For over 13 years, women and children have resided in the shelter at Hope House's Independence campus. To meet the increasing number and needs of victims of domestic violence, Hope House has created and launched a capital campaign, Building Hope.

Building Hope will construct a new, larger Therapy Building and will transform the existing Therapy Building into a Community Partnership Center. Interior and exterior improvements will be made to the existing Shelter Building, Court and Legal Services Building and Family Services Building as well. In addition, Building Hope will include upgrades to the existing security system and grow the operating reserve.

As of September 2008, Building Hope has raised $1,741,515 in cash (plus in-kind labor and material contributions) toward our $5 million goal.

For more information about Building Hope, please contact Nancy DuVall at 816.257.9328 or nduvall@hopehouse.net.