Although a women’s facility was operating in Summerville at that time, there was no organization or facility to meet the needs of homeless men in the Summerville area. In the first week of October 2015 the Home of Hope accepted its first two male guests. Within a couple of months the facility was at full capacity of 16 guests and has been so ever since.

From October 2015 through December 31, 2019 over 330 men have come through our doors. Some stay as little as a week or so and others have been guests at the Home for over a year. There is no time line for our guests. Our model is based upon relationships and second chances. We have believed from the beginning this is what God is calling us to do within our community. As long as a guest follows the rules and continues to progress towards a state of independence and self-sufficiency we will work with them to that end.

DCCO truly feels blessed by the support of the community as we could not do this mission without your support. We continue to believe God will provide the means for us to continue to serve those in our community. Our hope is that in the future our vision will be realized where none of our neighbors are homeless.