27 years ago George Frederick realized there was a need in his east side community and went into action. He found encouragement while working in the men’s locker room at SACC and began his ministry finding employment for convicted felons struggling to find work. Eventually this act of service laid the foundation for the non-profit organization that Hope House Ministries is today. Hope House offers programs to assist the community with food, clothing, job placement, training and utility vouchers. We also provide counseling and access to intensive rehabilitation programs, designed to help qualified participants escape the grip of alcohol and drug addiction, unemployment, and hopelessness. With our community outreach program our goal is provide basic life skills training to help people find paths to success.

Over the past year, we have had triumphs and trials as an organization. We served many more clients but also lost 512 Dawson, a building on our property, to a fire. Although it was a hard loss, we soon realized that the fire only cleared the way for a new project. Additionally, with the help of the H.E.B. Foundation, our board has been accepted to the SA Area Foundation Board Boot Camp program. The Board Boot Camp program will support and work with Hope House to ensure the organization is operating at peak performance and give us the tools to continue helping clients for generations to come. 

As we look to the future, Hope House Ministries plans to expand services to the youth of San Antonio's Eastside with the creation of a little league. We are immensely grateful to the Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation for their initial support with this project. It will undoubtedly provide a variety of important resources and opportunities to the children in this program.

Additionally Hope House Ministries has plans to renovate and preserve our current headquarters which is the ancestral home of the incredible Sutton Family. The Sutton Family are one of the most prominent black families in San Antonio History. Many of the Sutton children went on to become civil rights activists and serve in educational and political positions. The Sutton Family began a legacy of public service over a century ago and we intend to celebrate and preserve the legacy of this cornerstone eastside family.