The Center of Hope Ministry serves Manhattan's homeless population as a warming shelter, providing dignity and safety during the harshest winter months. This volunteer-run organization now offers nightly cots, meals, and life-changing support to up to 30 guests.
• 100% volunteer-operated with working board members covering overnight shifts
• Recently moved from Vineyard Church to First Congregational Church downtown for better accessibility
• Remained open 24/7 during a severe winter storm despite volunteer shortages
• Community partnerships include Dara's providing breakfast sandwiches, support from Chick-fil-A, and Fort Riley
• Helped a guest named Logan recover from cardiac arrest, who has since been accepted to K-State's anthropology program
• Shelter now serves families with children, requiring more resources and space
• The current goal is to raise funds to hire a part-time overnight facilitator
To support the Center of Hope Ministry, donate through their website at thecenterofhopemhk.com or through the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation.
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