Q: What is a Hope Mommies Chapter?
A: A Hope Mommies Chapter is a miniature version of Hope Mommies that operates within a small, local area.
Q: How many Chapters are there?
A: Currently, there are 14 local Hope Mommies Chapters: Albuquerque New Mexico, Austin Texas, Baton Rouge Louisiana, Central Oklahoma, Central Texas, Dallas Texas, Fort Worth Texas, Houston Texas, Lubbock Texas, Texas Hill Country, Northern Indiana, Northwest Florida, West Texas, and Western New York.
Q: How often are new Chapters added?
A: New Chapters are considered on an annual basis. Per our bylaws, we can accept up to 3 new Chapters per fiscal year.
Q: When are applications open?
A: Year-round. It is important to note that applications will not be reviewed in the summer months.
Q: What are the requirements for potential Hope Mommies Chapter Applicants?
A: Fundraising and hosting a successful Hope Box Gathering within the calendar year in which you are applying.
Past, present, or near future participation in the following:
A. Hope Group (in person or online; as a participant or leader)
B. Hope Mommies Retreat
C. Connection and/or partnership with a local Bible-believing church (that could come alongside and support a local Hope Mommies Chapter)
Q: How do I get more information about applying to start a Chapter?
A: Email the Chapter Coordinator, Brooke Schuelke, at chapters@hopemommies.org, and she will send you more detailed information about the application process, the rules and regulations, and the requirements to maintain a local Chapter.
Q: What does the application process look like and how long does it usually take?
A: It depends on whether the requirements have been met at the time of inquiry. Hope Box Gatherings can take 2-3 months from start to finish (including fundraising, shipping of supplies, and the actual Gathering to assemble the Hope Boxes), the Hope Mommies Retreat is held once a year, and Hope Groups run in the Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter. Once requirements have been met, the application can be filled out. Once the application is submitted, the timing will depend on the time of year (applications are not reviewed in the summer months), how many applications are in review, and how many Chapters we have approved in that calendar year already. Overall, the timing can change and be subjective to a lot of things, so it is best to reach out to our Chapter Coordinator and ask about the timing.
Q: What happens after I complete my Hope Box Gathering?
A: Once your Hope Box Gathering is complete and you have met all the other requirements, (and you have looked over and prayed through all the information sent to you by our Chapter Coordinator) you will email her letting her know you want to take the next step.
Q: What happens after my application is submitted?
A: Applications will be reviewed, references will be contacted, and an interview call will be set up with the applicant. As stated above, the timing is subjective. Once the application review process is complete, decisions will be made about which Chapter(s) to approve by our Leadership Team and Board of Directors. All applicants will be notified of the decisions, and new Chapters will begin on an agreed upon date.
