Woohoo We’re REOPENING!

Posted on May 18, 2020 by hopecenterhagerstown

At 9:30 this morning we reopened our Hagerstown Thrift Store almost 2 months to the day that we closed it. We’re so happy to be back and we’ve missed all of you so much! COVID-19 re THRIFT info card-001 Please note that our Thrift Store will be open with adjusted hours from 9:30am – 4pm Mon – Sat and our Chambersburg Thrift Store is still currently closed. After this initial reopening time we will return to our normal schedule at our Hagerstown location. For the safety of our staff and other customers, a mask must be worn when shopping at our Thrift Store along with practicing safe social distancing.

And at 9am tomorrow (Tuesday, May 19th) our Donation Center will reopen for donation of your gently used items! We know many of you have been busy cleaning out closets, COVID-19 re DONATE info card_2-001 basements, garages, and reorganizing your house during the stay-at-home order so we’re very excited to see all the wonderful treasures you’ve bagged and boxed for donation! Before donating please take a minute to read over our list of items we generally can & cannot accept for donation by clicking this link: https://www.hagerstownhopecenter.com/in-kind-gifts

Until further notice our Donation Center will be open Tues – Sat 9am – 2pm. We do ask that upon arrival at the donation dock that you please stay in your car. Our dock attendants are happy remove your donated items for you. Also if you’re interacting with our staff please remember to wear a mask.

We’re not sure what tomorrow will look like so please be patient with us as there may be a backup for donating items. And remember, our donation dock will be open the rest of the week so you can always stop by another day to drop off your items! As of this time we are not operating our donation truck for at home pickup of donated items. We are sorry for any inconvenience and we’ll be sure to update you once we are able to start scheduling pickups again.

If you have any questions or concerns about our Donation Center or our Hagerstown Thrift Store please call us at 301.739.1165 or email us at info@hagerstownhopecenter.com.

April Showers… bring May’s Pantry Item of the Month!

Posted on May 1, 2020 by hopecenterhagerstown

We’ve successfully made it through April! With the new month comes the hope of warmer, sunnier weather and the opportunity to start getting out and experiencing our world a little more.

The new month also brings a new pantry need – BOXED DINNERS. Boxed dinners are a staple item in our food bags. From boxes of pasta salad, to Hamburger Helper, mashed potatoes, mac & cheese, stuffing mixes, and more, the boxed dinner is an important part of our food bags.

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To donate please drop off at our Administrative Office during business hours (M-F 8:15 – 11:30am and 12:15-2pm). Our office closes at 2pm for visitors but we do have staff working until 4pm. To drop off between 2 – 4pm please call our office so we can be prepared. Our offices are located on our central parking lot located at 215 W. Church St. in Hagerstown.

If you’d like to order food online please use 125 N. Prospect St., Hagerstown, MD 21740 as our delivery address. And remember, when shopping at Amazon be sure to use AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com) for your orders. When you shop from AmazonSmile Amazon will donate a portion of the proceeds to The Hope Center! For more info about AmazonSmile please email us at info@hagerstownhopecenter.com

Thank you to each of you for all you’ve been doing to help us help others during this pandemic. Your support and love during this has definitely helped us stay encouraged and hopeful. It’s in times like this that we truly see the best in people and we thank God for each of you.

If you or your family are in need of grocery assistance please call our office at 301.739.1165 during business hours (M-F 8:15-11:30am and 12:15-4pm) to schedule an appointment for a food bag. We are happy to help provide you with some food but we ask that you please schedule an appointment so we can make sure we have a food bag prepared. For more info on our food programs and how we can help during the COVID-19 crisis please call or email us at info@hagerstownhopecenter.com

Grab a Plate…

Posted on April 17, 2020 by hopecenterhagerstown

For safety reasons in response to COVID-19 we have stopped using our plates, glasses, and silverware. We are currently only using disposable dinner plates, 8 oz. cups, and plasticware. Any donation of any of these products would be an wonderful blessing.

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To donate please drop off to our Administrative Office during business hours or call 301.739.1165 to talk to someone about drop off.

If ordering from Amazon (or AmazonSmile) please use 125 N. Prospect St, Hagerstown, MD 21740 for the delivery address.

Please help us get the word out by sharing this with your social circle. Thank you so much for caring and sharing – especially during this pandemic. We appreciate each of you and your commitment to partnering with us to help the disadvantaged in this crisis.

For more info on how we’re helping during COVID-19 please visit http://www.hagerstownhopecenter.com.

Spring is Here!

Posted on March 20, 2020 by hopecenterhagerstown

Hello Spring

Happy Spring! While it hasn’t been the harshest winter at all the arrival of spring is still a happy moment… especially with everything that’s going on around us. The thought of warmer sunshine, green grass, birds chirping and the return of color to the earth is something to celebrate!

And now that spring is here and we’re more cooped up than ever I’m sure most of you are taking this opportunity to do a little spring cleaning. While we’re currently not able to accept your donations of gently used items we will gladly take your spring cleaning surplus as soon as we can!

Once we get the all clear to reopen our sorting department we’ll let you know. Our trucks will be back out on the donation trail helping you to clear out your unwanted items. We rely heavily on proceeds from the sales generated by our Thrift Stores in Hagerstown & Chambersburg to help fund all of the programs and services at The Hope Center so your donation of items will be gladly accepted once we are back in business.

And did you know that your items could be part of our voucher program too? When people in need ask for various items like clothing or housewares we give them a voucher to use in our Hagerstown Thrift Store. That voucher allows them to pick the items they need without any cost to them. So when you donate your items they very well could end up in the hands of the most needy in our community.

And if your donated items are sold in one of our stores you can know that the money stays here in our community to help feed the hungry, provide shelter for the homeless, and provide after-school activities for at-risk kids in surrounding neighborhoods.

So happy spring – and spring cleaning! We pray for safety and good health for each of you during this COVID-19 crisis. Remember, if you are in need of food or a hot meal please stop by The Hope Center. Our essential services are still open and operating on normal schedule during this crisis. For more info please call 301.739.1165.

If you’d like to volunteer or donate food, medicine or other necessities please call 301.739.1165 or email info@hagerstownhopecenter.com.

Happy Spring!

Here’s to a Wonderful 2019!

Posted on December 31, 2019 by hopecenterhagerstown

We’re just hours away from not only a new year but a brand new decade! And with this new year comes another chance to celebrate a milestone: 65 years of The Hope Center at Hagerstown Rescue Mission! We’re so excited to celebrate another year of God’s miraculous work in Hagerstown and surrounding communities. We have some exciting changes in the works and 2020 is the perfect year to kick off a major project that will bless the lives of so many in the decades to come.

But before we jump into 2020, we want to take the opportunity to thank God for all His continued blessings and faithfulness to this ministry and all the amazing things He did and provided in 2019. Each year He continues to amaze us and reminds us that we aren’t in this fight alone. We are truly blessed to have a God who loves us and cares so deeply for this ministry and the people we help each day of the year.

God shows His faithfulness in many ways but one of those ways is with the continued support of people like you. We want to thank each of you for partnering with us to bring the hope of God’s Word to so many people in many different ways. From our daily soup line, to our overnight homeless shelter, to the men in our rehabilitation/life recovery program, to all the precious children who’ve attended a Wildside Youth event, God has done amazing things in 2019 and each of you have been a part of this story.

We look forward to all the great things that God has planned for 2020 and beyond! As we mentioned, 2020 is a big year as we celebrate 65 years of continued hope for our community. But we do have some big news coming that we’ll be sharing with you in the near future. Until then, please continue to help us as we fight the good fight to bring healing to the broken, food to the hungry, shelter to the homeless, and love to all of God’s people.

To learn more about our programs and services, how to get involved, how to give, or how you can get help, please go to http://www.hagerstownhopecenter.com.

And don’t forget to make plans to join us in April for our annual Rock the Run 5K: Pirates vs Princess! We kicked off this race back in 2015 to celebrate our 60th anniversary and here we are still going strong! The 5K is on Saturday, April 25th at Fairgrounds Park in Hagerstown. And we’re proud to announce that our Rock the Run 5K: Pirates vs Princess is once again sponsored by our good friends at Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe in Chambersburg. As you plan your New Year’s parties don’t forget to pick up some of their delicious potato rolls! To learn more about our upcoming 5K please visit http://www.rocktherunhagerstown.com.

So as we bid farewell to 2019, join us as we take a quick look back at all the beautiful faces who were a part of our amazing year. From staff, to guests, to volunteers, these smiling faces are what it’s all about! Thank you for helping us have another miraculous year of hope in Hagerstown!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Urgent Need: Coffee

Posted on December 6, 2019 by hopecenterhagerstown

It’s cold out and nothing really makes the cold tolerable better than a hot cup of coffee!

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We will gladly accept any donations at our Administrative Office*. The office is open M-F 8:15am – 11:30am and then 12:15pm – 5pm. Our office is closed daily from 11:30am – 12:15pm. If office hours conflict with your schedule please call 301.739.1165 or email info@hagerstownhopecenter.com to schedule a time that works for you.

Shopping online and having it delivered is always a convenient option too! To have it delivered please use 125 N. Prospect Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740 as our address. And if you shop through AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com) you can double your impact! Amazon will donate a portion of the sale to The Hope Center! Just go to smile.amazon.com and log in with your Amazon account. When prompted to choose a non-profit type ‘The Hope Center at Hagerstown Rescue Mission’. Once selected, we will receive a donation from Amazon for all your purchases that qualify from AmazonSmile!

If your church, office, athletic team, civic club, Scout troop, or anyone else would like to host a Food Drive or Coffee Drive then get in contact with us and we can get you any info you may need!

For more info please call 301.739.1165 or email info@hagerstownhopecenter.com. To learn more about all of our programs and services for the community please visit hagerstownhopecenter.com.

*Our Administrative Office is located across our central parking lot from our Thrift Store. Use 215 W. Church St for navigation to our parking lot.

Pizza, Burgers, and Charity, Oh My!

Posted on November 12, 2019 by hopecenterhagerstown

We’re beyond excited to announce that we’ve been chosen as Charity of the Week at Warehouse Tap Room in Hagerstown for the week of November 12 – 16!

20191105 WTR__Hope Center_ThnksGiving In celebration of Thanksgiving and the upcoming holiday season, the employees at Warehouse Tap Room are kicking off a “Month of Thanks & Giving” as a way to give back to the organizations that are already making such a significant impact in our local community! Each week, employees have selected a charity of the week. We are so thankful to have been chosen by the employees as a charity to support!

During the week of Nov 12 – 16, 10% of all proceeds will be donated to The Hope Center when patrons mention our name during checkout. It’s literally that simple. Enjoy a wonderful dinner with family and friends and then mention us to your server and you’re helping to give back to your community. It’s a win-win!

If you’ve been to Warehouse Tap Room then you know all about the delicious food and friendly service. But if you’ve never visited Warehouse Tap Room then now is the perfect time to check it out.

Warehouse Tap Room is located at 1130 Conrad Ct just off of Eastern Blvd in Hagerstown. They’re open Tues – Thurs 11:30am – 9pm and Fri – Sat 11:30am – 11pm. Go to warehousetaproom.com to check out their menu and learn more about this great local restaurant.

Please spread the word to your family, friends, coworkers, and social circle!

Giving Hope to Your Neighbors… It’s in the Bag

Posted on October 31, 2019 by hopecenterhagerstown

We are so excited to share that The Hope Center at Hagerstown Rescue Mission is now MARTINSBagAngle-294x300 participating in the Martin’s Giving Tag Program, which is designed to make it easy for customers of Martin’s stores to contribute to the local community while supporting the environment.

This opportunity can be taken advantage of at any Martin’s store. All you have to do is purchase a $2.50 reusable Bags 4 My Cause Bag, follow the instructions on the attached Giving Tag and The Hope Center will receive a $1 donation!

It’s really that simple! Just purchase the high quality reusable bag and register it within 7 days of purchase for The Hope Center to receive the donation. Then fill your bag with all the great products Martin’s has to offer!

Please help us by spreading the word to your friends, family, coworkers, church group, civic club and all your contacts on social media.

To learn more about Martin’s or find a store please visit http://www.martinsfoods.com.

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Urgent Need: Coffee!

Posted on May 18, 2019 by hopecenterhagerstown

We desperately need coffee, sugar and non-dairy creamer. We go through a lot of coffee at The Hope Center so any donation will be a huge blessing!

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For more information about donating these much needed items please call 301.739.1165 or email info@hagerstownhopecenter.com.

And if you prefer ordering these items online you can double your donation impact! By shopping at AmazonSmile you can help raise financial support for The Hope Center. AmazonSmile is the charitable shopping site for Amazon. It’s basically the same as shopping at Amazon, with the same wide selection of items and quick delivery, but a portion of the proceeds of your purchase is donated to The Hope Center. Just to go smile.amazon.com and log into your Amazon account. Then select ‘The Hope Center’ from the search bar of charitable organizations. Once you’ve selected The Hope Center then you’re ready to shop and Amazon is ready to give! It’s that simple. Every time you shop from Amazon just go to smile.amazon.com and Amazon will give back to The Hope Center!

If you choose to have the items delivered directly to us rather than dropping them off please have them sent to 125 N. Prospect Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740. But if you would like to drop off the items in person our office hours are M-F 8:30am – 5pm. If those hours don’t work for you please call us at 301.739.1165 or email info@hagerstownhopecenter.com to make arrangements.

Please spread the word to your social circles! Thank you so much for caring and sharing!

It’s Time for Washington County Gives 2019!

Posted on May 6, 2019 by hopecenterhagerstown

On Tuesday, May 7th, we’re participating in Washington County Gives 2019!

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Washington County Gives is a unique opportunity for people in the area to donate online to various non-profits in the community.

For 24 hours the The Hope Center will be able to accept online donations through this county-wide day of fundraising. Money raised during the campaign will go towards all the programs and services provided for free at The Hope Center.

The Hope Center is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year for people in need. Whether it’s a national holiday or a blizzard, our shelter is always open and our kitchen is always cooking up something delicious!

And we provide all services and programs for FREE to people in need! And on top of that we accept NO government/tax money to operate. Thanks to profits generated from our Thrift Stores in Hagerstown and Chambersburg and through the generous donations of individuals, churches, businesses and civic groups, we are able to meet the needs of thousands of people in the greater Hagerstown area – and we’ve been doing it since 1955!

We are the oldest, continually operating homeless shelter in the area and we aren’t stopping any time soon!

A donation during Washington County Gives will help us continue to help people in need and make necessary improvements to our facilities so that we can plan the future of HOPE in Hagerstown!

We are in the beginning stages of a full refurbishment and expansion of our food services facilities. We’ve outgrown our dining room and pantry and our kitchen is in need of major renovations. Your donation will help us as we move forward in improving the food services area at The Hope Center where thousands of men, women and children receive daily fresh meals and food bag assistance. Your gift is making sure that the homeless will always have a safe place off the streets to get a hot plate of food, the elderly on fixed incomes can have access to healthy meals, and children in Hagerstown will not have to live another day of food insecurity.

To make your donation to The Hope Center on May 7th go to https://www.washingtoncountygives.org/organizations/the-hope-center-661b283e-b24d-4ea7-8fca-8d5e84104eaf

Please encourage your friends, family and social circles to join you in giving to The Hope Center during Washington County Gives 2019!

For more information on The Hope Center go to http://www.hagertownhopecenter.com.

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Confronting Homelessness, Addiction, and Hunger in the name of Christ

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