Mission: The mission of Acres of Hope is to improve the physical, emotional, social, economic and spiritual quality of life for homeless women and their children. We accomplish this by identifying and replacing faulty belief systems that drive destructive behaviors with biblically based truths and the implementation of healthy life skills.
Results: Generational change that begins with over 150 woman and their children and subsequently breaks the cycles of destructive behaviors, dysfunction and the resulting homelessness for generations to come.
Target demographics: end the cycle of homelessness for women and children
Direct beneficiaries per year: 15 families
Geographic areas served: Northern California
Programs: The Acres of Hope program is one-of-a-kind in the nation for both women and children. It walks families through the process of change, healing, and growth that they need to completely overcome the cycles of homelessness, trauma, addiction, and poverty. We do this using a holistic approach that addresses whole-person, whole-family health. As a result, families graduating Acres of Hope are Mentally Strong, Emotionally Strong, Spiritually Strong, Body Strong, and Relationally Strong. These ‘5 Strengths’ prepare them for a successful life after Acres of Hope.
Acres of Hope helped to change the trajectory of mine and children's lives. They are the only program that I know of that has such excellent and extensive services to support the needs of women and their children that are experiencing homelessness. I will be forever grateful for the program, the staff, the donors and volunteers.