The Hope provides a safe after-school and summer program where children and youth can take part in academic support, youth development, faith-based learning opportunities, and receive a hot meal every night. It all started with a vision in the heart of the late Pastor Ty Schenzel who saw the need for hope in the lives of kids who could not see beyond their circumstances, and his vision became a reality in 1998.

Almost 30 years later, The Hope is home to multiple learning spaces including an Employment & Learning Academy, a commercial kitchen and cafeteria, and the Hope Skate roller rink. In 2018, The Hope Center for Kids launched its first campus site in Holy Name School where it continues to impact lives today. In summer 2021, Hope Skate officially opened as the Schenzel Community Center, expanding programming to more groups and age ranges.

To schedule a tour of The Hope, contact us at (402) 341-4673.

Interested in volunteering? We are currently in need of volunteers for these events! Head to our volunteer portal below to see more details about each opportunity. We hope you’ll be able to join us as a volunteer soon and we look forward to working alongside you at one (or more) of our upcoming events!

In addition, we welcome donations to ensure we can put on these free events for our members and the community. If you would like to see how you can support, you can find more information about donating items and making a gift below. Thank you for your consideration. May God bless you.