Ministry Spotlight - Hope House - The Name Says it All

This month, we are excited to shine a light on Hope House, a maternity home that is part of Anchor Point’s network of community services. With a mission to empower, encourage, and educate young mothers facing an unplanned pregnancy while lacking a safe, supportive environment, Hope House meets these precious women in the middle of uncertainty—and does exactly that.

It all begins with an application process. As I reviewed the steps in preparation for sharing them with you, I was struck by how many of the required elements center around one simple word: willingness. A willingness to continue or enroll in an accredited education program. A willingness to learn life, parenting, and employment skills and to participate in training classes. A willingness to attend counseling. A willingness to share a room with another mom.

Without a willingness to fully engage in the process, no woman can experience the full benefit of the program—and the rest of the moms in the home would be affected as well. Willingness to embrace the process may be the most essential ingredient to experiencing true growth.

For the past ten years, I’ve had the privilege of leading a ministry at my church that connects single women experiencing unplanned pregnancies to the family of the church. Since Hope House opened, many moms who have lived there have participated in our group. Because of that, I’ve seen firsthand the impact a safe, comfortable home—combined with consistent support from the House Program Manager and dedicated volunteers—can have on the lives of these women.

When I asked the Program Manager, Carmen Savoy, what she loves most about serving at Hope House, her answer was simple and heartfelt. She shared that her greatest joy is “watching the girls grow in their faith and step into motherhood with so much strength and grace.” She went on to explain how meaningful it is to see the moms learn to trust God more deeply while becoming loving, confident mothers. That growth—both spiritual and practical—is at the heart of everything Hope House does.

Hope House provides the opportunity for moms to stay not only during pregnancy, but for up to 18 months. That extended time allows space to adjust to life with a baby and to pursue education that will provide long-term stability. Some moms earn a GED, while others move on to college or certification programs. Sometimes a mom is ready to transition sooner. Having a stable environment with people who walk alongside you, help you process life, and assist in planning for the future—whether for a short season or a longer one—allows each mom to move forward at her own pace. That flexibility and individualized care is such a gift.

That support is made possible in large part because of volunteers. Each week, four consistent volunteers serve at Hope House, teaching classes on prenatal care, labor and delivery, sewing, budgeting, personal finance, and leading Bible studies. These classes equip the moms with practical life skills and a strong spiritual foundation—helping them make wise decisions, step confidently into motherhood, and build healthy futures for themselves and their children. As the Program Manager shared, serving in this role has also deeply impacted her own life, stretching her in patience, leadership, and faith as she continues to grow alongside the moms she serves.

There are many ways to get involved with Hope House, and a full list of current volunteer opportunities can be found on their website: https://hopehousetx.com/volunteer/. One especially meaningful way to serve is through instructional classes. If you have a skill—sewing, crafting, cooking, gardening, budgeting, or something else—Hope House would love for you to share that gift while spending time investing in the moms.

As part of preparing this ministry spotlight, I had the joy of visiting Hope House to teach a class on making homemade pizza—something that has created meaningful family time in my own home over the years. I shared our whole-wheat pizza crust and sauce recipes, and we provided all the ingredients needed to make delicious pizzas. I also reached out to a local, family-owned pizzeria, The Bing, with locations in League City and Alvin, and they graciously gifted each Hope House mom with a gift card to enjoy a pizza—or any menu item—on them.

Two of my daughters and I spent about two hours making pizzas, snuggling babies, and enjoying the company of these precious women. As we gathered around the kitchen island rolling and stretching dough, adding sauce, toppings, and cheese, the moms shared about their families, the genders of their babies, and their hopes for the future. There was so much creativity—some chose to stuff their crusts, others experimented with sauces and toppings—and no two pizzas looked the same. It was a beautiful reminder that while these moms may share similar circumstances, there is no mold or standard story. Each woman is unique, with different challenges, emotions, and needs.

And yet, there they were—together—showing grace to one another as a family. Supporting each other through the hard moments. Growing toward independence while learning that true thriving is never meant to happen in isolation.

I also had the joy of hearing from one of Hope House’s current residents about how her time there is shaping her future. Keshia shared that the support she has received at Hope House—and the continued support she will receive through Anchor Point’s services—has helped her never feel alone during her pregnancy. She is filled with hope that because of what she’s learned through classes and the shift in her mindset, she will be a better parent to her baby. As she put it so simply and powerfully, “When you know better, you do better.”

We are deeply thankful for our listeners and donors who make stories like this possible. Because of your faithful support, KJIC is able to step beyond the airwaves and come alongside ministries like Hope House—ministries that meet women in vulnerable moments with compassion, dignity, and hope. Your generosity helps us shine a light on the work God is doing in our community and connect people to places where real support and life change are happening.

As Hope House continues this work, their current greatest needs include new bedding for each bed, bassinets for babies, and essential household cleaning supplies—all things that help maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for both mothers and their little ones. Please reach out to Carmen at carmen.savoy@anchorpoint.us if you'd like to help meet any of these needs.

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Thank you to The Bing for their generous donation of gift cards!