About Us

About Us

Our Mission

Our mission is to prevent, reduce, and eliminate poverty, hunger, and homelessness. We do this by offering immediate assistance and long-term solutions.
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About Us

Our Mission

Our mission is to prevent, reduce, and eliminate poverty, hunger, and homelessness. We do this by offering immediate assistance and long-term solutions. We are an inclusive faith-based independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that does not discriminate based on gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, or lack thereof. Our services are grounded in a deep respect for the dignity inherent in each human being.

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Our vision is that no one goes without…

Hope

A message of love, support and freedom for a better tomorrow.

Hot Meals

Food distribution to the hungry.

Health Services

Resources for basic human needs.

Healing

Proven programs that lead to wholeness and self-sufficiency.

Housing

Emergency/transitional shelter for the situational and chronically homeless.

945,350

Nights of Shelter

4,855

Medical &Mental Health Referrals

2,836,050

Hot Meals

1,772,075

Hot Showers

As an inclusive faith-based organization, we focus on the spiritual, emotional, physical, relational, occupational and financial needs of our participants.

Our vision is that no one goes without…

Hope

A message of love, support and freedom for a better tomorrow.

Hot Meals

Food distribution to the hungry.

Health Services

Resources for basic human needs.

Healing

Proven programs that lead to wholeness and self-sufficiency.

Housing

Emergency/transitional shelter for the situational and chronically homeless.

Core Values

History

Hope Through The Years

Founded in 2009, Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission began as a small ministry run out of San Pablo Lutheran Church in Sun Valley where volunteers cooked and served hot meals to homeless men, women and children.
In 2010 Moved to a 26,000 sq. ft facility in Sun Valley and began providing showers, life-skills classes and case management. In 2011 Opened John E. White House of Hope recovery program for men in Arleta. In 2012 Opened Genesis House, a 30-bed facility in Pacoima for homeless families. Opened our first social enterprise Thrift Store in Granada Hills. In 2013 Opened the BRIDGE, a 17-bed transitional housing facility for men in Canoga Park.
In 2014 Took over operation of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority’s Cold Weather Shelters in Pacoima and Sylmar with a total of 290 beds. Opened our second social enterprise Thrift Store in Santa Clarita. In 2015 Relocated our homeless services to Van Nuys, expanded services and named the program the HELP Center In 2016 Opened our third thrift store in Simi Valley.
In 2018 Converted the BRIDGE program to a 38-bed shelter for youth ages 18-24 in Burbank called The Landing. Opened Shepherd’s House, a 48-bed crisis housing program in the West San Fernando Valley for homeless families with children. Opened (2) 50-Bed Cold Weather Shelters in Antelope Valley.
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In 2019 Opened a 48-bed crisis housing facility for homeless moms and kids called Casa de Vida located in the West Valley. Opened a Safe Parking shelter in Palmdale for 30 cars Launched a weekly Motel Meal Program to address hunger issues of the more than 400 homeless families living in motels in the Valley. Opened our fourth thrift store in Palmdale. In 2020 Pandemic shelters as part of the Covid response 6 sites plus two trailer sites. Raymer shelter. Navigation center. Van Nuys Shelter.
In 2021 Opened our fifth social enterprise Thrift Store in Lancaster. February, Chandler Tiny Homes opened. April, Alexandria Tiny Homes opened. May, Reseda Tiny Homes opened. August, Tarzana Tiny Homes opened. September, Whitsett West Tiny Homes opened. November, Arroyo Seco Tiny Homes opened. In 2022 Opened the 107-bed facility the Trebek Center.

In 2023 Opened a 43-unit, 100-bed facility for families experiencing homelessness – The Alvarado Opened a 100-unit, 400-bed facility for families experiencing homelessness – The Woodlands Opened a Veterans Tiny Home Village. Opened 3 Inside Safe shelters with over 200 beds. Opened the 170-bed Wellness Center in Victorville. Opened our Brand New Commercial Kitchen in North Hills. Awarded 6 additional HomeKey Motels. Went regional expanding services to San Bernardino County.

Opened Hope the Mission Thrift Bakersfield Opened Kern County’s first Tiny Home Village Hope on Hart Acquired Echo Park Tiny Homes Expanded services to San Diego with our Storage Facility
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History

Hope Through The Years

2009
Founded in 2009, Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission began as a small ministry run out of San Pablo Lutheran Church in Sun Valley where volunteers cooked and served hot meals to homeless men, women and children.
2010-2013
In 2010 Moved to a 26,000 sq. ft facility in Sun Valley and began providing showers, life-skills classes and case management. In 2011 Opened John E. White House of Hope recovery program for men in Arleta. In 2012 Opened Genesis House, a 30-bed facility in Pacoima for homeless families. Opened our first social enterprise Thrift Store in Granada Hills. In 2013 Opened the BRIDGE, a 17-bed transitional housing facility for men in Canoga Park.
2014-2016
In 2014 Took over operation of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority’s Cold Weather Shelters in Pacoima and Sylmar with a total of 290 beds. Opened our second social enterprise Thrift Store in Santa Clarita. In 2015 Relocated our homeless services to Van Nuys, expanded services and named the program the HELP Center In 2016 Opened our third thrift store in Simi Valley.
2018
In 2018 Converted the BRIDGE program to a 38-bed shelter for youth ages 18-24 in Burbank called The Landing. Opened Shepherd’s House, a 48-bed crisis housing program in the West San Fernando Valley for homeless families with children. Opened (2) 50-Bed Cold Weather Shelters in Antelope Valley.
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2019-2020
In 2019 Opened a 48-bed crisis housing facility for homeless moms and kids called Casa de Vida located in the West Valley. Opened a Safe Parking shelter in Palmdale for 30 cars Launched a weekly Motel Meal Program to address hunger issues of the more than 400 homeless families living in motels in the Valley. Opened our fourth thrift store in Palmdale. In 2020 Pandemic shelters as part of the Covid response 6 sites plus two trailer sites. Raymer shelter. Navigation center. Van Nuys Shelter.
2021-2022
In 2021 Opened our fifth social enterprise Thrift Store in Lancaster. February, Chandler Tiny Homes opened. April, Alexandria Tiny Homes opened. May, Reseda Tiny Homes opened. August, Tarzana Tiny Homes opened. September, Whitsett West Tiny Homes opened. November, Arroyo Seco Tiny Homes opened. In 2022 Opened the 107-bed facility the Trebek Center.
2023
In 2023 Opened a 43-unit, 100-bed facility for families experiencing homelessness – The Alvarado Opened a 100-unit, 400-bed facility for families experiencing homelessness – The Woodlands Opened a Veterans Tiny Home Village. Opened 3 Inside Safe shelters with over 200 beds. Opened the 170-bed Wellness Center in Victorville. Opened our Brand New Commercial Kitchen in North Hills. Awarded 6 additional HomeKey Motels.

Leadership

Ken Craft

Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Ken Craft is the founder and current Chief Executive Officer of Hope the Mission. Since 2009, when Ken served Hope’s first meal to the homeless of the San Fernando Valley, Ken has been a visionary leader. His compassion for those living in poverty has led Hope’s regional expansion beyond the San Fernando Valley to San Bernardino, Victorville, Bakersfield, and beyond. Under his leadership, the organization has become a leading provider of housing and homeless services in the state of California. Ken is considered one of the leading practitioners in homeless services and is a highly sought-after speaker in faith communities and conferences on issues of housing and poverty. “The streets cannot be the waiting room for permanent housing” – Ken Craft

Follow him @kencrafthope

Rowan Vansleve

President

Rowan currently serves as the President of Hope the Mission, he first worked for Hope in 2010. He leads the day-to-day operations of the Mission and its long-term strategic vision. He is responsible for the Mission’s financial stability, personnel, communications, fundraising, media engagement, and community awareness. During his time at Hope, he has filled several roles including Interim Chief Program Officer, Chief Development Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Rowan is considered a thought leader in homeless services and is often sought after as a speaker or for media comment.

Tisha Lazare

Chief Financial Officer

tisha@hopethemission.org

Steve Morse

Chief Social Enterprise Officer

steve.morse@hopethemission.org

Robert Rush III

Chief Organizational Development Officer

robert.rush@hopethemission.org

Emily Falappino

Chief Human Resources Officer

emily.falappino@hopethemission.org

Senior Directors

Grace Ancheta

Senior Director of Development

grace@hopethemission.org

Jeff Bush

Senor Directos of Finance/Financial Controls

jeff.bush@hopethemission.org

Fred Caparoso

Senior Director of Financial Accounts

Elisabel Castillo

Sr. Regional Director of Programs

Elisabel.castillo@hopethemission.org

Mina Garcia

Senior Director of Access and Engagement

mina@hopethemission.org

Laura L. Harwood

Senior Director of Interim Housing

laura@hopethemission.org

Joon Hyun

Senior Director of Operations

joon@hopethemission.org

Tomika Levi

Senior Director of Grants Administration

tomika@hopethemission.org

Jason Moniz

Senior Director of Food Services

Jasonmoniz@hopethemission.org

Irvin Parra

Senior Director of Contracts and Grants

irvin@hopethemission.org

Phebie Zaky

Senior Director of Mental Health

Phebie.z@hopethemission.org

Board of Directors

Veronica Alcaraz Saucedo

Chairwoman of the Board

Ron Stern

Rabbi, Steve S. Wise Temple, Vice Chair

Linda Mendoza

Real Estate Broker, Secretary

Febe Adams

Board Member

Troy Bagwell

Panorama Insurance, Board Member

Jeff Biederman

Partner: Manta, Phelps & Phillips, Board Member

Juan Carlos

Fresh Start Healthy Meals, Board Member

Morgan Cohen

Freelance Media, Board Member

Josh Cumbee

Freelance Artist, Board Member

Steven Goddard

Business owner retired, Board Member

Desiree Juarez

Live Nation, Music/Marketing, Board Member

Rolando Juniel

Retired, Board Member

James Lee

Suregeon, JL plastic surgery, Board Member

Eric Liebman

Freelance, Filmaker, Board Member

Asif Mahmood

Physician, Board Member

Barbara Margolis

Retired, Board Member

Dolores Park

Board Member

Laura Pope

Retired, Banker, Board Member

Lawrence Razo

Freelance, Filmmaker, Board Member

Dave Reyna

Professional Recruiter, RepRecruit, Board Member

Sandy Shadrow

Retired, Business Owner, Board Member

Richard Sheehan

CFO, CBC Farming, Inc., Board Member

Corrie Sommers

Real Estate Broker, Board Member

Joyce White

Retired, Board Member

Theresa Jackson

Broadcasting, Retired Chairwoman of the Board

Josie Lowe

CFO, TCD Tape Treasurer

Joyce White

Business Owner & Investor, Retired Secretary

Febe Adams

Board Member

Troy Bagwell

Panorama Insurance Board Member

Jeff Biederman

Partner: Manta, Phelps & Phillips Board Member

Bibliana Bovery

Board Member

Ted Gartner

Grace Hill Media, Film/Marketing Board Member

Steven Goddard

Business Owner, Retired Board Member

James Lee

Surgeon, JL Plastic Surgery, Board Member

Asif Mahmood

Physician Board Member

Dave Reyna

Professional Recruiter - RepRecruit. Board Member

Richard Sheehan

CFO, CBC Framing, Inc. Board Member

Cathleen Bucholtz

CPA. Board Member