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Vision and Mission

Our vision is to see restored teens and families across Maryland. 

Our mission at House of Hope Maryland is to offer hope, healing, and fulfillment to hurting teens through structured education, Christian counseling, and spiritual guidance in a safe and nurturing environment.

House of Hope Core Values
  • Christ Centered
  • Relational
  • Accountable
  • Servant Leader
  • Kingdom Builder

Our History

2006

House of Hope Maryland established based on the successful 40 year model in Orlando, Florida

2007

Launched outpatient counseling services

2008

Established parenting support group

2017 – 2024

Opened year-round Christian day school program for teenage girls

Our Future

Planting new seeds to secure funding to establish a year-round Christian boarding school for at-risk teenage girls.

Why We Care

… because we love. Teenage girls in our communities are experiencing unprecedented levels of:

  • Depression and anxiety
  • Self-harm and suicidal ideation
  • Academic failure and school disconnection
  • Family trauma and instability
  • Social isolation and hopelessness
We hurt for the many teenage girls in our families and communities who are struggling to find purpose, hope, joy and love in their lives. All too often they are feeling alone and therefore suffering in silence. At House of Hope Maryland, we believe in the healing power of faith, family, and unconditional love. We want to walk alongside at-risk teenage girls and their families - offering hope, healing and holistic support so the can grow into the young women God created the to be.

Foundation

Forty years ago Sara Trollinger, a former schoolteacher, was led by the Lord to establish a faith-based ministry, House of Hope in Orlando, Florida.

This ministry is a residential program where hurting, troubled teens can learn to accept responsibility, submit to authority, and get along with peers and adults. The emphasis in this Christ-centered environment is on healing and restoring teens and their families Sara started House of Hope in 1985 with five people praying and $200. Today, House of Hope Orlando has changed the lives of hundreds of young people, their families, and countless friends. In 2001, Sara founded National House of Hope, which is the catalyst for developing Houses of Hope across America and internationally. House of Hope Orlando serves as the National model after which other Houses of Hope pattern themselves.

Inspiration

Kathy Hambrecht learned of House of Hope at a Women of Faith conference in Washington, D.C. Founder and president, Sara Trollinger, shared her story and vision to have a House of Hope within driving distance of every major city. A teenage girl currently residing at House of Hope Orlando then gave her testimony. Kathy was so moved by these two individuals that she knew in her heart that God was revealing His plan for her – she was to establish House of Hope in Maryland. He confirmed this repeatedly to her over the following months through sermons, music, readings, and even through media coverage of increased teen violence and suicides in our community.

Now, House of Hope Maryland is a reality. Kathy feels blessed to be a part of this life-changing ministry and is dedicated to helping teens and families discover the hope and healing that can be found through a relationship with Jesus Christ.

Staff

  • Kathy Hambrecht, Founder and Executive Director
  • Kim McGlaughlin, Teacher
  • Jenny Childers, LCPC & Jaqueline Ejim, LCPC, Contract Counselors
  • Kathy Roberson, Volunteer Prayer Coordinator
  • Tammy Rhoades, Volunteer Life Skills Coordinator

Board of Directors

  • Jon Winter, Board Chair
  • Pam Hendershot, Treasurer
  • Mary Johnson, Secretary
  • Dr. Leona Ba, Professor, Georgetown University
  • Kathy Hambrecht
  • Dr. Barbara B. Puplampu, DPM