PARKER COUNTY CENTER OF HOPE INC

Basic Assistance Program: Basic Crisis Assistance offers hot meals served daily in the dining room, groceries, financial help with utility bills, prescriptions, and medical expenses, as well as professional counseling referrals. In addition to regular hours of operation, evening hours are available one day each week. $141,895 of volunteer labor and $6,594 of professional services were donated to this program. The number of services received by participants through the Basic Assistance Program was 22,821.

Education and Career Development Program: Education and Career Development offers services that strengthen academic, social and emotional skills. The Adult Basic Education program includes one-on-one GED tutoring; an adult literacy program which provides instructional support to adult learners who struggle with reading, writing, and low literacy skills; six levels of English as a Second Language; and Citizenship Prep. The Career Development program provides the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to obtain employment and create a greater success in work. S.T.E.P.S. (Start Today Empowering Personal Success) assists students with making a plan of action and connects them with a life coach; Jobs for Life teaches life and job skill training; Computer Class teaches basic computer operations as well as instruction on MicroSoft Office Suite; The Careers Now Construction Program encourages and challenges students as they learn about career opportunities in the construction industry; The Hope Chest paid work internship program focuses on developing soft skills as they work in a retail environment; Financial Management and coaching improves financial literacy and helps students create a personal budget and gain insights into their spending habits; and CALM class helps students deal with anxiety and depression. $101,755 of volunteer labor was donated to this program. The number of services received by participants through the Education & Career Development Program was 15,553.