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  • A message from the President & CEO,
    Hank Rush     A Greater Purpose – Mary’s StoryLife changes are made at the Star of Hope. Many of our residents have endured traumatic experiences and come to our doors in need of help. It’s difficult to understand the hardships God has us go through, but we soon realize it took a difficult situation to bring us closer to Him and ultimately make […]Read More »By Hank Rush September 18th, 2019
  • A message from the President & CEO,
    Hank Rush     Off to a great start!As children head back to school they enter the classroom with new shoes, school supplies, and uniforms. This is common for the first day of school and is the foundation to having a successful beginning. Unfortunately, there are some parents who cannot afford to provide their children with these basic necessities … especially homeless families. […]Read More »By Hank Rush September 5th, 2019
  • A message from the President & CEO,
    Hank Rush     A Greater Purpose – Jacqueline’s StoryAt the Star of Hope, our desire is to heal the broken, teach them life skills and the importance of trusting in God, especially during hard times. Instead of putting faith in God, some of our residents tried to handle things on their own and ended up on the streets. A particular story comes to […]Read More »By Hank Rush August 22nd, 2019
  • A message from the President & CEO,
    Hank Rush     A Blessing In DisguiseWhen we think of all the hurting people who enter Star of Hope Mission, we often wonder what or who led them to our doors. I believe everything happens for a reason and God uses various people or situations in our lives to direct our paths. A story of a young man named Talton reassures […]Read More »By Hank Rush August 7th, 2019
  • A message from the President & CEO,
    Hank Rush     A Greater Purpose!Lives are changed every day at the Star of Hope. By the grace of God and with your generous gifts, we assist individuals at their most vulnerable and help them get back on the right track to live productive, God-filled lives. I wanted to share one of our resident’s life changing story with you … […]Read More »By Hank Rush July 31st, 2019
  • A message from the President & CEO,
    Hank Rush     The Goodness in God’s Creation!Summer is finally here! For children, that means a break from school and more time for fun in the sun! Soon our Star of Hope children will be heading to camp where they will spend time fishing, swimming, horseback riding and participating in activities that will share the truth of the Gospel and teach the […]Read More »By Hank Rush June 26th, 2019
  • A message from the President & CEO,
    Hank Rush     A New Journey!Last Friday, Star of Hope’s Youth Ministry, in partnership with Hope for Youth and Homemade Hope, held our 2019 Teen Graduation Celebration Banquet! This year we had the pleasure of celebrating 12 teens who accomplished this great milestone, 11 with aspirations for college and one teen with plans to attend culinary school. This year’s graduates […]Read More »By Hank Rush June 19th, 2019
  • A message from the President & CEO,
    Hank Rush     A Birthday WishBirthdays are a great time to reflect and celebrate a new year of life. It is also a time of gift giving and making someone’s wish come true. Do you recall a birthday wish you had that was intangible? Something that could have a meaningful and lasting positive impact on your life? We recently had […]Read More »By Hank Rush June 5th, 2019
  • A message from the President & CEO,
    Hank Rush     A Mother’s LoveWhen I think of a mother, I think of what it means to be selfless, caring, and nurturing. I think of the true meaning of unconditional love … a mother’s love. Mother’s Day is coming up this week, and it brings me joy to know that our loving mothers will be pampered this special Sunday. […]Read More »By Hank Rush May 9th, 2019
  • A message from the President & CEO,
    Hank Rush     Restored Piece by PeaceThe message of restoration and peace is what we share every day with all who come to the Star of Hope Mission. It’s our goal that once they have overcome their immediate crisis situation, they will choose to stay with us, long enough to receive the help they need to achieve independent living once again. […]Read More »By Hank Rush March 7th, 2019
  • A message from the President & CEO,
    Hank Rush     A House Built on SandAt Star of Hope Mission, our goal is to help our residents through their immediate crisis situation, then to find or renew their faith in Christ, and eventually achieve independent living once again. A gentleman by the name of Jon is a perfect example of how change can happen. Jon met Jesus in the Star […]Read More »By Hank Rush February 28th, 2019
  • Star of Hope Mission Ending homelessness ... one life, one family at a time. A message from the President & CEO,
    Hank Rush     A Time That Changed & Saved Their LivesI’m truly inspired by how God uses the Star of Hope and its supporters to touch lives. People are led to our doors in need of assistance, to get on the right path to a better life. I love when I meet people who have volunteered and donated to the Star of Hope because they […]Read More »By Hank Rush February 14th, 2019
  • Star of Hope Mission Ending homelessness ... one life, one family at a time. A message from the President & CEO,
    Hank Rush     Give Hope to Others!How do I give hope to others? This is a question I think we should ask ourselves and strive to accomplish every day. I would like to share a story with you, one that captures how the simplest things can bring others the hope they desperately need. Last Friday, staff members from Andersen Tax took […]Read More »By Hank Rush February 7th, 2019
  • Star of Hope Mission Ending homelessness ... one life, one family at a time. A message from the President & CEO,
    Hank Rush     Piece by PeaceIn three weeks, we will once again celebrate the Star of Hope Annual Banquet scheduled for Friday, February 15 at the Hilton Americas Hotel. We hope you will join us! I would like to thank our Host Committee Chairs Marian and Willie Langston for their steadfast support of Star of Hope and this year’s event. […]Read More »By Hank Rush January 24th, 2019
  • Star of Hope Mission Ending homelessness ... one life, one family at a time. A message from the President & CEO,
    Hank Rush     This Christmas …Christmas time is such a wonderful time of the year. Each year, we enjoy wonderful Christmas music, homes are decorated with Christmas lights abound, and we ponder the great message of the Gospel; God’s amazing gift of His son, Jesus … to US. The Gospel is a wonderful reminder of God’s grace and mercy over […]Read More »By Hank Rush December 6th, 2018
  • Star of Hope Mission Ending homelessness ... one life, one family at a time. A message from the President & CEO,
    Hank Rush     Homemade Hope – A Thanksgiving Meal!The season of Thanksgiving and joy is here! Each year November brings the holiday season, with our celebration of Thanksgiving this month and then the celebration of Jesus’ birth in December at Christmas. I don’t know about you, but this is my favorite time of the year! The holidays are full of time with family […]Read More »By Hank Rush November 20th, 2018
  • Star of Hope Mission Ending homelessness ... one life, one family at a time. A message from the President & CEO,
    Hank Rush     Star of Hope visits Great Day Houston!When most people think of the homeless, they think of a man on the street holding a sign. The harsh reality is that the homeless are not only men but women and children too. These are the people we serve at Star of Hope Mission. Although, the face of homelessness has changed our goal to […]Read More »By Hank Rush October 24th, 2018
  • Star of Hope Mission Ending homelessness ... one life, one family at a time. A message from the President & CEO,
    Hank Rush     A Man Made Fruitful!Many of our residents come to Star of Hope with a desire to change their lives. Many struggle with this desire, but my prayers are to help them reach their goals to grow in Christ and to succeed in life. Success stories are continuous reminders of why I love being here at Star of Hope. […]Read More »By Hank Rush October 18th, 2018
  • Star of Hope Mission Ending homelessness ... one life, one family at a time. A message from the President & CEO,
    Hank Rush     I wanted to be a better Dad for my son …A few months ago, Donnie walked into Star of Hope Mission with his 3-year-old son. Donnie is one of a small, but growing number of single, homeless fathers who want their children to have a better life than they did. Star of Hope’s Women & Family Development Center at its Cornerstone Community® transformational campus is […]Read More »By Hank Rush September 11th, 2018
  • Star of Hope Mission Ending homelessness ... one life, one family at a time. A message from the President & CEO,
    Hank Rush     Great Things to Come!Back-to-School season is underway! There’s always a sense of excitement and anticipation for what the new school year will bring … both for the students and their parents. These first days of school represent a new beginning and a promise of great things to come. Our children and teens at Star of Hope Mission were […]Read More »By Hank Rush September 6th, 2018
  • Star of Hope Mission Ending homelessness ... one life, one family at a time. A message from the President & CEO,
    Hank Rush     Star of Hope saw me through the storm.This Saturday will mark the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Harvey, an event that changed the lives of so many in our area. It also marks the one-year anniversary of Star of Hope Mission’s new Women and Family Development Center at its Cornerstone Community® transformational campus. Having opened it just two days before the storm, we’d […]Read More »By Hank Rush August 23rd, 2018
  • Star of Hope Mission Ending homelessness ... one life, one family at a time. A message from the President & CEO,
    Hank Rush     Summer of Hope!This month was filled with many blessings for the children staying at Star of Hope. Our children’s staff were diligent in their efforts to create fun-filled and educational activities for them. The highlight: attending Summer Camp! Thanks to the support of a generous sponsor, 67 children, aged 6 to 12, went to camp! Each child […]Read More »By Hank Rush August 9th, 2018
  • Star of Hope Mission Ending homelessness ... one life, one family at a time. A message from the President & CEO,
    Hank Rush     There is Hope for All!This month marks the one-year anniversary since Star of Hope moved all its women and family services to the Women and Family Development Center located at Star of Hope’s Cornerstone Community® transformational campus. It also marks the one-year anniversary since Hurricane Harvey swept through Houston. Both these events occurred within days of each other. Today, […]Read More »By Hank Rush August 3rd, 2018
  • Star of Hope Mission Ending homelessness ... one life, one family at a time. A message from the President & CEO,
    Hank Rush     New Homes and New Heights!Recently, we celebrated 47 families moving from Star of Hope Mission‘s Women and Family Development Center at Cornerstone Community® transformational campus into our recently developed and implemented New Heights program. This new program provides permanent supportive housing in cooperation with our agency partner, New Hope Housing at Reed. The New Heights program is focused on families […]Read More »By Hank Rush August 2nd, 2018
  • Star of Hope Mission Ending homelessness ... one life, one family at a time. A message from the President & CEO,
    Hank Rush     A New Chapter in LifeEvery year Star of Hope Mission holds a commencement ceremony for the teens who have graduated from high school and are preparing for the new chapter in their lives. This year, we had the pleasure of celebrating 16 teens who accomplished this great milestone, 14 with aspirations for college, one teen to receive a professional […]Read More »By Hank Rush June 21st, 2018
  • Star of Hope Mission Ending homelessness ... one life, one family at a time. A message from the President & CEO,
    Hank Rush     Let Summer Begin!What child doesn’t love the start of summer? The school year is behind them, and they are looking forward to time spent with friends and family hanging out at the pool, going to camp, barbecuing and a host of other activities and events. But what may seem like simple summer treasures for some, are out […]Read More »By Hank Rush June 7th, 2018
  • Star of Hope Mission Ending homelessness ... one life, one family at a time. A message from the President & CEO,
    Hank Rush     I Have Something to Live ForI’m truly inspired by how God touches lives. The story shared by one Star of Hope resident continues to dwell in my heart because it is a strong testament to how God can take a life … broken from a series of tragic events… and transform it through the power of His love. Ten years […]Read More »By Hank Rush May 23rd, 2018
  • Star of Hope Mission Ending homelessness ... one life, one family at a time. A message from the President & CEO,
    Hank Rush     Honoring our Mothers!As we celebrate our mothers this Mother’s Day, I am especially appreciative of the Mother’s Day Luncheon held this week at our Women and Family Development Center. It was a fun afternoon hosted by the Trees of Hope organization, which has been supporting Star of Hope for 28 years. More than 50 of our mothers […]Read More »By Hank Rush May 10th, 2018
  • Star of Hope Mission Ending homelessness ... one life, one family at a time. A message from the President & CEO,
    Hank Rush     Outside of the Box!Ever since Star of Hope’s Extended Services program was launched in 2012, the team has been thinking and working “outside the box” to create innovative and powerful ways to minister to those in need. The scope of their services extends from outreach to the near homeless and those already living on the streets to permanent […]Read More »By Hank Rush April 26th, 2018
  • Star of Hope Mission Ending homelessness ... one life, one family at a time. A message from the President & CEO,
    Hank Rush     Striving for a Better Life!Last month at Star of Hope’s Cornerstone Community®, we were blessed to celebrate 14 women who were recognized for completing educational programs at our new Women and Family Development Center. When Star of Hope transitioned to the new campus last fall, we began holding our residents’ commencement ceremonies in Star of Hope’s new Hope Chapel. […]Read More »By Hank Rush April 12th, 2018
  • Star of Hope Mission Ending homelessness ... one life, one family at a time. A message from the President & CEO,
    Hank Rush     The Good News of Jesus Christ!At Star of Hope, we see broken and desperate lives every day. The world is telling them they are not good enough, and that they do not measure up to the standards of our society. Many are at rock bottom with literally no one else to turn to for help. But when they come to […]Read More »By Hank Rush March 29th, 2018
  • Star of Hope Mission Ending homelessness ... one life, one family at a time. A message from the President & CEO,
    Hank Rush     That Day Changed My Life – Cedrick KingEvery day, men who come to the Men’s Development Center are tired of living in misery apart from God. Through worship services, Bible studies and prayer, they turn their lives around. Their physical needs are met, and the chains of addiction and life-long destructive habits break as they yield to the love and care of […]Read More »By Hank Rush March 8th, 2018
  • Star of Hope Mission Ending homelessness ... one life, one family at a time. A message from the President & CEO,
    Hank Rush     A Little Bag of HOPE!Living on the streets can rob a person of many things. Generally, the first to go is personal hygiene and soon after that, the alienation sets in. The lack of personal hygiene can cause others to shun and shy away when what is needed most is a personal connection, a smile, a simple “hello.” Kenneth […]Read More »By Hank Rush February 22nd, 2018
  • Star of Hope Mission Ending homelessness ... one life, one family at a time. A message from the President & CEO,
    Hank Rush     Thank You!What a great evening at the “Spark New Beginnings” Star of Hope Annual Banquet Tuesday night! Thank you so much to all our friends who could be with us as we celebrated the work God is doing through our ministries including our Extended Services Team and programs for men, women and families. If you were […]Read More »By Hank Rush February 7th, 2018
  • Star of Hope Mission Ending homelessness ... one life, one family at a time. A message from the President & CEO,
    Hank Rush     New Year, New Beginnings!Start the New Year out with New Beginnings! In a few weeks, it will be time for the Star of Hope Annual Banquet scheduled for Tuesday, February 6 at the Hilton Americas Hotel, featuring the very talented musical group Newsboys! Star of Hope has so much to be thankful for, in particular our supporters who […]Read More »By Hank Rush January 11th, 2018
  • Star of Hope Mission Ending homelessness ... one life, one family at a time. A message from the President & CEO,
    Hank Rush     Christmastime for the HomelessDecember is moving so fast, it’s hard to believe … Christmas is next week! It seems time speeds up and the days go faster during the last two months of the year. And ready or not, Christmas is here! Christmas music is on the radio, rejoicing in the birth of our Saviour!  Everyone seems happier […]Read More »By Hank Rush December 19th, 2017
  • Star of Hope Mission Ending homelessness ... one life, one family at a time. A message from the President & CEO,
    Hank Rush     Celebrating the Birth of Jesus ChristChristmas is almost here, and it’s great to see everyone’s spirits are joyful! Homes are decorated, and Christmas lights abound! This joyful time of the year is much needed after we all experienced the tragedy of Hurricane Harvey in some way. These past few months have been no exception to what is always the busiest […]Read More »By Hank Rush December 8th, 2017
  • Star of Hope Mission Ending homelessness ... one life, one family at a time. A message from the President & CEO,
    Hank Rush     Start a ConversationHave you ever wondered why you have a heart for the homeless? When you see homeless people on the streets in Houston, with the look of hopelessness in their eyes, you are quickly reminded of why you desire to help those in need. Not everyone has that same desire, but we can encourage them to […]Read More »By Hank Rush October 18th, 2017
  • Star of Hope Mission Ending homelessness ... one life, one family at a time. A message from the President & CEO,
    Hank Rush     He has overcome the world!Greetings to each of you, this first week of October 2017! Wow…what a wild ride all of us in Houston and South Texas have been on this past month, via Hurricane Harvey! Many of you, our fellow friends have been impacted with flooding, and our prayers are with each and all of you as you […]Read More »By Hank Rush October 4th, 2017
  • Star of Hope Mission Ending homelessness ... one life, one family at a time. A message from the President & CEO,
    Hank Rush     Cornerstone Community℠ OpensOh glorious day! After five years of envisioning, planning, and construction we have opened the doors of the Women and Family Development Center at Star of Hope’s Cornerstone Community℠ transformational campus! It has been so rewarding to see our community come together and support this project through their financial giving, volunteerism and prayer. We could […]Read More »By Hank Rush August 24th, 2017
  • Star of Hope Mission Ending homelessness ... one life, one family at a time. A message from the President & CEO,
    Hank Rush     My First Time Camping!Great things are happening at Star of Hope Mission! The summer will soon be coming to a close and the children in our family centers will be returning from camp before heading back to school in a couple of weeks. Camp for these kids is such a blessing, for many it is their first outdoors […]Read More »By Hank Rush July 20th, 2017
  • A message from the President & CEO,
    Hank Rush     The Next Chapter!Every year Star of Hope Mission holds a graduation celebration for the teens who have finished high school and are preparing for the next chapter in their lives. This year we had the pleasure of celebrating 12 of our teens who graduated from high school and are following their dreams to continue their professional journey! […]Read More »By Hank Rush June 21st, 2017
  • A message from the President & CEO,
    Hank Rush     Happy Mother’s Day!Mother’s Day is coming up this week … Sunday, May 14! In preparation for that, one of my favorite events for our children here at Star of Hope Mission was held last week at our Transitional Living Center for all of our moms and their children. It was a fun afternoon hosted by Trees of […]Read More »By Hank Rush May 10th, 2017
  • A message from the President & CEO,
    Hank Rush     Destined to Fulfill Their Dreams!At a recent Star of Hope Transitional Living Center Commencement Ceremony, we were blessed to celebrate 16 women who were recognized for completing various Star of Hope educational programs! When women and children in our city find themselves homeless, they need a safe place to stay and help in putting their lives back together. Many […]Read More »By Hank Rush April 26th, 2017
  • A message from the President & CEO,
    Hank Rush     Celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus ChristHere at Star of Hope, we see broken and hopeless people walk through our front doors every day. They are desperate and have been searching for different ways to fill a void only God can. Thousands come to us who are at rock bottom and literally have no one else to turn to for help. […]Read More »By Hank Rush April 11th, 2017
  • A message from the President & CEO,
    Hank Rush     My Road Back to Life …As we look forward to Easter, join us in celebrating Jesus and His rebuilding of lives at the Star of Hope. This year's Annual Banquet “All Things New”, paid tribute to Star of Hope’s 110th anniversary and previewed what lies ahead for this blessed mission. God has provided for us through the years and continues […]Read More »By Hank Rush March 30th, 2017
  • A message from the President & CEO,
    Hank Rush     Star of Hope’s Past – Has Shaped My Future!As you may know, Star of Hope Mission celebrated its 110th anniversary at our Annual Banquet last month. We had the pleasure of hearing Tyson share his wonderful testimony of how his life was headed in the wrong direction, but God’s love and grace turned his situation around! With His continuous favor and wonderful supporters […]Read More »By Hank Rush March 9th, 2017
Featured Posts
A Mother’s Love
May 9th, 2019
When I think of a mother, I think of what it means to be selfless, caring, and nurturing. I think of the true meaning of unconditional love … a mother’s love. Mother’s Day is coming up this week, and it brings me joy to know that our loving mothers will be pampered this special Sunday. […]
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God never left their sides!
May 2nd, 2019
Last week at Star of Hope’s Women and Family Development Center, we were blessed to celebrate 10 women who were recognized for completing educational programs! Held in our Hope Chapel, these commencement ceremonies are a great opportunity to get a true understanding of what our residents have endured, how God has changed their lives, and […]
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He is Risen!
April 17th, 2019
Easter will soon be here! This Sunday will be a day to remember and reflect on God’s promise and the Good News of Jesus Christ! As we celebrate this holy week, I pray we all can share the joy of Easter and the good news with those in need of hope. At Star of Hope Mission, we encounter […]
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God let Greg fall, then built him up
March 28th, 2019
Have you ever fallen on hard times and felt alone? I believe God allows us to go through storms in order to strengthen us and draw us closer to Him. Many of the residents at Star of Hope Mission have fallen on hard times, in need of hope and a savior. They come to our […]
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Restored Piece by Peace
March 7th, 2019
The message of restoration and peace is what we share every day with all who come to the Star of Hope Mission. It’s our goal that once they have overcome their immediate crisis situation, they will choose to stay with us, long enough to receive the help they need to achieve independent living once again. […]
Read More
A House Built on Sand
February 28th, 2019
At Star of Hope Mission, our goal is to help our residents through their immediate crisis situation, then to find or renew their faith in Christ, and eventually achieve independent living once again. A gentleman by the name of Jon is a perfect example of how change can happen. Jon met Jesus in the Star […]
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Star of Hope Mission Ending homelessness ... one life, one family at a time.
A Time That Changed & Saved Their Lives
February 14th, 2019
I’m truly inspired by how God uses the Star of Hope and its supporters to touch lives. People are led to our doors in need of assistance, to get on the right path to a better life. I love when I meet people who have volunteered and donated to the Star of Hope because they […]
Read More
Star of Hope Mission Ending homelessness ... one life, one family at a time.
Give Hope to Others!
February 7th, 2019
How do I give hope to others? This is a question I think we should ask ourselves and strive to accomplish every day. I would like to share a story with you, one that captures how the simplest things can bring others the hope they desperately need. Last Friday, staff members from Andersen Tax took […]
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Star of Hope Mission Ending homelessness ... one life, one family at a time.
Piece by Peace
January 24th, 2019
In three weeks, we will once again celebrate the Star of Hope Annual Banquet scheduled for Friday, February 15 at the Hilton Americas Hotel. We hope you will join us! I would like to thank our Host Committee Chairs Marian and Willie Langston for their steadfast support of Star of Hope and this year’s event. […]
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