About Help & Hope Center
Help & Hope Center is a non-profit human service organization dedicated to providing assistance to people in Douglas and Elbert counties who are in serious economic need, at risk of homelessness, or in a similar crisis. We address immediate needs by consistently providing food and other necessities for homeless, low income, and financially fragile in our community.
Our Mission
To meet the immediate needs of residents of Douglas and Elbert Counties who are in financial distress and at risk of becoming homeless, to help them through troublesome times with dignity.
Our Vision
HHC envisions a community in which every individual and family can achieve and maintain financial stability.
This year, we will serve over 31,000 people across Douglas and Elbert Counties.
Food Pantry
A week’s worth of groceries and household items for individuals and families in need
Groceries and household items for senior citizens
Weekend meals for children of families in need
Clothing & Essentials
Help & Hope Center clients are provided vouchers to “shop” for clothing and other household items for free
Coats, clothing, sleeping bags and essentials for homeless families
Medical and personal hygiene items
Emergency Financial Assistance
Utilities
Rent
Emergency Lodging
Other Services
Local Program Assistance
Resource Navigation
Birthday gifts for children
Help & Hope Center Staff Members
Eric Coronis, Executive Director
Roxana Stroh, Director of Finance
Carrie Abramowitz, Program Director
Steve Rivoir, Food Pantry Manager
Mary Jo Fry, Treasures Store Manager
Diane Waddoups, Volunteer Coordinator
Bernadette, Client Advocate
Sharon, Client Advocate
Holly Client Advocate
Victoria, Client Advocate
Liz, Client Advocate
Cindy, Client Services Receptionist
Emma Cody, Food Pantry Assistant Manager
John Schroeder, Food Pantry Staff
Keven Nava, Food Pantry Staff
Megan Torres, Food Pantry Staff
Marlene Miller, Treasures Asst Store Manager
Carol Jordan, Treasures Staff
Nicole Johnston - Treasures Staff
Tricia Neill - Treasures Staff
Maria Laviaguerre - Treasures Staff
Anamarta Laviaguerre - Treasures Staff
Julie Velvin, Treasures Staff
Kevin North, Donations Receiving Lead
Jason DiLaura, Donations Receiving
Langford Jordan, Donations Receiving
Allen Weatherly, Donations Receiving
Jay Waddoups, Donations Receiving
Board Members
Trent Kraus, Chair
Dan Weidman, Vice Chair
Kristen Wenaas, Treasurer
Brandon Traver, Secretary
Bob Pasicznyuk, Board Member
Sarah Miles, Board Member
Peter B. Goldstein, Board Member
