Homes of Hope

01/24/2026

❄️ South Carolina families, winter weather is headed our way this weekend with the possibility of snow, ice, and freezing conditions. A State of Emergency has been declared as officials prepare and crews work to keep roads safe. Please take a moment to check your local news and trusted weather sources for the latest alerts and updates so you and your loved ones can stay safe. 📺🧣

To our Homes of Hope residents, if you experience a maintenance issue during the storm, we are here for you. 💛 Please call our emergency maintenance line at 864-977-4017 so we can support you as quickly as possible.

Stay warm, be kind to each other, and look out for your neighbors. 🤝

01/22/2026

An intentional step into 2026. ✨

Today, our management team kicked off the year with purpose, focusing on leadership, values, intentions, and support. Facilitated by Kim and Ian from Elevatr, the session centered on mindful leadership and mapping out how we lead, while learning how to move past the “headtrash” that can hold us back.

Because leadership isn’t cut and dry. It’s intentional. It’s exciting. It’s fun. And sometimes, it’s vulnerable. Investing in this kind of growth strengthens how we show up for one another and for the communities we serve.

01/20/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our MWD Interns! 🎉

We’re proud to celebrate our 7 current Men’s Workforce Development interns who have earned their OSHA 30 certifications through Greenville Technical College 👏

This certification is more than a credential. It represents a strong commitment to workplace safety, professionalism, and career readiness. OSHA 30 equips our interns with the knowledge and confidence needed to succeed on job sites and build long-term careers in the skilled trades.

Help us show them some love 💬 Drop a comment to congratulate these men on this hard-earned achievement.

💙 Want to support milestones like this? Donate to our Men’s Workforce Development program and help provide training, education, and opportunity for men working toward a fresh start.

👉https://homesofhope.org/donate/

01/19/2026

🌟 Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 🌟

Today we celebrate Dr. King’s legacy of service, justice, and community care. At Homes of Hope, we’re carrying that vision forward by building homes, supporting men in our workforce program, and strengthening families and neighborhoods across South Carolina. 💛

We want to hear from you! How are you honoring Dr. King with service today? Share your acts of kindness, big or small, and inspire others to serve.

01/16/2026

✨ Save the Date ✨
The blueprint is set. The foundation is strong.

Join us for our annual Spring Gala on May 1 at the Younts Center at Furman University as we bring this year’s theme to life, Strong Foundations – Building Futures With Purpose.

This evening will celebrate the careful planning and hands-on work that turn vision into reality, from creating stable, affordable homes to opening pathways for men rebuilding their lives and careers. Together, we’ll honor the people, partnerships, and purpose that make lasting impact possible.

Mark your calendar and stay tuned for more details. We can’t wait to build what’s next with you. 💛

01/15/2026

We’re proud to announce that we’ve been awarded a 2026-2028 United Way of the Piedmont Community Investment grant! This grant will help support the work of our Keys to Stability: Expanding Affordable Housing Access program in Spartanburg County. United is the Way we can build a stronger community!

01/14/2026

✨ Looking Ahead to 2026 ✨
Our directors are sharing what they’re most excited about in the year ahead, and it’s all rooted in one thing: continuing to build hope, stability, and opportunity across South Carolina.

From growing our programs to deepening community partnerships and creating even more pathways for lives to be transformed, 2026 is shaping up to be a meaningful year at Homes of Hope. We can’t wait to do this work together.

Here’s a sneak peek at what’s ahead. 👀💛

01/13/2026

📣 We’re hiring at Homes of Hope!

Our Resource Development team is growing, and we’re looking for passionate, mission-driven professionals to join us.

✨ Now hiring:
• Marketing and Annual Giving Manager (full-time)
• Special Events Coordinator (part-time)

These roles help tell the story of Homes of Hope, strengthen community support, and advance our work in affordable housing and workforce development.

👉 Learn more and apply here:
🔗 Marketing and Annual Giving Manager: https://apply.appone.com/job/696542bf2d55dd85317870e2
🔗 Special Events Coordinator: https://apply.appone.com/job/696665f9094a022ec647707e

If you’re ready to use your skills to make a meaningful impact in our community, we’d love to hear from you.

01/09/2026

📣Big news at Homes of Hope! 📣

We’re excited to share that the Homes of Hope Board of Directors and CEO Don Oglesby have promoted Dawn Dowden to President of Homes of Hope. 💚

With 18 years of service and leadership, Dawn has worked her way up through the organization and brings a deep commitment to community-based work, affordable housing, and transforming lives. We’re grateful for her leadership and excited for what’s ahead.

Please join us in congratulating Dawn on this well-deserved promotion. Dawn Dowden

01/08/2026

🛠 MLK Day of Service | A Day On, Not a Day Off 🛠️

On Monday, January 19, Homes of Hope is proud to partner with United Way of the Piedmont for a Spartanburg Beautification Project, a hands-on way to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of service and care for community.

🌿 How we’ll serve together:
• Laying pine straw
• Light yard work
• Refreshing and caring for outdoor spaces

Volunteers will be split between two sites in Spartanburg, and all activities are family-friendly and approachable.

📅 Details:
🗓 Monday, January 19
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Spartanburg (site details sent after signing up)
💧 Water, gloves, and snacks provided

This is a meaningful opportunity to serve side by side and help create welcoming spaces for our neighbors. We’d love to have you join us for this day on, not a day off.

👉 Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spruce-the-street-w-homes-of-hope-tickets-1977512666619?aff=oddtdtcreator

Thank you for being part of the Homes of Hope community. We hope to see you there! 💛

01/01/2026

🎉 Happy New Year from Homes of Hope! 🎉

Cheers to 2026—may your year be full of laughter, new adventures, and a little bit of magic ✨ (just like the hope you’ve helped us build all year!). 💛

Here’s to homes, hearts, and communities thriving together!

12/31/2025

As our 12 Days of Blessings comes to a close, we want you to hear it directly from the people at the heart of this work. 🤍 Families who now have a safe place to call home and men rebuilding their lives through our Men’s Workforce Development program are coming together to say thank you.

This season showed us what’s possible when compassion meets action. Because of you, stability replaced uncertainty, opportunity followed perseverance, and hope took root across South Carolina. 💚

As we look toward the New Year, the work continues—and there’s still so much good we can do together. If this campaign moved you, consider making a gift, volunteering, or sharing our mission. Your support helps ensure hope doesn’t stop here. 💛

From all of us at Homes of Hope—and everyone in this video—thank you.

www.homesofhope.org/12DAYS/

This Holiday Season, join Homes of Hope in creating opportunities that last. Your support makes our mission of opening doors to economic mobility through the development of affordable housing and economic and workforce development possible, providing success and generational change for individuals a...