About Us
Blessed to be a Blessing
About Us
We are a husband and wife who have proudly served our country as U.S. military veterans—and today, we continue our service through faith, family, and purpose. Alongside our two sons, we’re building a legacy greater than ourselves: a generational mission rooted in love, healing, and hope.
The Castle Bell Hope Project was born from a sacred calling to be a blessing to others, just as God has so graciously blessed us. This is more than a mission—it’s our family’s way of life. Every step we take is intentional and guided by a commitment to restore, uplift, and empower.
For us, service didn’t end when the uniform came off. It continues in how we show up, how we create space for others to heal, and how we raise the next generation to lead with heart and courage.
Our Pillars in Action
Faith
Spiritual encouragement and strength for individuals and families.
Available Now:
Weekly prayer circles (virtual or in-person).
Faith-based mentorship and counseling.
Future Goals:
Devotional and healing retreats.
Spiritual care network connecting veterans and families with chaplains, pastors, and local faith leaders.
Restoration
Immediate relief and housing pathways for those who have been under-housed or displaced.
Available Now:
Hope Kits (Unified): Care packages designed to meet immediate needs while restoring dignity and hope. Each kit includes:
Essential hygiene and personal care items
Journals and devotional materials
Devotional resources and Bibles
Age-appropriate items for adults and children.
Meal Kits and Food Support (2026 Goal)
Goal for 2026: Distribute ~1,000 meal kits to address food insecurity
Meal kits will support individuals, families, and Veterans
Includes holiday meal distributions and community outreach efforts
Housing Assistance and Navigation
Support for at-risk Veterans, families and individuals experiencing homelessness
Assistance navigating existing housing programs and community resources
Help transitioning from street homelessness to temporary or permanent housing
Collaboration with local housing providers, Veteran services, and community partners
Future Goals:
Hope Homes (Transitional Housing): Obtain supportive housing across the city to help families and veterans transition from instability to permanent housing. Includes:
Financial literacy support.
Job readiness and skill development workshops.
Counseling and therapy services.
Case management toward permanent housing.
Permanent Housing Solutions:
Obtain affordable homes and apartments across the city for long-term stability.
Trauma-informed care and therapy partnerships.
Restoration retreats for healing and recovery.
Mobile food pantry to meet ongoing food insecurity needs.
Family
Strengthening households and ensuring stability for parents, caregivers, and children.
Available Now:
Referrals to family support, food, and housing partners.
Future Goals:
Parent mentorship and support circles.
Family healing retreats.
Scholarships for youth education and activities.
Family resilience workshops.
Empowerment
Building pathways to financial stability and opportunity.
Available Now:
Mini-Grants: Direct financial assistance for urgent needs (rent, groceries, medical expenses).
Employment Readiness Services: Resume reviews, mock interviews and job resource referrals.
Future Goals:
The Hope Center (Resource Hub)
The Hope Center is a planned initiative for 2026, envisioned as a centralized, welcoming hub on the South Side of Chicago where individuals and families can access both immediate support and long-term pathways to stability and self-sufficiency.
Planned Services and Support
When launched, individuals accessing the Hope Center will be able to receive:
A home-cooked meal
Access to showers and laundry
A safe place to rest, regroup, and stabilize
Emotional support and case management
Assistance navigating housing, Veteran services, and community resources
Planned Program Levels
Upper Level
Focused on restoration and personal growth through:
Counseling and therapy services
Financial literacy and life skills education
Faith-based support and encouragement
Job readiness and employment resources
Lower Level
The Entrepreneurship Marketplace:
Storefronts and kiosks for Veterans and families launching small businesses
Support for entrepreneurship, income generation, and long-term independence
The Hope Center is designed as a future one-stop resource hub where faith, restoration, family support, and empowerment come together to help individuals move from crisis toward stability and lasting independence.
Expanded financial assistance programs.
Career readiness and skill development workshops.
Small business microgrants.
The Hope Center Marketplace:
Mini-Storefronts (6–12 months) for established small businesses.
Research and innovation hub dedicated to advancing family and veteran well-being.