Our Mission
To serve as a resource for individuals and families in the East Flatbush and neighboring communities. The Hope Center is a place where community residents can seek assistance.
Who We Are
The Hope Center Development Corporation (HCDC) is a non-profit, community service agency with a long and rich history of empowering people in the East New York area of Brooklyn. In response to the various social and economic problems in our community, HCDC offers opportunities for low-income families to lead healthier lives and reduce poverty. We have joined forces with community-based organizations throughout the New York City area to implement strategies in the areas of education, health and bridging the poverty gap.
Our Causes
We provide a range of outreach services which include a food pantry, community soup kitchen, clothing drive, educational resource center and various social and financial services benefitting the community.
Community Soup Kitchen
On weekends, we provide hot meals to the men, women and children of our community.
Educational Resource Center
Hope Center offers GED preparation and other educational services as a bridge to employment through education.
Clothing Drive
Our clothing drive provides clothes and shoes to families in need.
Our Causes
We provide a range of outreach services which include a food pantry, community soup kitchen, clothing drive, educational resource center and various social and financial services benefitting the community.
Food Pantry
We supply community residents with more than 1000 bags of groceries every month.
Health Services
We provide health care referral services and occasional on-site screenings through our partners.
Referral System
Hope Center partners with local agencies to provide financial assistance to low-income families.
Meet our Executive Team!
Mrs. Diana Nelson
Executive Director
Bishop Dr. R.C. Hugh Nelson
Board Chair
Administrative Assistant
Pauline Forbes
Board Members
Jennifer Herbert
Hugh Williams
Jacquelyn Anderson
Dr. Mary Washington
Cory Provost
Donneshia Hall, Esq.
Dr. Raymond Pursell
Our Partners
