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Home of Hope company history timeline

1968

1968, Private, non-profit opened its doors to serve eight individuals

1970

1970, Facilities expanded to a capacity for forty-eight individuals

1971

1971, Additional 7,500 square feet, Learning and Recreation Center developed

1978

1978, New wing for thirty-five individuals with enlarged kitchen and dining facilities

1979

1979, Twelve acres purchased for recreation, horticulture, maintenance and parking

1982

The Boy's Home of Hope in India started 1982.

1984

House of Hope was founded in 1984 by a handful of volunteers who saw people suffering in our community ­and decided to do something about it.

Toddie Neal, co-director, 1984.

Homes with Hope has grown significantly since 1984.

1987

In 1987, The Stuart City Council granted a three-year lease and a zoning exception to allow a 10-bed shelter in Woodmen Hall on Akron Avenue.

1988

1988, Workshop and Thrift Store opened in downtown area

The 1988 article stated that the agency is “funded solely through donations, staffed by 50 volunteers and serves 300 people per month.” At that time, the agency had three facilities:

1989

In 1989, descendants of the Tilton family, pioneers of Jensen Beach, donated four acres of property just north of Baker Road and about one mile east of United States 1.

1990

House of Hope began as a grassroots effort in the late 1990's.

1991

In 1991, the agency opened a thrift store in the downtown Stuart Publix plaza, operating a food pantry a few doors down.

1992

Unfortunately, the agency was not able to build on the property because it held too much water, and the property was sold in 1992.

1993

It was in this location, in December of 1993, that donor Joan Madeira asked then-executive director Patrick Slattery about his dream for the agency.

1993, Development of the first two Intermediate Care Facilities for the Mentally Retarded (ICF/MR) six-bed program in Oklahoma

1994

1994, Picnic Shelter built at Wodloe Meadows with handicapped accessible facilities

1994, Vocational Integrated Community Awareness program developed in Vinita, Pryor and Claremore

1994, Received first HUD grant for $1.4 million to build four six person homes in Vinita and Hope Housing of Vinita, Inc was incorporated

In 1994, thanks to the generosity of Lewis and Joan Madeira, the agency was able to build a permanent home at 2484 SE Bonita Street, in the Golden Gate area of Stuart.

1995

1995, Received second HUD grant for $1.3 million to build four six-person homes in Miami and Hope Housing of Miami, Inc was incorporated

1995, Received grant from Warren Foundation to construct and furnish one six-person home

In 1995 a group of concerned church leaders in the community formed the Christian Community Development (CCD), a holistic approach to serving from within, to address the growing problem of homelessness among single mothers in the Cedar Valley.

1996

1996, Grand opening of the four Hope Housing of Vinita ICFs/MR six-bed homes

1997

1997, Grand opening of the four Hope Housing of Miami ICFs/MR six-bed homes

1997, First private agency in state & only one of four agencies nationwide to downsize large institution, from 94 people to only 16 people living under one roof

1998

1998, Remodeled portion of New Hope to create family dining area for 16 people

1998, Converted picnic shelter into a building for leisure time opportunities for all individuals at HOH

Since Homes for HOPE’s start in 1998, over 100 homes have been built, generating over $21 million in revenue and leading to tens of thousands of loans issued by HOPE International to enable families to break the cycle of poverty.

Projects Completed Since 1998

What began in 1998 as a two-fold dream to offer families affordable homes while helping men restore their lives through sobriety and construction training, has transformed into the largest nonprofit developer of single-family affordable housing in South Carolina.

1999

Home of Hope is a grass root non profit founded by Doctor Nilima Sabharwal in 1999.

1999, Grand opening of Hope Industries in industrial park

2000

Founded in 2000 by Doctor Nilima Sabharwal.

2000, Conversion of gym into Ruth Smith’s Training Institute for HOH employees

A year after opening the shelter in 2000, the group realized that the four bedroom home St Vincent de Paul provided was too small for the community need that presented.

2001

2001, A 10,000 square foot commercial storage unit added to Hope Industries

In 2001, House of Hope opened ten rooms in its current facility.

2002

2002, Received third HUD grant for $1.6 million to build six three-person homes in Claremore, and Hope Housing of Claremore, Inc. was incorporated

2003

2003, Received fourth HUD grant for $1.6 million to build six three-person homes in Catoosa (3) and Owasso (3), and Hope Housing of Green Country, Inc. was incorporated

Glen Gaidos is the CEO of 3R Technology, a Seattle-based company he founded in 2003 to refurbish, reuse and properly recycle electronics.

2005

Home of Hope was founded in August 2005 by Eleanor Brook, who inspired by her faith having adopted children of her own and having experienced life in a children’s home herself , wanted to harness her experience to provide support for other children in need of care.

2005, Grand Opening of the six three-person homes of Hope Housing of Claremore

2006

2006, Grand Opening of the two new 8-bed ICF/MR’s – Wodloe House and Macklanburg House

He founded Homes of Hope in 2006 after a visit to our orphanage at Kochi and meeting Reena, who had been blinded to make her a better beggar.

Below is a timeline that helps visualize the history of Homes of Hope for Children. It starts as early as 2006 and shows our progress throughout the years.

2007

In recognition of its tremendous growth, Homes for HOPE was incorporated as a distinct 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 2007.

2008

Following the economic downturn of 2008, House of Hope enhanced its program services by adding case management – helping people develop their life skills to work toward greater stability and self-sufficiency.

In 2008, Bob travelled to Kochi to visit and meet the young women and sisters of the orphanage there.

2010

2010, Rogers County Training Center partnership with City of Claremore and Metropolitan Environment Trust for public recycle site

She visited our orphanage in Kochi, India in 2010.

2012

In 2012, he won the "International Achievers Award for Social Service". Andrew speaks Tamil and English.

2014

A stand-alone thrift store was opened on Federal Highway in November 2014.

The Juvenile justice law # 46 was passed in 2014, making it mandatory to provide mental health services, and child protection surveillance in all licensed Child Welfare institutes, benefiting millions of orphan destitute and disadvantaged children.

She visited our Kochi orphanage in 2014 with her daughter and hopes to bring her husband and other two children to visit in the future.

After meeting Paul in West Virginia in 2014, Joe, his wife and his generous daughter immediately began contributing in various ways.

2015

Joe Tallarico joined the Homes of Hope Board of Directors in 2015.

Lauren became involved with Homes of Hope after visiting and volunteering at the Homes of Hope in Kochi and in Secunderabad in early 2015.

2017

Lynzee started with Home of Hope in January 2017.

2018

In 2018, House of Hope completed a major capital campaign, the Key to Hope, to expand the shelter facility and program.

2019

House of Hope opened the doors of the newly expanded shelter facility in 2019.

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