Voice of Hope Ministries, Inc. is an American non-profit organization

Non-profit organization

Nonprofit organization is neither a legal nor technical definition but generally refers to an organization that uses surplus revenues to achieve its goals, rather than distributing them as profit or dividends...

 operating in Texas.

Voice of Hope, founded in 1982 by Kathy Dudley is a Christian community center founded on principles of self-help, spiritual enrichment and urban renewal. Voice of Hope seeks to provide children living in the neighborhoods of West Dallas

West Dallas

West Dallas is an area consisting of many communities and neighborhoods in Dallas, Texas . West Dallas is the area bounded by Interstate 30 on the south, the Trinity River on the east and north, and the Trinity River's West Fork on the west....

 with strong character models, education support, life skills, and family support services needed to become productive Christian citizens." Inner-city families are equipped with resources and skills needed to overcome and break the poverty cycle.

The agency's current chief executive officer

Chief executive officer

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 is Edward Franklin.

Programs

In meeting the needs of the whole child, Voice of Hope offers programs for youth 4–18 years old, including the Aspire After School program, Summer Day Camp, Out of Boundz and family & community outreach services.

Youth Programs

ASPIRE after school program is held during the school year. This program provides students with homework help, a hot meal, friendship and Christian fellowship.

Summer Day Camp (SDC) is held for 8 weeks in the summer. SDC gives students the opportunity to continue to practice academic skills, build personal character, explore the community through field trips, and enjoy various recreational activities. Voice of Hope also takes many student to Kids Across America each summer.

The Out of Boundz Program is held year around. It includes Friday Night Gym Lights basketball league, West Dallas Select team, Mission Impact and Youth Leadership Academy. These activities give young men constructive alternatives and also allow them to learn about teamwork, leadership and helps them develop Christian values.

Family and Community Support

Voice of Hope's Food Pantry (in partnership with the North Texas Food Bank) provides emergency assistance with food to West Dallas residents.

Fruits and Vegetables Outreach (in partnership with Hardies Fresh Fruits & Vegetables) provide fresh fruits and vegetables to families in West Dallas helping them to eat healthier and live healthier lives

Holiday outreach events in partnership with churches and other organization help families during various holidays throughout the year. Helping to lighten the burden and provide encouragement.

Voice of Hope hosts the Ledbetter Gardens community neighborhood watch

Neighborhood watch

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 meetings and a weekly Bible study for senior citizens.

Community Partners

Voice of Hope Ministries partners with the North Texas Food Bank

North Texas Food Bank

The North Texas Food Bank is a social benefit organization located in Dallas Texas. The organization distributes donated, purchased and prepared foods through a network of nearly 1,000 feeding programs in 13 North Texas counties...

 to provide meals to the children and families of the community. Voice of Hope also partners with various schools in the Dallas Independent School District

Dallas Independent School District

The Dallas Independent School District is a school district based in Dallas, Texas . Dallas ISD, which operates schools in much of Dallas County, is the second largest school district in Texas and the twelfth largest in the United States.In 2009, the school district was rated "academically...

 to provide programming at community school sites. Other partners include World Vision

World Vision

World Vision, founded in the USA in 1950, is an evangelical relief and development organization whose stated goal is "to follow our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ in working with the poor and oppressed to promote human transformation, seek justice and bear witness to the good news of the Kingdom of...

, the YMCA

YMCA

The Young Men's Christian Association is a worldwide organization of more than 45 million members from 125 national federations affiliated through the World Alliance of YMCAs...

, Young Life

Young Life

YoungLife is a worldwide, non-profit, Evangelical Christian organization. YoungLife consists of many branches of ministry , but most commonly the name "YoungLife" refers to the outreach arm of the organization directed toward high school students...

, Mercy Street Dallas, and the West Dallas Initiative.