GLOBAL CRISIS RESPONSE
Learn about HOPE's response to the devastating flooding in Texas.
GOD HAS SHOWN US KINDNESS THROUGH THE GIFT OF HIS MERCY AND GRACE.
We seek to support holistic transformation through various expressions of the Gospel. We do so by collaborating with other organizations and individuals, both local and global.
Here are the key strategic ministry areas in which we invest our focus and efforts.
Local Community Transformation
Partners responding to the needs of our region and local communities
Global Community Transformation
Global partners engaged in empowering communities, relief efforts, and other expressions of God’s love and life-giving power
Global Workers
Families, individuals, and networks on the frontlines of ministry with the Global Church
Student + College Ministries
Serving and equipping future generations in schools and on campuses
OUTREACH TRIPS
HOPE is sending mission teams on outreach trips to serve and encourage across the globe. Explore upcoming trips and apply to serve beginning Wednesday, February 12!
Serbia English Camp
July 4-13
Serbia
This team will help a global partner lead an evangelistic youth English camp.
Czech Republic Youth Camp
July 22-August 5
Czech Republic
This team will help lead an evangelistic youth camp and strengthen a new partnership with a global partner.
Cyprus
July 19-28
This team will support World Outreach missionaries by providing programming and care for their children and teens during the annual WO Family Gathering.
This trip is full.
Colombia
August 2025
This team will work in partnership with Mesa Global. More details to come.
Applications are not open at this time.
OUTREACH PARTNERS
Local Community Transformation
• Barnabas Center
• Blue Ridge Fellows
• Camp Hope
• Caring Closet
• Compass Center
• CrossOver Healthcare Ministry
• Effective Ministries
• Elijah House Academy
• For Richmond
• Into the Neighborhood
• The LightHouse RVA
• Needle’s Eye
• Pregnancy Resource Center
• Richmond Christian Leadership Initiative (RCLI)
• Richmond Hill
• Rise Richmond
• STEP Richmond
• Urban Hope
• Youth Life Foundation of Richmond (YLFR)
Global Community Transformation
• David Baer – UWM
• Explore God
• International Justice Mission (IJM)
• Spoken Worldwide
• Sports Friends
• The Philemon Project
• Mesa Global
• Rise Together Romania
• World Relief
Global Workers
• E. Leimberger – Africa Freedom Mission
• A. Fuller – Al Massira
• D. Jerome – Barnabas International
• D. Marsden – Frontier Fellowship
• Family – Central Asia
• Family – Southeast Asia
• Family – Western Asia
• George family – NOVO – Eastern Europe
• J. Phillips – CBSI Wales
• K. Carr – Barnabas International
• Prince family – Acts of Grace – South Africa
• S. Black – EPC World Outreach
• Vejmelka Family – Czech Republic
• WaveStarters
Student + College Ministries
CRU – Richmond //FOCUS – Richmond //
Young Life – Chesterfield, Goochland, Richmond City, Scotland, West End // Young Lives – Richmond
CHURCH PLANTING PARTNERS
LOCAL PARTNERS
GLOBAL PARTNERS
- L. Repic – Serbia
- S. Nikolov – Serbia
- European Church Planting Ministry
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Rise Richmond
Want to help students flourish? Serve students through Rise Richmond's After School program by helping with site preparation, coordinating recreation time, and investing directly in students’ social, emotional, and spiritual growth.
LEARN MOREThe Doorways
Enjoy cooking for others? Prepare a meal (with your small group or some friends!) in The Doorways' kitchen and serve patients and their loved ones.
Learn moreElijah House Academy
Serve EHA faculty and students by tutoring, serving in the library, providing lunches for teachers, or giving school supplies.
Learn moreHabitat for Humanity
Volunteer at Habitat for Humanity's home improvement store, Restore or help with a construction project at one of their builds! No background in construction needed.
LEARN MOREHOPE Facilities
Assist our Facilities Manager with on-site projects and work days on every 3rd Saturday of the month.
SIGN UPPregnancy Resource Center
Interested in a consistent volunteer opportunity? The PRC will provide training for those who want to serve as patient advocate or helpline volunteer.
VOLUNTEERReinhart Guest House
Looking for a way to serve with your small group? Support patients receiving care from St. Mary's Hospital by serving at the Reinhart Guest House.
LEARN MORERichmond Hill
Do you enjoy gardening? Support Richmond Hill by working in their garden! If you have more time on your hands, volunteer one day a week (Weds - Fri) to support their facility restoration efforts after water pipes burst December 2022.
CONTACT THEIR TEAMSTEP
Mentor students within the Jobs for Life program or Victory Reading program. Cook or coordinate meals, provide admin support, or offer your skills to help in another way.
LEARN MOREUrban Hope
Do you have contractor related skills? Contact Urban Hope to be on their "on call" team to help with construction and maintenance projects.
LEARN MOREYouth Life Foundation of Richmond
Serve as a tutor or mentor and provide homework assistance and emotional encouragement to children in the Youth Life program.
LEARN MORECan't find the right fit?
Have a question about serving or can't find what you're looking for? Contact our team! We're happy to chat about your interests and connect you to a great service opportunity!
CONTACT USONGOING OPPORTUNITIES
HOPE Gives + Goes
Join us in supporting our partner, Elijah House Academy! Elijah House Academy provides a Christ-centered and accessible choice in education that cultivates the hearts, minds, and bodies of our city’s children for God’s glory and Richmond’s flourishing.
Please only purchase items from the list below:
12-inch rubber and wooden rulers
Zipper pencil pouches
Markers (classic colors)
Children's ESV Bibles (new or gently used)
Glue sticks
Gallon-size Ziploc style plastic bags
Watercolor box set
Box of colored pencils (classic colors)
2-pocket plastic folders
Bag + List Pick-Up: Sunday, July 13
Bag Drop-Off: Sunday, July 20
We also have the opportunity to serve our partner on Saturday, August 2 to help prepare classrooms for the students' return. If you're interested, please register below.
Hope Thrift
A thrift store ministry of Hope Church where all donations and proceeds go toward supporting/funding local and global missions of HOPE. Donations and volunteers are needed!
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