Recognizing the worth and dignity of each person, HOPES helps people end their homelessness.

HOPES Center (HOPES) is

Racine Dominican Founded

HOPES was founded in 2008 by the Racine Dominicans. Although HOPES is no longer a Racine Dominican sponsored ministry, we remain true to the values instilled by our “Founding Mothers.”

An Alliance Member

HOPES is a member of the Homelessness and Housing Alliance of Racine County, formerly known as the Continuum of Care for the City and County of Racine . HOPES collaborates closely with other organizations that work with people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, and/or have a mental health challenge.

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A Non Profit

HOPES has tax exempt status as a 501(c)(3) non-profit entity with Tax ID Number 26-3080281.

A Service Provider

HOPES provides services directly to people experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of homelessness in their journey to a stable home. Services are provided at the HOPES Center office, on the streets at night, and other remote locations.

HOPES is the chair of the Continuum of Care’s Point-in-Time Count Work Group, that organizes the annual count of people experiencing homelessness in Racine.