The mishmash of heart, soul, and quirks found at the Hillcrest Hope Thrift Store comes from the numerous dedicated volunteers. They stage gorgeous displays, hang clothing for hours on end, and even count pieces to the many puzzles sold. But why do they give so many...
“I was lucky enough to be born as a vibrant and bedazzled sweater, I've often thought of myself as the exact opposite of a bear. Hibernating from spring through fall, enabled me enough rest to be ready for the party season all winter long. I...
“I was lucky enough to be born as a vibrant and bedazzled sweater, I've often thought of myself as the exact opposite of a bear. Hibernating from spring through fall, enabled me enough rest to be ready for the party season all winter long. I...
Making our home in Liberty, we have the benefit of a great educational institution, William Jewell College, in our own backyard. Through the years, we at Hillcrest Hope have had the opportunity to engage students and faculty alike in a number of ways. It is...
Summer Camp: a memorable experience for so many kids for decades. An experience that provides a child the freedom to explore their surroundings, make new lifelong friends, and build maturity, as one of their first times away from home. Because of the cost, the many...
Anne Nordwald is the persona of what makes Hillcrest Hope so special and successful. Beginning her story with the organization as a volunteer, she learned of our infinite need for hands and hearts to create such change. As she continued to dig into the role,...
There are many faces of Hillcrest Hope: the families we serve, the volunteers we depend on, the donors we are so blessed by and then there are these two gentleman. These faces of Hillcrest Hope that so many meet in the community because they are...
At Hillcrest Hope, families come with needs as unique as they are. Their immediate need is a home, a need we get the incredible opportunity to meet through the support our community provides. Yet, this home comes with responsibilities: the responsibility to work, the responsibility...
At Hillcrest Hope, we love celebrating graduations with our families. It's a special occasion, but requires a lot of planning and preparation so graduates can truly thrive after Hillcrest Hope. Really, preparation for graduation starts the first day the families arrive, says Sara Stuart, Case Manager...
Now in its sixth year, the Liberty Giving Thanks 5K has become a family tradition, thanks to the dedication and leadership of Adrienne Garstang. A mom of two children in the Liberty school district, her involvement in Hillcrest Hope is personal. "Some of the kids...
