Since January of 2023, a small and dedicated group of Our Lady of Hope parishioners have been supporting the Men’s Hope House Mission in Middletown, Ohio, by preparing and serving home-cooked meals to approximately 70 residents of the shelter.  A crew of five to eight OLOH parishioners arrive every third Tuesday of each month, and, between 4:30 p.m. and 6:15 p.m., serve the residents a cafeteria style dinner that varies from month to month but primarily consists of pulled pork sandwiches, Italian subs, sloppy joes, Cincinnati chili, meatball subs, sides and desserts.  They then eat with the residents, converse and have fellowship, and have earned their trust by providing them with hope, respect and compassion.  Several residents have sought more information about Jesus and the Christian faith. 

The need at Hope House is growing and, as such, the need for more volunteers has also grown.  We are looking for men and women who are interested in serving and/or preparing meals.  There is also an opportunity to expand this ministry to the Women and Children’s shelter which is at a separate location in Middletown.  No prior experience is needed, just a willingness to serve those in need.  This ministry is a perfect opportunity to participate in a Corporal work of Mercy and meet the Love in Action and Evangelization principles of the Archdiocese’s Beacons of Light initiative.

If you are interested in volunteering, would like more information, or would like to contribute financially, please contact David Averion at 740-416-2198, or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The following is taken from the Hope House website.  To learn more about their vision and purpose visit their website at https://hhmission.org.

“Founded in 1989, Hope House Mission is a 501(c)(3) faith-based ministry, serving homeless men, women and children in Butler, Warren, and surrounding counties in Southwest Ohio. Much more than an emergency shelter, Hope House Mission provides comprehensive programs and services designed to promote long-term, sustainable life transformation.”