PARKER COUNTY CENTER OF HOPE INC
Restoring hope, changing lives.
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Local Predicament: 1. Rural mindset - a collection of independent communities 2. Lack of jobs with high earning potential (professional/industry) which leads to social problems. 3. Cultural Christianity that is losing influence. Collective Potential (People): 1. Motivated to share God's love in tangible ways (prayer, compassion, service, acceptance, hope) 2. Collaborative relationships 3. Invested in/supportive of a holistic approach to ministry. Apostolic Espirit (Passion): Positive change leading to transformation 2. Fulfillment of the calling to serve others. 3. Meaningful connections, partnerships, contributions
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Jobs for Life
Jobs for Life is a life-changing opportunity for men and women to gain the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to experience greater success. As students learn skills needed for the workforce, they are equipped with confidence, dignity and the desire to become self-sufficient. Most importantly, each student has the opportunity to develop a relationship built on trust within themselves, with others and ultimately with God.
Basic Assistance
Center of Hope provides groceries, hot lunches M-Th, financial assistance, medical assistance, dental assistance, and resource referrals to families in need in Parker County, Texas.
Education and Career Development
This program provides long-term solutions to individuals in Parker County, Texas. Classes include S.T.E.P.S. (Start Today Empowering Personal Success), Jobs for Life, CareersNow (construction training), Computer Skills, Financial Management, Adult Basic Education, ESL, and a job-training program. In addition to classes, our ECD program offers individual Life Coaching sessions. Participants meet monthly with their life coach to discuss goals and roadblocks and how to overcome them.
CareersNow North Texas
Careers NOW Construction is a job training program designed to help individuals gain valuable knowledge of the construction industry. This class features a five-week training period with four days of instruction per week. Classes are held Monday – Thursday from 6:00 pm – 8:30 PM.
Students can choose from a variety of trades and career paths within the industry and will be connected to employers ready to hire. It is intended for people 18 and up who are unemployed or underemployed.
Camp Hope
Camp Hope, our summer program for kids, ministers to families and children in Parker County with the focus to feed children physically, emotionally and spiritually.
Camps are held once a week throughout the summer in neighborhoods to nurture a mentoring relationship with children ages 5 and up. Children learn how to prepare simple recipes, and Center of Hope sends groceries and recipes home so they can prepare their own meals throughout the week. The children also participate in various physical and educational activities, Bible study and a summer reading program.
The Hope Chest Job Training Program
For qualifying students, the Center offers a six-month paid job training program through our resale shop, The Hope Chest. Students will have the opportunity to improve on core work readiness skills while staying connected to their Life Coach and classes at the Center.
Where we work
External reviews
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Average number of service recipients per month
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
This is average total number of unduplicated families served. 2020 saw a spike due to Covid-19 and serving anyone, 2021 we returned to meeting criteria. We have seen a significant growth in need.
Number of participants who pass citizenship exam
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Education and Career Development
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
This is a new program for Center of Hope, therefore we do not have anyone who has passed their test yet. We are very excited to see this program grow.
Total dollars distributed for utilities assistance
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Basic Assistance
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Decreasing
Number of clients receiving the grocery shopping services
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Basic Assistance
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Decreasing
Number of partner churches
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Other - describing something else
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Churches are very important to the work that we do at Center of Hope. In a given year, we average 60 church partners.
Number of meals served or provided
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Basic Assistance
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Decreasing
Number of participants attending course/session/workshop
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Education and Career Development
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
The number of people attending sessions in GED tutoring , ESL, citizenship, basic literacy, STEPS, computers, construction, financial management, CALM, Jobs for Life, & Powered for Life.
Number of volunteers
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Other - describing something else
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
We love our volunteers! They serve in many different areas of the Center, such as: pantry, dining room, kitchen, life coaching, office, advisors, instructors, tutors, Camp Hope, and The Hope Chest.
Number of clients served
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
This is the total number of individuals served at the Center in crisis assistance, as well as education and career development.
Number of families served
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
This is the total number of families served each year.
Total number of volunteer hours contributed to the organization
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Other - describing something else
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
We love our volunteers! They serve in many different areas of the Center, such as: pantry, dining room, kitchen, life coaching, office, advisors, instructors, tutors, Camp Hope, and The Hope Chest.
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Center of Hope exists to honor God and help others by instilling hope. In Christ-like service, equipping and empowering people to live a successful, joy - filled life.
Our Missional Motives :
Acceptance - because we have experienced the grace of Christ, we believe that every person should be valued and respected with similar grace.
Hebrews 13:2 Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it.
Connections - Because we value listening to every person's story and investing the time to nurture long-term relationships that offer encouragement and stability.
1 Thessalonians 5:11 Therefore, encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.
Empowerment - Because we value empowering the unique gifts and calling of each person with individuals plans of service.
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
Success - Because we believe that success is achieved through addressing physical, educational, ad spiritual needs that instill hope and purpose within each individual.
Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not evil, to give you a future and a hope.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Basic Assistance
Education and Development
Community Catlyst
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to get honest feedback from the people we serve
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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PARKER COUNTY CENTER OF HOPE INC
Board of directorsas of 01/18/2024
Feriend Adam
JRJ Consruction
Term: 2025 - 2024
Lin Bearden
Texas Bank
Whitney Creel
Mustang Extreme Environmental Services
Jason Hayes
Weatherford Police Department
Doug Jefferson
Weatherford College
Brooke Ladouceur
Worthington Realty & Investments, Inc.
Rosie Mucino
Weatherford Housing Authority
Joe Wilkinson
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Carrie Cutaia
Snow Garrett Williams Certified Public Accountants
Adam Feriend
JRJ Construction, Inc.
Paula Robinson
Board Emeritus, Retired CEO Center of Hope
Scott Marsh
90/21 Coaching
Wes Tolland
West Campus Outreach Pastor, Christ Chapel Bible Church
Vicki Andrews
Retired, North Texas Community Foundation
Walter Roberson
Retired, Atmos Energy Corporation
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
Organizational demographics
Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.
Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
Gender identity
Transgender Identity
Sexual orientation
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Disability
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Equity strategies
Last updated: 09/22/2022GuideStar partnered with Equity in the Center - an organization that works to shift mindsets, practices, and systems to increase racial equity - to create this section. Learn more
- We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
- We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.