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Hearts of Hope of Hill CountyMember of the Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce. 137 FM 2604 "Hearts of Hope of Hill County" Mission Statement "Hearts of Hope of Hill County" aka "Hearts of Hope" is a 501 (c) 3, faith based non resident center birthed out of the purpose of God and dreams of the director, Carol Raulston and through the inspiration of Nancy McGinnis who lost two children as victims of domestic violence. It's creation came into being about 1999 but it's functional ability started in April 2004. "Hearts of Hope of Hill County" currently has an office at Fort Graham Baptist Church, 137 FM 2604, Whitney, Texas and serves all of Hill County, Texas. Currently we offer services
in several areas: We work with local law enforcement agencies as needed, whether in relocation or victim advocacy or other areas needed. We also are in the process of having a women's job corp. in cooperation with the Baptist General Convention of Texas as part of Hearts of Hope. We are partnering with the Bosque County Family Abuse Council in building a shelter to service Bosque and Hill Counties. We work with the local shelters in McLennan and Johnson counties not only in providing shelter and safe relocation for victims but also in providing educational opportunities for law enforcement, medical professionals, educational and community leaders. Hearts of Hope of Hill County is also active in Small Church Conferences across the state in conjunction with the Baptist General Convention of Texas in training leaders how to reach out to their communities in various areas including domestic violence. Other agencies partnering with us are the Hill County Salvation Army, the Lake Whitney Ministerial Alliance, the Emergency Food and Shelter Program, TXU Energy Aid, Our Daily Bread Food Bank, The Behavior Health Center and Pyramid Healthcare. Current Board members are: Dr. Allan Lane, Hill County
Salvation Army (Associate Director)
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