United Way’s $6,500 grant to House of Hope is making a difference

The United Way of Front Royal-Warren County is making good on its promise to support House of Hope with $6,500 in grant funding for this fiscal year. Many positive results have been achieved from the $51,802 given by the United Way to House of Hope over the past seven years, and the community has benefited from this partnership. The United way hopes to renew and increase its commitment to this organization in the coming years.

According to Randyl Brown, Executive Director for the House of Hope, the past year has represented “a time of struggle, but also a time of encouragement.” Over the 2019-20 fiscal year, the House had 13/14 spots filled. This number was down this year, with 9/14 spots filled. Out of the 18 men served by the House this year, 13 were able to find work, while five could not find work.

The House has enjoyed more abundant resources throughout this year, because of the generous support of donors. For example, the House received more meat donations this year. Additionally, the House has been able to complete interior projects on the House, which has created a more dignified environment for the men being served there. Finally, the House has increased its social media presence, which has allowed more people to become aware of the work being done by this organization in the community.

The House of Hope currently has two key areas of need. The first, which is more immediate, is the need for a new cooking stove. This need is complicated by the fact that the wiring in the current location does not meet specifications which would allow for easy installation. This leads to the second and more long-term need for the House, which is a new location. House leadership continues to search for solutions in this area of need.

If you would like to partner with the United Way as we work to support our partner agencies, please visit the DONATE page (frontroyalunitedway.org/donate) on our website. Since 1950, the United Way has worked to advance the common good in Front Royal-Warren County. The community wins when a child succeeds in school, when families are financially stable, and when people are healthy. The United Way’s goal is to create long-lasting change by addressing the underlying causes of the challenges we face. Living United means being part of the change!

To reach the United Way offices in Front Royal-Warren County (134-B Peyton Street, Front Royal, VA, 22630), please email info@frontroyalunitedway.org or call 540-635-3636.