Hope House Mission

11/14/2025

DONATIONS NEEDED!

At Hope House Mission, keeping our space clean and safe for everyone is important. We are in need of cleaning supplies to help us stay healthy this cold and flu season.

BLEACH – our biggest need!
Multi-surface cleaner
Dishwashing liquid
Lysol spray/air freshener
Dish Sponges
Pine-Sol
Comet / Ajax
Windex

If you are able to donate, please bring or ship your items to:

Hope House Mission
1001 Grove Street
Middletown, Ohio 45044

If you have additional questions, call 513-392-2006 or email kbarnes@hhmisson.org for clarification.

Every contribution helps provide a clean and healthy space to live with dignity to the men, women and children we serve. 💛

10/31/2025

For almost 50 years, Middletown Community Foundation has given back to the city and surrounding communities through scholarships and charitable giving.

10/20/2025

Our volunteers made some wonderful fall memories this weekend at Sterling Silver Mini Horse Farm 🍂🐴

This is our second year visiting, and it was such a joy to see the women and children enjoying lunch, animal encounters, hayrides, and pony rides together.

A heartfelt thank you to Angela Bohl for once again opening her home and farm to us — her kindness makes these moments of joy and connection possible. ❤️

10/10/2025

10/09/2025

Don't miss the LAST FAIR OF THE YEAR 🤯

Thursday, Oct. 16th from 10am-1pm at The Well Church, CGM Employment Network will be holding the final career fair for 2025. Join us at The Well Church for an enriching time with a variety of employers and employer partners 🧳 Put on your professional attire and come make a connection!

09/24/2025

Hope House Mission is looking for new meal teams! 🍽️
Gather a few friends, your small group, or your church family and help us provide dinner for our residents. Meal teams bring not just food, but fellowship, encouragement, and dignity. Whether you love to cook homemade meals or prefer to bring in carryout, your gift will bless men, women, and children experiencing homelessness.

📩 To learn more or sign up your team, go online to https://volunteer.samaritan.com/custom/545/opp_search?sortByAttribute=alpha&sortPredicate=OPP_TITLE&sortRecordType=opp&view=list
📞 513-392-2006|

09/08/2025

🙌 Looking for a way to serve together?

Whether you’re part of a small group at church or a family that wants to give back, Hope House Mission is a great place to serve! From preparing and serving meals to supporting our shelters, there are many opportunities to make a difference.

Our New Volunteer Orientation is the perfect first step. In just one hour, you’ll:
✅ Learn about Hope House Mission and the people we serve
✅ Discover volunteer opportunities for groups and individuals
✅ Ask questions and explore where you can best serve
✅ Take a guided tour of our Men’s Center

📅 Wednesday, September 24, 2025
🕕 6:00 p.m.
📍 Hope House Men’s Center – 1001 Grove Street, Middletown

👉 Sign up here: https://volunteer.samaritan.com/custom/545/opp_details/13594
We’d love to see you!

Breaking the cycle of poverty and despair... one life at a time ❤️

07/02/2025

We are so thankful for Dr. A.J. Bentley and his “Blessings of Bubbles” Drive! 🧼✨

Dr. Bentley, a local chiropractor here in Middletown, recently hosted a donation drive at his practice to benefit Hope House Mission. Patients were invited to make a $40 donation or the equivalent in cleaning supplies, and the response was incredibly generous!

Dr. Bentley personally delivered a large donation of much-needed cleaning items along with a check to support our shelters. These gifts enable us to maintain clean, safe, and welcoming facilities for the men, women, and children we serve every day.

“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.”
—1 Peter 4:10

We are so grateful for this partnership and for Dr. Bentley’s heart to serve our community with compassion and purpose.

06/02/2025

We are so grateful! 🌿💛

A huge thank you to Hope Church of Mason for generously donating mulch and leading the effort to refresh the landscaping at our Women & Children’s Center! Originally rained out, this project came together beautifully thanks to the dedication of many hands and hearts this past Saturday, May 31st.

Special thanks to Megan Brown for organizing Hope Church’s team, and to our amazing partners from Liberty Heights Church (led by Hannah Hamlin) and The Liberty Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (led by Ryan Williams) for jumping in to help complete the job.

Because of your teamwork, our outdoor spaces are now more welcoming and cared for—a visible reminder to our residents that they are loved and not forgotten. Thank you for serving with joy and excellence!

05/29/2025

Hope House Founder, Nancy Caudill, passes.
(Released by Carla Messer, Board President)

Hope House was recently notified that its founder, Nancy Caudill, died in early May.

The founder of Hope House had a dream – to provide shelter and assistance to pregnant teenagers, a place for them to live until the birth of their child. Nancy’s passion for those in need was borne out of her own story. Nancy established a shelter for young women at the Harlan Park Church of God in 1987.

In February of 1989, Hope House became an official 501(C)3 and steps were taken to secure space in Middletown. Nancy leased the old US Grant Hotel and opened the doors of Hope House (formerly known as Middletown House of Hope for the Homeless). The mission expanded under Nancy’s leadership to include the care of men, women, and children. She championed the plight of homeless individuals until she retired in 2002.

Board president, Carla Messer, had a chance to meet Nancy on a few occasions and described her as “passionate and persistent” about caring for those in need. Nancy’s dream of providing shelter and assistance is still alive at Hope House, as it celebrates 36 years of community service and caring for up to 500 individuals every year. Caudill’s faith in God, and her desire to change lives in Middletown, have been a blessing to us all.

We’re grateful for Nancy’s servant heart and pray peace for her family as they grieve her loss.

05/19/2025

Thank you Crossroads Mason, for returning for a second year to help mulch the men's center. Your Go 50 team did an incredible job and our facility looks great! 🌿💙

05/15/2025

🌿 Women’s Shelter Mulching & Spring Clean-Up
📆 Saturday, May 31 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
(Gather at 8:45 a.m. to get started right at 9 a.m.)

📍 Hope House Women’s Shelter | 1300 Girard Ave, Middletown, OH 45044

Join us for a family-friendly Day of Service sponsored by Hope Church! We'll be mulching and cleaning up the grounds around the women’s shelter and play area to create a safe, clean, and welcoming space for our residents.

💥 Why It Matters:
Without volunteers, we’d have to hire a landscaping crew—costing thousands. Your service allows us to reallocate those funds to essential needs like food, utilities, and ongoing maintenance. You’re helping to provide dignity and hope with every scoop of mulch!

🔨 What You’ll Do:

Spread mulch in flower beds and play areas

Light raking and debris removal

General outdoor clean-up

We Provide the Mulch — You Bring:
✔ Work gloves
✔ Rake or shovel (if you have one)
✔ Water bottle
✔ Sunscreen or hat
✔ Comfortable appropriate clothing (mulch can stain)
✔ Closed-toe shoes

👧 Minimum age: 5 (minors must be accompanied by an adult)
📝 Sign up here: https://volunteer.samaritan.com/custom/545/opp_details/13370