Open Arms and Open Minds
The word “abide” means to accept or to act in accordance. We find themes of connection, dependence, obedience, and continuance when Jesus uses the word “abide” especially in John 15: 4-5 & 9-10. Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither […]
Doors Are Open at HOPE Farm Como
After years of planning, building, and negotiating, we are proud to announce that the doors of our new Como facility are open for business. We are thrilled to have a presence in Como that will allow us to welcome up to 60 boys in our new facility which is approximately 7,000 square feet. Mr. Gary […]
Basketball Clinic 2019
HOPE Farm is proud to offer a two-day basketball clinic during spring break as part of a community outreach endeavor every year. For the low price of $10 a day (scholarships are available), boys up to eighth grade enjoy skills instruction, drills, and competitive play. The boys are divided into teams who work together during […]
Healing Through Building Trust
The beginning of our life story determines the way we behave toward everything that comes our way for the duration of our time on earth. There are children who are loved and nurtured from the moment they are conceived and who experience joy, a tender touch, and precious moments while fed from the moment they […]
Back to School Bash
After Summer Camp ends and before school starts, the staff and boys get together for a “Back to School Bash” giving out school supplies (thanks to Bank of America) and offering free haircuts (thanks to the Fort Worth Barber Shop). HOPE Farm and its partners are thrilled to have the boys back and to celebrate […]
#Follower
How many times have we urged our children not to follow the wrong crowd or follow in the footsteps of someone making the wrong decisions? We want to train our children to become leaders not followers, right? Why, then, did the boys wear t-shirts all summer during camp that said “#FOLLOWER?” Jesus said in Mark […]
New Beginnings
Last year, HOPE Farm celebrated its 20th year serving fatherless boys in the inner city of Fort Worth under the leadership of founders Gary Randle and Noble Crawford. Last June when Gary announced his retirement, the search for the right leader began. It was only fitting that Sacher Dawson, who had volunteered at HOPE Farm […]
