Project Overview

Hope College is a multi-purpose campus that plays a critical supporting role in the organization’s work. It provides residential accommodation for staff, guest housing for visitors, and space for sustainable initiatives that contribute directly to the care and well-being of children across programs.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Hope College was repurposed as a quarantine and isolation facility, ensuring the safety of children and staff during a period of heightened risk.

Campus and Residential Use

The campus serves as a base for staff and visiting team members, enabling consistent care, supervision, and coordination across programs. By housing staff on-site, Hope College strengthens continuity, responsiveness, and long-term program delivery.

Sustainable Farming Initiative

Land at the Hope College campus is actively cultivated to grow organic vegetables and grains for children in residential care. This initiative supports nutrition, reduces food costs, and promotes self-sufficiency through environmentally responsible practices.

Produce grown on campus contributes directly to daily meals, ensuring children have access to fresh, healthy food while reducing reliance on external sources.

Impact

·Strengthens operational capacity through on-site staff housing.

·Contributed to community safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.

·Improves food security and nutrition through organic farming.