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Open a Door of Hope
An open door of hope looks different to each client. As we walk alongside our clients, we find that one open door can lead to another. As we see those doors open, we find that "hope" is not just a wish but it becomes a place to live. We get to experience life-giving...

Life Skills Coaches – Assemble!
The Doors of Hope Life Skills coaches meet weekly to make sure they are staying current on available local resources. These local resources can help our clients meet their goals and gain independence - and that is what we love!

Meet Meagan!
“Being able to see someone set goals for themselves and meet those goals is so cool. I am always inspired by our clients as they strive to make a life for themselves that they never thought possible.” Meagan is the Assistant Director for Doors of Hope. Meagan...

Collaboration
Working together with Legal Aid of Western Michigan and Witness Inspection, Inc., we were able to provide an opportunity for 30 minutes of free legal advice to clients who signed up. These legal advice clinics are always so beneficial and we are very thankful for the...

Home for a month!
Hope House Family Update! It has almost been a month since our family has moved in. We are so happy to share that they are doing great! Dad has full-time employment at a job that he loves. Mom loves to cook and is thoroughly enjoying her kitchen (including making and...

Our future of hope
"Upon the launch of Hope House, I really feel that we're are on the brink of something new and exciting. Affordable housing is at a crisis level and we feel God stirring in our hearts to pursue more avenues to help around the issue of housing and homelessness. Please...

Hope House Recap!
It took only 54 days from start to finish for Hope House to be completely rehabilitated. Our community stepped up! We were blessed by churches, businesses, and individuals who donated, worked, supported, and prayed for us. Our Hope House family has been able to call...

Summer Newsletter: Volunteers are a ‘triple win’ at COAH
Volunteer Jason Walters created this striking flower bed at COAH. Call it a “win-win-win” situation. Since its founding, City on a Hill has seen its relationship with volunteers as win-win: City on a Hill is blessed by their efforts. And they are blessed by a chance...

“I was a stranger, and you welcomed me…”
We are constantly amazed at the partnerships that we have here at Doors of Hope. Even though it's commonly heard, the statement "we couldn't do what we do without our partners" is so true! One of our church partners received this email this week: "...Your love,...

Feels Like Family
Recently we've started working with a single mom of two, struggling financially, depressed, and feeling hopeless. We found out a stranger at the grocery store came up to this client, could tell she was sad, and referred her for help to Doors of Hope. Upon the staff...