Warm, smiling faces. Happy children. The joy of a family gathering, and the anticipation of a new chapter in life. This is graduation at Door of Hope. It’s always bittersweet when families graduate from Door of Hope’s program. Everyone is so proud of how far these families have come. They’ve journeyed from being homeless, to Door of Hope’s temporary housing, and finally, to permanent housing. This accomplishment comes with hard work and dedication on the family’s part. But in the time they stay at Door of Hope, they become part of something larger: a close-knit family unit. Every family at Door of Hope becomes intertwined. They all support each other, and Door of Hope supports and loves each and every one of them.
“My heart is connected with all of you guys,” says Almaz Negusu, Director of Volunteers and Follow-up Care. “I thank God for you.”
“Before I came to Door of Hope, I pretty much had no hope left,” says one mother. “Door of Hope restored my hope and gave me a second chance.”
Every person involved in Door of Hope has a similar story. They are stories of God’s provision and love during desperate and lonely times. They are stories of laughter and triumph. Most importantly, they are stories of hope.
The families graduating have come a long way. They are now self-sufficient, and ready to transition into life on their own. Many are excited about new jobs, new housing, and new opportunities. But the all have something in common.
“Once you’re part of Door of Hope, you’re always part of Door of Hope,” says Executive Director, Tim Peters. “We’re family.”
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