Give a Night of Safe Shelter
Your gift of $25 can provide shelter tonight for a neighbor facing homelessness. And just one night of comfort can be the second chance someone needs to start rebuilding their life.
How Your Gift Changes a Future
Safe Shelter
Warm Meals and Clean, Secure Shelter
Essential Care
Showers, New Clothes, Hygiene Products, and Wellness Clinic
Spiritual Support
Prayer, Chapel Services, Christian Library, and Counseling
Restored Dignity
Literacy, Education, Computer Learning, and Career Development
Second Chances
Substance Abuse Recovery, Social Services Referrals, and Counseling
Shelter Was
Just the Beginning
Each of these stories began with a bed, a meal, and the compassion of someone like you.
10 Reasons to Give Today
You can change a life tonight.
Give someone a safe bed, a hot meal, and the chance to breathe again.
You can give with confidence.
Star of Hope is one of Houston’s most trusted charities, with top ratings for transparency and impact.
You can make giving visible for your kids.
Your compassion sets an example for your children and shows them what it means to live generously and love like Jesus.
You can share the compassion of Christ.
Be the person who shows up when someone feels most alone.
You can reflect the hospitality of Houston.
As someone who calls this city home, you can lift up a neighbor who’s been left behind.
You can be part of lasting change.
Help someone recover, rebuild, and return to life with dignity.
You can help someone believe again.
Let someone know they’re not forgotten — that their life still matters.
You can protect the most vulnerable.
Give a mom or dad and their kids a safe place to stay together and start again.
You can help someone get back to work.
Your gift opens the door to job training, education, and the chance to provide for their future.
You can offer a second chance.
Because grace changes everything — and we've all got grace to give.
Why Star of Hope?
Jesus is our model. Mercy is our method.
We bring together the love of God and the hospitality of Houston to do more than meet a need. We give our neighbors tools to rebuild their lives.
Over 118 Years of Christ-Centered Care
Founded in 1907, Star of Hope is Houston’s most established and trusted mission for rebuilding lives. We restore dignity to people facing homelessness, poverty, and addiction, helping them to redeem their trauma and become self-sufficient.
400,000+ Nights of Shelter Provided Annually
Thousands of men, women, and families in crisis know exactly where to find clean beds and safe shelter in Houston: at Star of Hope.
450,000+ Hot Meals Served Every Year
We serve hot meals to thousands of people while also providing the comfort and rest of safe beds, showers, clean clothes, toiletries, and more.
Support for Families and Individuals
Tailored programs serve all people, including men and women, single mothers and fathers, and children, ensuring families can stay together, heal, and grow.
Trusted, Transparent, Top-Rated
With strong financial accountability and consistently high ratings from independent evaluators, Star of Hope stands apart as a leader in lasting impact.
The Promise of Eternity
Every person at Star of Hope hears the Gospel and is invited to discover their God-given identity through Scripture and begin living as part of God’s kingdom.
Serving Houston Since 1907
Today, Star of Hope is Houston’s most trusted mission for rebuilding lives — and one of the oldest and largest homeless providers in the country.
What Others Have to Say
This is one of the best organizations out there to help stop the cycle of homelessness, substance abuse while at the same time saving souls.
Edmund K.
Donor
[Their] work is cutting edge and compassionate… Their family programs address the all the needs of the every family member — physical, emotional, psychological, spiritual and financial.
M. Purser
Program Evaluator
So many of our guests are discouraged and broken when they arrive, but as little as two weeks of love, acceptance, encouragement, and motivation will see them praising God that they were led to the Star of Hope.
Phil C.
Donor
Your Giving
FAQs
How can my $25 gift help someone tonight?
Your gift can provide one night of safe shelter, a hot meal, showers, clean clothing, spiritual care, and more for a neighbor facing homelessness.
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes. Star of Hope is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and your gift is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Will I receive a receipt for my donation?
Yes, you’ll receive a donation receipt by email after your gift is processed.
What happens after someone receives one night of shelter?
Star of Hope invites guests to discover their God-given identity. We provide resources, programs, and services — such as education, career development, addiction recovery, biblical counseling, and more to help each person move toward healing and purpose and rebuild their life.
How can I be sure my gift makes a real impact?
Star of Hope has served Houston for over 100 years with integrity and transparency. We’re trusted by thousands of donors and community leaders, partner with more than 7,300 volunteers, and are committed to excellent, Christ-centered care.
Can I set up a monthly gift?
Yes! Monthly giving helps even more people experience the compassion of Christ that changes lives. You’ll find an option to give monthly on your giving form.
Is it safe to give online?
Yes. Our donation platform uses secure, encrypted technology to protect your personal and financial information.
Can I mail a donation instead?
Of course. Checks can be made payable to Star of Hope and mailed to Star of Hope, P.O. Box 1505, Houston, TX 77251-1505.
Are there other ways I can donate?
Yes! Explore employer matching gift opportunities, planned giving, crypto, stock donations, and much more: sohmission.org/do-your-part/ways-to-donate
I have more questions. Who can I contact?
We’d love to hear from you. Please call us at 713-748-0700 or email giving@sohmission.org, and we’ll be happy to help.
Give a Night of Safe Shelter
Your gift of $25 can provide shelter tonight for a neighbor facing homelessness.
And just one night of comfort can be the second chance someone needs to start rebuilding their life.