by Dennis Dalman
Place of Hope in St. Cloud will host a Christmas Open House from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6.
Visitors are being asked to bring a new unwrapped gift for boys and girls so they can be placed in Place of Hope’s “Kids’ Hope Shop.” Starting the week of Dec. 17, children in need will be able to choose a gift to make their holiday brighter.
During the open house, visitors will be able to tour the Place of Hope facility, to see its residential accommodations and at 1:30 p.m. attend the dedication of Chad’s Wing, a place that houses homeless men.
Another phase of the open house will be well wishes from visitors to honor the 40th wedding anniversary of Pastor Geary and Pastor Carol, who manage and operate Place of Hope.
The facility helps people restructure their lives and get back on their feet after setbacks that include financial, emotional and/or addiction problems. Place of Hope also does a communal-meal program as well as many other programs that help people in need.
Place of Hope is located at 511 Ninth Ave. N. in St. Cloud.