Meet Marla Every so often, you come across a soul who seeks to find ways to make a difference –
and does these things because they feel it is right.

By becoming a monthly donor, Marla is directly contributing to the continuance of programs and services at Hope House – programs such as the clothing market.

Given the current crisis we are all facing due to COVID-19, things have become more difficult for everyone – but even more so for the community members Hope House serves. When Marla became aware that we were doing food deliveries, she realized that more funds were needed to help offset some of these additional costs. In her mind, when you give monthly it assists the organization in predicting what’s to come. While one-time donations are always welcome, she knew that a sustained commitment was needed more – especially during these times. 

While talking with Marla, I realized she had such a strong view on Hope House and what it meant for the community. So I asked her the very simple question of “if you could explain what Hope House does to someone, what would you say?” This was her response;

“Hope House is its own little community, but it’s OUR community. It’s people like you and me. Some may be struggling a little more than others. Some are people who may have come into hard times, had not the best of luck in their lives, and sometimes it’s the family we are born into.  But Hope House isn’t just the people that visit – it’s a safe place. Anyone and everyone is welcome. It’s a warm place to go when the weather outside is less than desirable. It’s a place to go when you need that feeling of love and acceptance that you aren’t necessarily used to getting.”

Marla’s sense of community and what Hope House means to her was enough to put a smile on my face. It’s a sense that what we are doing matters – and not just to the community members, but to those who frequent the programs and services offered here.