David Fredericks, Recovery Champion
David came to Hope House after years of jail and addiction, feeling lost and broken. Today, he has a wife who loves him, a job where he’s valued, and his family back. “My life today is beautiful,” David says. His transformation shows what’s possible with Hope House’s free, long-term recovery program and a strong sense of faith.
Natalie Kirkman, Widow Honoring Late Husband
For decades, Natalie watched her husband Tony battle alcoholism. When he came to Hope House, she saw something different—he became part of a family. “It was like he had become a family with the guys,” Natalie remembers. Tony found sobriety and reconnected with his children and grandchildren. Though Tony has since passed, Natalie is thankful that the program gave them five precious years of sobriety.
Aaron Stevens, Richmond Police Officer
Richmond Police Officer Aaron Stevens has spent nearly 40 years responding to the same crisis calls, seeing the same faces trapped in addiction. But he’s also witnessed Hope House transform lives. “It’s more than just the needs of one individual,” Aaron explains. “Collectively, as a community, we have got to foster the efforts in the mission of the Hope House in order to save one soul, save a community.”
Anonymous Program Participant
“This is not a place to hide out. The program works because it’s of pure motive: To find a new way to live. To find faith. To find God. There’s a purity of this program that I don’t think you would find anywhere else.”
Mother of Program Participant
“I could never thank Hope House and Whitney for the help they gave to our family and my son who lived there for six months. I firmly believe that it saved his life.”
Mother of Program Participant
“No matter of how big or small a town is, often times homelessness is a real issue. Richmond and Wayne County are no different. Hope House has provided a sanctuary for those in need, undoubtedly saving countless lives. Their service matters because every life matters.”
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