Community Hope
Flourishes through every act of kindness while committing to fostering strong connections between residence, its resources, and to address the community needs
A passion for fulfilling a growing need
The bravest among us are those who recognize the strength in asking for help. In a world where independence is often celebrated, it takes courage to reach out, to admit that sometimes, even the strongest need a hand. This nonprofit stands on the belief that no one should have to go through their struggles alone, especially when the system falls short in bridging the gap between those in need and the resources available.
We see the quiet battles fought by the elderly, the physically challenged, and families who find themselves on the brink, struggling to connect with the lifelines of food banks, medical care, and essential services. We understand the profound importance of independence for our seniors—the dignity of staying in their own homes, the necessity of reaching doctor’s appointments, and the simple but vital task of picking up prescriptions. Yet, we also know that independence is not the absence of help; it is having the support needed to live with dignity and grace.
This nonprofit is in its infancy stage, being nurtured by the grace of God, seeking to grow into a sturdy bridge for those in our rural communities who are too often overlooked. We envision a future where no one is left behind or over looked, where every meal finds its way to the homebound, and where transitional housing becomes a refuge, not just a temporary shelter but a place of renewal and a place of hope.
Our vision reaches far beyond providing meals on wheels. We dream of offering both short-term and long-term housing solutions, where individuals can find not just a roof over their heads but the skills and support they need to rebuild their lives. Whether it’s job search assistance, interview training, or help navigating the complexities of college applications and FAFSA forms, we aim to equip our community members with the tools they need to forge a new path.
There is a pressing need for a teen recreation center, a space where young people can find safety, community, and hope without the pressures of joining a club. We dream of a homeless shelter that offers more than a bed—a place that provides dignity, support, and a way forward for men and women of all circumstances. We see the necessity of an LGBTQ-friendly halfway house, where acceptance and understanding are the cornerstones of healing and new beginnings. Due to the long waiting list on subsidized housing we hope to build HUD-funded apartment complexes, partnering with local resources to set long-term rehabilitation goals, guiding individuals towards a brighter future. With every nonprofit a thrift store follows suit. The profits will fund foster children. 70%-90% of foster children will develop complex trauma in their life and will be needing services later.
This is our small community, and we cannot stand by as too many of our neighbors slip through the cracks, becoming lost to homelessness or worse, death.
Problems don’t solve themselves. Our mission is to reach out, to catch those who are teetering on the edge before they fall into the abyss of despair. We want to be the safety net that catches them, offering not just temporary relief but a genuine chance at a new direction in life.
The homeless are not just a statistic; they are our brothers, our sisters, our children, our elders. As compassionate people, it is our duty to extend our hands, to offer resources that empower and uplift. Most of the time, the lucky ones find shelter in their cars, but we know that they deserve so much more. We are here to offer hope, to build bridges where there were none, and to ensure that no one in our community is left to face their struggles alone to prevent the misery index of homelessness.
This is not just a mission; it is a calling. Together, with compassion and heart, we can create a community where no one is forgotten, where every individual is given the chance to rise above their circumstances and walk forward into a future filled with possibility.
House Cleaning Support
20-30 minute light cleaning support for elderly, disabled and veterans. God Bless America. A clean house goes hand in hand with good mental health.
For extreme emergency cleaning situations, we’ll evaluate cleaning situations request on a case by case basis. However, jobs involving hazardous waste or potentially dangerous conditions will not be accepted.
Hoarding and trash relocating will be acceptable under these guide lines. In the future, trash might be removed if we can get more partnerships with local independent contractors involved.
Coming soon with funding support: Meals for a week
Home cooked meals or prepackaged meals straight to your door two times a week. All meals will have a complete list of ingredients in them and majority will be a low sodium calorie diet food.
Coming soon with funding support: Expanding for Homeless services
Our vision is to expand our services to support displaced individuals through structured transitional programs. Including a separate program shelter for the homeless.
These programs will provide goal-oriented housing that emphasizes education in key areas such as mental health, nutrition, and access to local recourses.
Offering support groups for substance abuse disorder treatment, assistance for enrolling into college and help with financial aid process, and skills training for empowering individuals to achieve long term success.
Medication pick up
Medication pick up services available after qualifying for services.
Transportation
We are currently providing occasional transportation to doctors visit as part as a testing phase to asses demand and secure additional funding. Donations are highly encouraged but not required.
Anyone who can utilize this service please call the number 209-396-5353 or email at [email protected]
Your first and last name,
Date of birth
Address. Phone number
Do you have a physical copy of Passport to Services from Human Services within the last year?
Are you legally Disable?
Do you have a In Home Support Services worker? Would you like to see if you qualify for one?
What services would you like to receive from our organization?
Expanding for Homeless services
Let’s keep it real. We know that teaming up with local agencies is crucial because more often than not, they’re the first line of defense. They step in to help people before they become homeless or before their kids are taken away. Anyone who’s been through the Child Protective Services (CPS) system knows the truth—it’s CPS, not the sheriffs, who are the real shot-callers. They’re the ones making life-changing decisions, and they hold a lot of power.
Then there’s Behavioral Health, the Substance Use Disorder Program, the Probation Department, Calaveras Drug Treatment Program, Parenting Classes, and N/A & AA meetings—these are the resources that get offered once someone’s already in trouble. Fresh out of jail, they call it the yellow brick road, like in *The Wizard of Oz*. It’s supposed to guide you toward something better, but the reality is, without these resources and a strong will to succeed, it’s tough to find the motivation to keep moving forward.
But here’s the thing—those programs don’t stick around long enough or better yet these services can be provided prior to being incarcerated. They don’t give people the time they need to truly recover, which can take up to two years. That’s where Community Hope comes in. We aim to provide the support that’s missing when those resources get pulled away. We’re here to offer that lifeline when it feels like the system is ready to let go, because real recovery takes time, and everyone deserves the chance to see it through.
Community Hope is like open resilience is like a Phoenix rising from the ashes…
- This non profit organization was founded by two God Fearing individuals who have personally faced and over come significant hardships. Their experiences have fueled their motivation and equipped them with the knowledge to make meaningful impacts on this community. Now, as graduates with degrees in nursing and business, they are dedicated to give back with grace, compassion, and a touch of tough love.
- Here’s my story with homelessness in Calaveras County:
- I was overwhelmed with stress. My son’s father had overdosed on fentanyl, which started with painkiller addiction from back surgery.
- I was overwhelmed with stress. My son’s father had overdosed on fentanyl, which started with painkiller addiction from back surgery.
- I was overwhelmed with stress. My son’s father had overdosed on fentanyl, which started with painkiller addiction from back surgery. I had fallen into the wrong crowed and quite frankly I was being cyber “bullied”. Desperate, and didn’t know where to turn. I went to the police for help—multiple times. However, the weight of my situation just kept piling up. My coping skills failed me, and in a moment of sheer frustration, I broke a friend’s window. I owned up to it because that’s what I’d always been taught—to take responsibility. That confession landed me in jail, and what followed was a relentless four-month ordeal where I was being railroaded at every turn. Every time I made bail, another felony charge was slapped on me, keeping me locked up.
- As a single parent, I had no choice but to inform Child Protective Services (CPS) that my twelve-year-old son was home alone. They took him from me, and those four months in jail were nothing short of hell.
- After four months, the DA came at me, telling me they wanted me to take a felony. They didn’t care which one—they just didn’t want me serving any more time. It was up to me to fight for a stipulation of a reduction from a felony to a misdemeanor after a successful year of probation. I had to come up with that strategy on the fly, because it wasn’t easy for me to accept taking a felony. My public defender treated me like I was a being processed at a factory when it came to my defense. On the other hand my family law attorney, looked at me square in the eye and said, “you can do this”. The only one person who I felt believed in me.
- When I finally got out, my life had completely unraveled. My apartment was gone, and before I went to jail, my car had been stolen and totaled. I had five minutes to grab what I could from my apartment before I had to leave. I found temporary refuge with a friend in a trailer and managed to get a job, but my PTSD made it impossible for me to fit in. People didn’t know how to handle me, and soon enough, I lost my job. I started getting kicked out of places because I wasn’t “normal” enough for them. And so began the cycle—offered a place to stay, only to get thrown out a month later when I wouldn’t sleep with the person who took me in.
- With no family in Calaveras County, I eventually found myself laying in water drainages, parks, and ditches in Copperopolis wherever the public couldn’t see me. This went on for about three months. Hunger gnawed at me, and the lack of sleep, isolation, and the lingering trauma from everything I’d been through turned me into a shell of myself. I was broken. I even had to give up my dog, the last bit of comfort I had but I couldn’t take care of him any longer.
- In a desperate attempt to get my son back, I walked from Copperopolis to San Andreas twice—once to attend church and the second time to be homeless where the county services were offered, figuring it was my best shot. But life threw another punch my way. I ended up in jail again on a probation violation—a ten-day flash—because I didn’t report my new “address” after getting kicked out yet again. When you’re homeless, you’re at the mercy and expectations of others, and your life is constantly in flux.
- After that, I spent a month banging on the door of Gold Country Haven, begging for help. They finally let me in, and probation covered my first two months. I am forever grateful for that opportunity and chance to get my foot in the door to get myself back on my feet so I could get my son back. I clawed my way back to being a productive meber of society—I got a job at 7/11, then a second job flipping burgers, combined working twelve to sixteen hour days. Revived my cleaning business, managed to get a car, and secured visits with my son. I jumped through every hoop they put in front of me, never once failing a drug test. Test as often as four to five times a week between CPS, and substance disorder program. By the grace of God, I got my son back and my dog. It was nothing short of a miracle. I cried all the time and prayed, I did not think I was going to make it. I live diagnosed with PTSD, ADHD, Complex Trauma, Bipolar 1 Disorder, Anxiety Disorder and I am not ashamed to be a survivor or ashamed of who I am.
- This Nonprofit organization wants to be a support to all the people surviving the system and circumstances beyond there control. Whatever your going through, you should not have to go through it alone. Being homeless I felt like a nobody and knew that nobody cared. Well I care. I will do what I can to get funding for this community to help people.
- I’m now a college graduate, my son is happy to be home and all I want to do is let people know that there are people who care about them and are willing to help. As long as you are willing to put in the work this organization will always do what it can for you.
In Memory Of
- Loving father, son, brother, significant other, best friend. Was loved by all and will be forever missed.
- His death was a tragedy and with the proper treatment and support his death could have been prevented; just like so many before him and after him.
“Be the change you want to see in the world“
Being homeless is a humbling experience.
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