Profile: Word of Hope Ministries, Inc.

A faith-based community ministry now in its 12^th year of operation.  Word of Hope provides a range of services in our resource and technology centers that are designed to encourage personal development and responsibility, and to help empower individuals and families to be productive and self-sufficient.  Our programs include”

Ø      Social Services

Ø      ATODA Counseling

Ø      Health Care

Ø      Employment Services

Ø      Mentoring

Ø      Technology

Ø      Prison Re-entry (PRI)

Accomplishments

Since 1996 more than 23,000 community residents have been served by a team of professional paid staff and volunteers with specific credentials and areas of expertise. We have helped them with health screenings and referrals, and substance abuse treatment; to learn new skills. Become gainfully employed; combat illiteracy and overcome educational deficiencies through enrollment in the Academic Enrichment Program, which fosters proficiency in learning and self-confidence, and we have also provided individual and family counseling to help them maintain and strengthen family bonds.

Word of Hope’s long standing presence in the community helps to establish strong and lasting relationships with individuals and families who come seeking our services.