"Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head." Matthew 8:20

 In 1990, the Area Rescue Mission was formed using an abandoned school building as shelter from the elements. In 2006, the name was changed to House of Hope for Men.

Hundreds of men have walked through the doors since that time. Each man's story is different, yet they all had one thing in common: they were without a place to lay their heads.

Fathers and brothers; sons and uncles; nephews and husbands are part of this unique brotherhood of men. Each is offered the soothing balm of God's salvation. Some choose not to accept the gift, but far more have heeded His call, and looked to Him to direct their paths.

HOUSE OF HOPE CHANGES LIVES:

My name is Richard Jones.*  I came to the Men's House of Hope in the middle of summer with nothing.  No clothes, no money and no place to go.  They took me in and cared for all of my needs. 

Since then I have found God and learned there is more to life than drugs, crazy living, partying and getting high.  I have been clean for over five months now and the credit all goes to the Men's House of Hope.

My health has improved and I feel much better about myself and others.  I have also been able to earn a little money doing odd jobs such as yard work in the community and working in the facility kitchen.

Currently I am assisting in the office here answering phones and taking messages.  All this has taught me to be "grateful in all things." Now I'm able to love all work no matter what it is and appreciate the things I do have."

*Name has been changed to protect the individual's privacy.