By Donna Clark RN, Director Life here at H.O.P.E., Inc. has been hectic to put it mildly. The generosity of the community is overwhelming and we had a good response to our plea for help with our dental program and our annual campaign. WMDT donated 200 coats that had to be divided up in sizes… Continue reading Stories from the Basement: December 2017
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Stories from the Basement: May 2017
by Donna Clark RN, Director In September we were blessed to have a Social Work Intern form Salisbury University join us for her final experience in her Bachelor’s Degree education. When she started she was “like a deer in the headlights” as our clients streamed through the office. Over the months she grew to be… Continue reading Stories from the Basement: May 2017
Stories from the Basement: May 2016
By Donna Clark RN, Director There are times in a person’s life when you meet someone who greatly impacts you. The H.O.P.E., Inc. outreach worker Pat Marvel was one of those people. Pat passed away this past Saturday and went on to be with Jesus. I know when his spirit got to the Pearly Gates… Continue reading Stories from the Basement: May 2016
Stories from the Basement: July 2015
by Donna Clark RN, Director Life at our office is never boring. We have been seeing as many as 40 different people every day we are open and the volunteers dance around each other like they are waltzing. We have many volunteers, each bringing a special talent that meets the needs that our clients bring… Continue reading Stories from the Basement: July 2015
Stories from the Basement: March 2015
By Donna Clark RN, Director It’s been a long cold winter and everyone has been working very hard to meet the needs of the homeless men who utilized the Community Emergency Shelter project. Each church uses volunteers from their own church family as well as volunteers from the community. Each week there are probably 70-80… Continue reading Stories from the Basement: March 2015
Stories from the Basement: May 2014
By Donna Clark RN, Director It’s a rainy day and really too wet for anyone to go out in the weather. Our office has been slow today but some have braved the weather to get assistance. We are blessed to be able to provide a place for the homeless to get out of the weather.… Continue reading Stories from the Basement: May 2014
