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KentHOPE:

An Advent Gift for the Ladies of KentHOPE

Outreach: Beyond Our Walls gave each of the 17 ladies participating in the KentHOPE LINK program a copy of “Unwrapping the Greatest Gift,” the family Advent devotional that our congregation received a couple of years ago. We also included a personal note from Pastor Jim to the families in each book. We are so happy we could share this wonderful devotional and know the families will treasure it for years to come.

New KentHOPE Facility:

We are excited to share that a location has been found, and plans are moving ahead for a new KentHOPE facility, which will be located in Covington. Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission (SUGM) is working with the City of Covington as all the details are worked out. The 2-story facility will offer services on the first floor and guest rooms upstairs. Over 1.3 million dollars was raised at SUGM’s May 9th Catalyst fundraiser. That money will fund SUGM’s capital campaign, the last piece of which is the new KentHOPE Covington facility.

Women & Children’s Drop-In Day Center

9009 Canyon Drive - Kent, WA 98030
Open To Guests Monday through Friday
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Day Center Phone—253-480-2325

  • Website www.kenthope.org

  • Hot Meals and To-Go Meals

  • Clothing Items

  • Hygiene and Weather Kits

  • Mailing Address Service

  • Computer Access

  • Phone Access

  • Bus Tickets

  • Case Management

  • Support With Overnight Shelter Referrals

  • Volunteer Ran Classes and Learning Sessions

  • Partnered agencies available onsite

  • Registered Nurse Visits on Tuesdays

Link Program:

KentHOPE LINK Program:

Members of the Outreach: Beyond Our Walls team provided side dishes and attended the Meet & Greet BBQ for LINK guests on June 9. It was a beautiful day for a BBQ. It was fun to get to know these ladies and their children.

The Link Program is for women who are relatively stable, with a job and no behavioral or abuse issues, but who need a place to live free to get on their feet and save money while looking for housing. The program includes case management, goal setting, and budgeting. At the beginning of April, eight women and 14 children are living in the Son Rise apartments located behind the Day Center. We are exploring ways our Outreach team and church can connect with these women and their children.

For more information, contact info@kenthope.org

A Little History Regarding KentHOPE:

In 2010, members of our church were concerned about the problem of homelessness in South King County, especially in Kent. Meeting with those from other churches and organizations, they were founding members of the South King County Homeless Advocacy Group. After attempting to purchase a building and being turned down for lack of funding, the group partnered with Seattle United Gospel Mission (SUGM) and became known as KentHOPE. After several more attempts to lease or purchase a building, SUGM decided to utilize the little blue house they owned on Canyon Drive to open a Day Center for Women and Children. The KentHOPE Day Center for Women and Children opened on December 16, 2013. That was the real beginning of a unique partnership that has changed the lives of many women and children. It has also changed the lives of many of those in our congregation who have volunteered over the years. Knowing the KentHOPE guests has given us a new perspective on others and ourselves.

Thanks to everyone who has been a part of this ministry.