTED SOURCE OF SUPPORT BY BEING A SAFE AND STABLE ENVIRONMENT FOR GUESTS AS WELL AS BY FILLING GAPS IN SERVICES TO THOSE IN THE COMMUNITY WHO ARE LIVING IN POVERTY, WITHOUT HOMES, OR ARE WITHOUT HOPE.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “Putting god's love into action by enhancing dignity and hope as we build bridges out of poverty.”.
When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “Putting god's love into action by enhancing dignity and hope as we build bridges out of poverty.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as SD.
- The non-profit's address in 2020 is noted in the filing as 12305 DEERFIELD RD, HILL CITY, SD, 57745.
- The non-profit's form for 2020 reports a total of 8 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue is between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $4,860.
- The salary policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and approval by an impartial party.
- The organization has 8 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2014.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $166,614 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $16,222 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
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