About Giving Hope in DuBois
Rooted in DuBois. Driven by hope.
Our mission
Giving Hope in DuBois is a faith-based, community-driven outreach organization dedicated to the advancement of religion and the relief of poverty by serving those experiencing homelessness and hardship throughout our region. We exist to meet people where they are, offering practical support, human connection, and structural pathways toward stability. By increasing awareness of our area’s hidden homelessness, often driven by financial hardship, mental health challenges, and addiction, we mobilize community support to deliver the immediate help, dignity, and compassionate care necessary to foster a better future.
Meet our founders
Four neighbors, each called by faith and personal experience to make sure no one in DuBois is forgotten.
Shaped by the loss of his daughter, Juanita, Shawn leads with "tough love with compassion" so that vulnerable neighbors are never forgotten.
Read Shawn's storyCalled by Matthew 25 to serve neighbors left out in the cold, Kim believes no one should face hard times alone.
Read Kim's storyA lifelong DuBois resident, Debbie connects people with the resources and partners they need to move forward.
Read Debbie's storyA retired Deputy Superintendent, author and lay speaker, Tim offers spiritual care and guidance to people facing life's challenges.
Read Tim's storyBoard of Directors
Reach any board member at 814-914-8200 and the extension shown.
Open positions: Director of Fundraising & Grant Writer. Interested in serving? Contact us.
Giving Hope in DuBois is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN: 41-4393755. Request our annual report