Providing a
Beacon
of Hope
The Hope Center, a faith-based nonprofit serving Edwards County, Illinois, and surrounding areas, provides essential community assistance programs, including food pantries, clothing distribution, diaper aid, and toy drives. Our services extend to a pregnancy resource center, adoption and foster care support, cancer support, veteran assistance, and local missions. We also offer well checks, home visits, Marketplace Ministry, Feed the Family initiatives, and a welcoming space for legislators to meet. Rooted in faith, we provide Bibles, prayer support, and compassionate outreach to those in need.
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Our Guiding Motivation
The Purpose
Behind
Our Passion
Through compassionate outreach, prayer, and community-driven programs, we strive to bring hope, healing, and lasting change to those we serve.
Compassion in Action


Pray, give, serve. Hope starts here.
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“For we are his workmanship,
created in Christ Jesus for good works,
which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.”
Ephesians 2:10
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Where Your Support Goes
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Pregnancy Resource Center
We believe in the sanctity of life and helping babies get their best start in life.
Feed the Family
We offer a message of hope, free food, and miscellaneous items. This happens the 3rd Saturday of every month.
Marketplace Ministry
Need help transitioning jobs? The Hope Center works closely with several local businesses trying to place the right person with the right job.
Adoption & Foster Aid
We support adoptive and foster families with resources, guidance, and compassionate care to help children find loving, stable homes.
Prayer
You are not meant to face life alone. We are here to listen and pray for all needs.
Wellness Checks & Home Visits
We provide wellness checks and home visits to ensure families receive the care, support, and encouragement they need.
Cancer Support Group &
Outreach
We offer cancer support and outreach, providing comfort, prayer, and resources to individuals and families facing a cancer diagnosis.
Help for Veterans & their Families
We provide support, resources, and encouragement for veterans and their families, honoring their service with care and community.
A Place for Legislators to Come and Meet Our Community
We offer a welcoming space for legislators to engage with our community, fostering open dialogue and collaboration for local needs.
Donations
We Offer and Accept Donations of:

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Food
We accept donations of non-perishable food items to help provide nourishing meals for families in our community.
Clothes
We accept donations of gently used and new clothing to help individuals and families in need. Your generosity provides warmth, dignity, and support to those facing hardships in our community.
Shoes and Boots
We accept donations of gently used shoes and boots to provide footwear for individuals and families in need.
Diapers to Depends
We accept donations of diapers and Depends to support families and individuals in need of essential hygiene products.
Toys
We accept donations of new or gently used toys to bring joy and comfort to children in our community.
Bibles & Various Books
We accept donations of Bibles and various books to provide spiritual guidance and enrich the lives of individuals and families in need.
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Where Your Support Goes
Stories of Courage and Support from the
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Build a Better Tomorrow
Your Chance to Create
Opportunities
Today
Your donation helps provide food, clothing, diapers, and vital support to families in need, bringing hope and relief to our community. Set up your recurring donations by selecting the dollar denomination or select ‘Custom Amount’ to make a one-time donation.
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