More Than a Garden
At first glance, it’s a garden. Rows of tomatoes, peppers, onions, lettuce, and other fresh vegetables growing under the Kentucky sun. But for the men in recovery at the Hope Center, this garden represents something much deeper. It’s more than a garden; it’s a classroom, a place of healing, and a reminder that growth is possible with patience, hard work, and care.
Hope Center’s Kara Ball Selected for Leadership Lexington Class of 2026 to 2027
The Hope Center is proud to announce that Director of Development Kara Ball has been selected as a member of the prestigious Leadership Lexington Class of 2026 to 2027.
Fitness class gives back to The Hope Center
More Than a Donation: Why Every Gift Becomes a Story of Hope
One of the greatest privileges of serving as the Chief Advancement Officer at the Hope Center is having a front-row seat to two extraordinary expressions of humanity.
The first is the resilience of the men, women, and families who walk through our doors each day. Many arrive carrying burdens that most of us can scarcely imagine: homelessness, addiction, mental illness, trauma, loss, or simply the weight of circumstances that have left them believing there is nowhere else to turn.
The second is the generosity of people who may never meet those individuals yet choose to invest in their future anyway.
More Than a Board Member
At first, I just dropped off donations. Then I helped serve lunch. As the years went on, I sought new ways that I could help the Hope Center, because I saw them giving a lifeline to people like my friends. When I was asked to join the Board three years ago, I jumped at the chance. I consider it one of the greatest […]
Specialty court programs remain funded amid reorganization
More Than a Tax Write-Off
When people think about charitable giving, one of the first benefits that comes to mind is often the tax deduction. While tax advantages can certainly be a helpful incentive, supporting the Hope Center is about so much more than reducing your tax bill. Every gift made to the Hope Center is an investment in people.
U.S. blood supply drops sharply as Red Cross urges community members to donate
More Than Housing : Finding Hope, Strength, and Family at One Parent Scholar House
Introduction of Deanna
The Hope Center is excited to welcome Deanna as the new Director of One Parent Scholar House. With more than a decade of nonprofit leadership experience and a deep passion for helping families build brighter futures, Deanna brings a wealth of knowledge, innovation, and compassion to this important role.