Make a Donation

We value every gift that is entrusted to us. Thank you so much!

Some groups support us with a monthly collection of basic needs items, others create gift bags for residents. ALL is deeply valued. We want your support of us to bring you blessing, too. Let us know the goals you are working toward, and we can partner together to bless all.

Volunteer Opportunities

Sharing your life with our residents will bring blessings and rewards you can hardly imagine. God made us to grow together.

The volunteer program at the Center of Hope aims to nurture the spiritual lives of residents and volunteers alike.

The Center provides an orientation for new volunteers as well as on-going training. We believe every life is holy ground that God treasures. Here's an overview of our training!

HIS Hands in Service

Schedule time to discuss how God might like to touch your life and use your life at the Center of Hope. Call 803-581-5890 to set up an appointment.

Transport & errands

Our residents use Chester Connector most of the time, but there are appointments and shopping needs that pop up on a regular basis. Would you like to give a ride to residents on a particular day of the week? Or maybe you wouldn't mind being on-call?

Coffee & Conversation Pals

We people are created for connection. Christians need one another for encouragement and accountability. Even secular research shows there is great value to simple friendship. Taking a walk, grabbing a coffee, and wandering about a store is 'good medicine.' Set the time you are available, and we’ll extend the invitation to residents.

Coach

Do you have skills or experience with a common life concern: stretching a dollar, healing from a broken relationship, or rebuilding life after a loss? Please consider joining our coaching team. Training and support provided.

Mentors

Mentors are skilled, experienced coaches who disciple others in a specific area of life (e.g. career, spiritual growth). This is a unique volunteer role that requires training and commitment...and produces great reward.

Building Maintenance

From routine repairs to big renovations, building projects are a constant. Do you have repair skills you'd like to put to work! Let's talk.

Prayer Partners

The Center of Hope is on a mission to take ground from the enemy, and prayers are vital for staff and residents. As a prayer partner you will receive the name of one person to pray for... with personal requests when available. Prayers and notes to that person are a treasure.

Office Assistant

Would you like to staff the office: answer the phone, update resource guides, manuals, make copies, etc.

Or maybe you have computer skills you'd like to use on our website or social media pages?

Perhaps you are the one to stay on top of encouraging and growing the volunteer pool? Announce volunteer needs, make regular contact with volunteers, be sure they are enjoying their work, recognize contributions, and plan ways to celebrate those who serve!

Thrift Store

Volunteers are appreciated anytime the store is open (M-F from 10-4 and Saturdays from 10-2). Special needs right now are on-call volunteers (fill in when someone is out), 3rd Saturday and 5th Saturday coverage.

Do you have another idea?

Share your hobbies or skills. Plan a craft class, a sewing project or teach a basic car-care skill.

For even the Son of Man came not to be served

but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.

Mark 10:45.

Mark 10:45

Donations

The donations you make to the Thrift Store provide for the basic expenses of the Center: utilities, medical co-pays, and staffing. We are so thankful!

Perhaps you have a group that would like to organize a gift shower or even a fundraiser for the shelter or the residents.

A few ideas are given here, but feel free to call and share your own ideas.

We love to have people become involved in the ministry at the Center of Hope.

Household supplies

Aluminum foil, saran wrap, toiletries ... Always needed, always welcome. Most of our ladies are able to obtain food stamps but paper products, cleaning supplies, and toiletries cannot be purchased with food stamps.

Gifts

We celebrate our residents' milestones (30 days, 90 days, birthdays) as often as possible! Encouragement is a powerful motivator. If you would like to help us do that, please consider giving gift certificates for services such as haircuts or dinner at a local restaurant.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

MENTAL Wellness MATTERS

GOD'S WORD WORKS!

Mental wellness is a key part of independent living. Both staff and residents invest in gaining skills and strengths in the area of mental wellness – and welcome the community to join us in our pursuit. Join us for our current skill-building Bible Study:

Instruments in the Hands of the Redeemer

Alternate Mondays from 4:30-5:30 PM

The American Association of Christian Counselors has a wonderful FREE resource we recommend as a starting point.

Breakthrough to Hope

The Body of Christ can make a major difference in our world - it is our calling!