Welcome to Hope-Net!
It is my great pleasure to introduce our wonderful agency to you. In 1988 twelve area congregations founded Hope-Net to address the hunger and homeless needs in the Wilshire Center area of Los Angeles. Hope-Net continues that mission today.
Living among the great wealth of Los Angeles, many fail to see the mammoth and increasing needs of many in our midst. For the economically poor in our area – Wilshire Center, Koreatown, Rampart and beyond - Hope-Net food pantries and meal programs are the primary sources of emergency food. Since our beginning we have served over 1 million persons and last year alone we served over 110,000 persons.
In 1996 Hope-Net founded Hope West Apartments to provide excellent, 3-bedroom apartment units for 17 low income families.
Hope-Net also operates its Hope Chest thrift store, both as a means of serving the needy in our community and as a source of financial support for the agency.
Though continually striving to expand services – housing, hot meals, providing additional household and personal items for the needy – Hope-Net remains committed to the neighborhood and our neighbors in need.
Guided by our dedicated Board of Directors and sustained through the tireless efforts of many dedicated volunteers at our eight food pantries and supported by an excellent and committed staff, Hope-Net touches lives daily and offers hope and opportunities to thousands of individuals and families.
Welcome to Hope-Net. We encourage your involvement and suggestions.
—Douglas G. Ferraro
