Our Staff
Sue Lehman
Starr Laytart
Laurie Poland
Carrie Glass
Rebecca Padron
Amy Wilson
Laurie Casati
Nicole Smith
Emily Cramer
James Smith
Abigail
Who We Are
Ending the cycle of poverty in Hancock County
Hope House serves homeless and impoverished individuals and families in Hancock County. With the help of dedicated volunteers and generous donors, Hope House assists with securing safe and affordable housing for over 3500 individuals each year.
Born out of the need for homeless services for women and children in 1990, Hope House now provides a continuum of services that help individuals and families locate and permanently maintain housing. In addition to the Hope House Shelter, Hope House serves as the Front Door for housing assistance in Hancock County out of its offices in The Family Center.
Our Mission
Investing in our community
People successfully exiting Hope House programs who are stably housed 1 year later.
People we served in 2023 who were under 18
Hope House programs that include Professional Case Management so families receive a hand up not a handout.
Legacy
Giving
Your gift through an endowment, bequest or annuity helps build the future foundation for Hope House and the families we serve. Contact our Development Director for more information.
OUR BOARD
President
Charlie Matthes – Whirlpool Corporation
Immediate Past President
Lissa Streacker – The Trust Company
Governance Committee Chair
Britnie Loch – Chicago Title
Treasurer/
Finance Committee Chair
Jeff Kendall – Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Secretary
Melissa Kis – Reineke Family of Dealers
Members
Sarah Corney – RCO Law
Pam Hamlin – Millstream Career Center/Trends on Main!
Dr. Cheryl Huffman – Blanchard Valley Health System
Pastor Brandon Kelly – 5Q Central
Cathi Kisseberth – Hancock Federal Credit Union
Candice Korkos – River + Road
Gwen Kuenzli – Retired, University of Findlay
BJ Preston – TJD Industrial Services
Char Simons – Danberry Realty
Nancy Sink – Rowmark