Helps with:

Personal or small-scale catastrophic events such as fire, flooding, and storm damage.

Rapid assistance when evacuation is required ahead of an arriving storm, or ordered due to a critical incident event.

Post-disaster recovery of food, uniforms and family needs, temporary lodging, and insurance deductibles.

Providing shelter, feeding sites, distribution of goods, and casework in a time of disaster.
A member of SD VOAD Agencies (Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters).

Assists with rent assistance for eviction notices, utility assistance for disconnect notices, hotel stays (does not provide a homeless shelter), gasoline or bus pass for stranded motorists or for medical reasons, minor car repairs, assistance after a disaster (i.e. house fire, flood, etc.), and prescription assistance for qualifying medications. The needs of the individual/family will be assessed, and certain documentation may be required (ex. driver's license). After business hours, The Salvation Army of Brookings County works with the Brookings County Sheriff or City Police to help individuals and families in the case of an emergency/immediate need.

The Care Center is the hub of many resources at the Center of Hope. Services provided include:

• Computers and phone/fax
  • Guests can use, at no charge, for resume and employment/job searching
• Pastoral Care
  • Individuals can receive one on one counseling with the pastoral team, including getting connected with the Earn-Your-Way program

Weekly programs include:

• Wednesday
  • 9:30am - 11:00am, - Women's Coffee Break and Men's Life Bible study groups (During the school year)
• Tuesday
  • 9:30am - Transition to Transformed Bible Study, lead by Center of Hope staff at the Bishop Dudley Hospitality House.

Sheltering, feeding sites, distribution of goods, and casework in a time of disaster.

In times of disaster, sometimes, flood kits are available.

Is a member of SD VOAD Agencies (Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters).