OUR MISSION

"The mission of The Hope House Foundation is to nurture the well-being, independence, and faith of women and their children in the Lake Norman area by providing shelter, services and support.”

SERVICES

Support and Skill Offerings
In order for a woman to improve her employment status and find permanent housing, she and her children enter Hope under a professional social worker’s supervision and guidance. The house can accommodate up to 12 adults at one time for up to six months. Within a safe living environment, goals of Hope House residents can be pursued and include personal responsibility for taking care of the house, encouraging independent self-sufficiency through employment and educational objectives and working toward stable permanent housing. 
Life skills training and support services offered by community resources, case managers as well as Hope House staff and volunteers include:

• Employment
  • AT & T Learning Center with computer availability, internet use, free e-mail accounts,   computer skills training and resume writing
  • Career assessment and counseling with job search skills
  
  
• Healthcare Community Resources
  • Medical and dental treatment
  • Nutrition and wellness education
  
  
• Personal Aid and Skills
  • Legal services and referrals
  • Money management
  • Parenting classes
  • Self-esteem building
  • Stress management