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 11 local Hope Mommies Chapters: Albuquerque New Mexico, Baton Rouge Louisiana, Brenham-College Station Texas, Central Oklahoma, Central Texas, Dallas Texas, East Texas, Houston Texas, Texas Hill Country, Northern Indiana, and West Texas.
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: Each year, applications will be accepted from August 1st-March 1st. It is important to note that applications will not be reviewed in the summer months from May-August. Therefore, any application submitted after March 1st will not be reviewed until August.
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 the application season opens, or at any point during the application season (for example, if applications open August 2024, you must have had a successful Hope Box Gathering completed in 2024, or up until March 2025).
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: Hope Box Gatherings can take 2-3 months from start to finish (including fundraising, shipping of supplies, and hosting the actual gathering to assemble the Hope Boxes), so the entire application process can take anywhere from 2-4 months, depending on the length of your Hope Box Gathering. The application itself should be completed prayerfully, so ideally you would want to complete your requirements early and be able to take some time to fill out the application.
Q: What happens after I complete my Hope Box Gathering?
A: Once your Hope Box Gathering is completed and you have met all the other requirements, as well as looked over and prayed through all the information sent to you by the Chapter Coordinator, you will email her letting her know you want to take the next step. She will then email you the link to fill out the application. The link will only be sent out during the application season, if the interested party has completed all of the requirements.
Q: What happens after my application is submitted?
A: If your application is sent in the timeframe on or before March 1st, applications will be reviewed, references will be contacted, and decisions will be made about which Chapter(s) to approve by our current Leadership Team and Board of Directors. All applicants will be notified of the decisions made within a timely manner, and new Chapters will begin on an agreed upon date between the Chapters Coordinator and the applicant. As stated above, and per our bylaws, we will only accept up to 3 new Chapters per fiscal year and all applications sent in from April 1st-July 31st will not be reviewed until August.
