The House of Hope residence was built in 1882 and carries a
long and meaningful history. Located at the corner of Fourth
Avenue and Hazel Street, just steps from downtown, the
building has served the community in many ways over the
years—including as a doctor’s office and a bed-and-breakfast.
In 2012, its purpose shifted when Diane Sherman felt called by
the Lord to open a safe and supportive home for women on
parole, inspired by the families she had served. Diane
recognized a need for a secure, drug- and alcohol-free
environment where mothers could rebuild their lives, find
stability, and prepare to return to the community as healthy,
contributing citizens. She lived in the home and served as the
house mother, and today, volunteers continue to carry
forward the mission she began.

House of Hope is a fully nonprofit organization that receives
no government funding. Our work is sustained solely through
the generosity and support of the community.