Hope Village

CoHO, a 501(c)3 nonprofit in the state of Arkansas, seeks to address homelessness in Conway by establishing Hope Village. Hope Village will be a tiny home community that primarily serves very low/low-income individuals and families. We imagine the creation of a community which affirms human dignity, offers quality housing, and provides a foundation... for homeless advocacy in the city of Conway. We have a responsibility to one another to be compassionate and creative; shaping a world in which we all have the opportunity to flourish as human beings. Individuals and families, alike, should have access to housing that provides a sense of self-respect. The quality of construction is determined by the spirit of excellence that is its labor of love. Neither income, nor race, nor nationality should determine the necessity for proper shelter. It is vital for everyone. We exist to advocate for others through the opening of holistic centers within under-resourced areas in Central Arkansas, in order to influence change through active presence and relational transformation. Imagine men, women, and children LIVING in a place where every aspect of the self can be nourished: material, economic, psychological, and spiritual. Imagine a place that is, for them, a community of hope. CoHO is raising funds to build Hope Village, a small community of quality homes adjacent to our existing property, dedicated to helping address homelessness in the Conway, AR community. Hope Village will be an extension of our Housing Initiative, which began with our Hope Home, a transitional home for men. This extension will include housing for families, as well as individuals from the homeless to the moderate-income bracket. The homes will be located between the CoHO Hope Home and main offices. There is a need in this city that necessitates championing the issue of homelessness in such a way that shows compassion and care for humanity on a greater scale than previously seen. It is CoHOs intent to lead by example in loving our neighbors with more than ...Read More