Tag: Hope Unlimited

Stormie Bush, right, donates a pint of blood Tuesday at a Red Cross blood drive at Iola’s John Silas Bass North Community Building. Assisting is Stephanie Clardy, a Red Cross worker. The blood drive was…

The COVID-19 pandemic has reinforced the need for a new domestic violence shelter, Hope Unlimited’s director said.  Dorothy Sparks, the agency’s executive director, said Hope Unlimited recently received several grants, both for continued operations and…

After successful fundraising efforts for food pantries in Humboldt and Iola, a new effort is aimed at helping provide food for the rest of Allen County and its domestic violence shelter. Allen County GROW is…

After regular Meals on Wheels service was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sheriff Bryan Murphy and County Clerk Sherrie Riebel sprung into action. Already worried that the program might be suspended, the two had…

A successful fundraiser Friday for Hope Unlimited will set the right tone for the entire year, director Dorothy Sparks said.  “This gets the momentum going for fundraising for the year, and allows us to raise…

At a recent supervised visitation at Hope Unlimited, staff encountered an upset parent.  It happens sometimes. The Child Visitation Center brings together children with parents or other relatives in a secure, supervised setting. Such visitations…

Growing up isn’t easy. For LGBTQ+ youth, it’s even more challenging to navigate through life and relationships.  Two local organizations are teaming up to offer support and information to ease their transition to adulthood.  The…

Cofachique Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution met Dec. 13 to donate gifts to Hope Unlimited in Iola.      

Giving was the central theme to the Dec. 12 United Methodist Women’s meeting in Iola. Members gave a year-end donation to Hope Unlimited, while district and conference gave donations to the Five Rivers District UMW…

Laughter just makes things better. Hope Unlimited addresses serious issues like domestic and sexual violence. On Friday, they’ll use laughter to help support their efforts. Comedian Spencer James, grandson of Moran resident Grayce Spencer, will…