A big Thank You to the Friends of Mercy for the generous donation from your Stocking Raffle. Without your support and many others, the  Hope Center can continue to meet the needs of the children of Willard.

Julie Landoll of Willard Mercy presents a check to Dennis Blanchard, the Director of The Willard Hope Center

Mr. Gibson shares his passion and relationship with Hope Center Members​

About Us.

Mission Statement:
To inspire and empower all young people and those who nurture them to realize their full potential as responsible, productive, and engaged citizens by providing opportunities for our youth to grow spiritually, academically, and socially in a safe environment.

The Hope Center Creed:
"I am Loved. The very GOD who created the universe Loves me. And because He Loves, I can live a better life, treat people as I would want to be treated, and do all things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me."

The Hope Center building was purchased in 2006 by Tony Cooper.  There was a tremendous amount of work to do before the building could be opened to the public. It was nearly a two year process to search for funds to renovating the building. One barrier was the need to install a sprinkler system that was up to code, but over $41,000 was raised to not only install the sprinkler system, but also extinguish all other debt!  In September of 2008, the Hope Center was officially opened by Nichole Schmidt. Three children showed up at the grand opening.  However, since then, thousands of kids have come through the Hope Center, which also includes attending numerous field trips.  The Hope Center has just finished celebrating its 10th anniversary, and we hope to continue to allow God to work through us to reach the youth of our community for years to come!

History.

Contact Us.

Address:
16 West Maple Street
Willard, Ohio 44890
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 206
Willard, Ohio 44890
Phone/Fax:
​(419) 935 - 8900
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Email ​hcdirector@willardhopecenter.com
Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday 3:30 -6:00 pm

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