Our Story
Mission: With the help of community partners, the primary goal of Hazel's House of Hope is to ensure food security, shelter, health, and financial dignity for the residents of Monongalia County and surrounding counties by fostering a synergetic, inclusive, and positive environment for all people suffering from homelessness, food insecurity, and substance use disorders in the community.
History: Hazel’s House of Hope is a new concept in the delivery of social services. Hazel’s House of Hope is a charitable organization, nonprofit with a mission to promote the social welfare of the Morgantown, West Virginia area by improving inter charity communication, coordination, and collaboration through providing affordable space through which a variety of local nonprofit organizations are able to share and provide services. It is a centrally located, very accessible facility that is becoming a hub community shelter and treatment center for our most vulnerable populations through our community partners who provide an array of services under the roof.
Hazel’s House of Hope was made possible by a charitable gift in 2019 which provided approximately 108,000 square feet and 10.5 acres of land, which became Hazel’s House of Hope. Hazel’s House of Hope is a facilitator with a goal of providing the affordable space to nonprofits who have the ability to ensure food security, shelter, health, and financial dignity to people by fostering a synergistic, inclusive and positive environment for people suffering from homelessness, food insecurity, and substance use disorder in the community.
Hazel's House of Hope began renovations in the summer of 2020 and those renovations continue today. The roof has been replaced, central HVAC units installed, sprinkler system added, elevators updated and the list goes on. Hazel’s House of Hope and all the organizations have a monthly scheduled meeting where we can talk with each other, be made aware of projects, fundraisers, and future plans. This is a new concept, and we will have some growing pains, but we will find our way working together.
Seth Wilson – President of MCRI (Partner Attorney, Bowles Rice LLP)
Charles Sims - Treasurer of MCRI (Independent Contract/Morgantown Area Partnership)
Kara Veltri - Secretary of MCRI (Assistant Administrative Counsel, West Virginia University Health System)
D. Lyn Dotson (Retired – WVU Foundation)
Jeffrey L. Arnett (Monongalia County Commissioner)
Danielle Trumble (City Council Member/Mayor, City of Morgantown)
Larry Buckland (Senior Pastor, Suncrest United Methodist Church)
Deana F. Morrow, PhD, LICSW, ACSW (Director and Professor, WVU School of Social Work)
Aspire Services Center, Inc. (ASC) a non-profit designated 501c3 located in Morgantown, WV and was started by a group of local businessmen and health care providers looking to address the unmet needs of WV citizens with a focus on Veterans, by instituting a model of care addressing the overall impact of substance abuse, homelessness, mental illness, and unemployment for all citizens in the North Central Region of WV.
To provide structured and stable environments for persons recovering from the disease of addiction. We set the highest standards to enable personal growth, a foundation of development for long term recovery, and improving the quality of life while becoming a productive member of society.
Grace Shelter is a 24/7 emergency homeless shelter dedicated to providing safe, temporary housing and supportive services to adults facing homelessness in our community. Located within Hazel’s House of Hope, Grace Shelter offers 19 beds—13 for men and 6 for women—on a first come, first serve basis to individuals age 18 and older.
Although Grace Shelter does not provide in-house mental health or addiction services, we offer referrals to trusted community providers. We also collaborate with local non-profits and government partners to bring essential resources directly to our guests, including:
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Budgeting workshops
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Job readiness training
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Rental search assistance
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Support in accessing government benefits
The Child Care Resource Center (CCRC) is a state-funded program designed to support families who are working, attending school, or participating in job training by helping cover the cost of child care. We understand that access to affordable, high-quality child care is essential for families to thrive and for children to grow and learn in a safe and nurturing environment.
At the heart of our work is the belief that all children deserve a strong start in life. Our child care resource center provides guidance and financial assistance to eligible families, helping them secure dependable care so that parents and guardians can pursue employment or education with confidence and peace of mind. We also offer support to child care providers by offering training, technical assistance, and access to essential resources to help improve the quality of care across our region.
West Virginia Birth to Three is a system of services and supports for children ages birth to three who have a delay in their development, or who may be at risk for a delay.
The services and supports are provided under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and administered through the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Office of Maternal, Child and Family Health.
Catholic Charities WV - Emergency Financial Assistance 
At Catholic Charities West Virginia, our emergency assistance program is a vital part of our mission to serve people in need with compassion and dignity. The Catholic Charities emergency assistance program is designed to help individuals and families maintain stable housing and essential utility services during times of financial crisis. We recognize that even a short-term hardship—such as a job loss, medical emergency, or unexpected expense—can place someone at risk of eviction or utility shutoff.
Lauren’s Wish is a 501(c)(3) registered non-profit organization started in West Virginia to help those struggling with substance use disorder to find hope and recover from this disease. Current projects include establishing an Addiction Triage Center (Lauren’s Wish at Hazels House of Hope) as well as plans for a long-term residential addiction treatment program for women (Lauren’s Ladder).
Lauren’s Wish at Hazel’s House of Hope is located in Morgantown where the old Ramada Inn was located. The center’s goal is to provide a safe and healthy space for individuals who are seeking treatment placement. Here, they will be monitored by peer recovery staff and have access to case management and addiction recovery resources. This safe and healthy environment will allow the intervention window to be extended and will save lives.
The Salvation Army is serving more people in the United States than ever before. We are already seeing large increases in the number of Americans seeking the basic necessities of life – food, shelter, and warmth.
Morgantown:
Hope Café - our free restaurant serves a hot nutritious, delicious meals Monday - Saturday at 11:00am & 4:00pm and Sunday at 2:00pm
Social Services are available Monday - Friday. 9:00am to 3:30pm
Fairmont:
The Thrift Store is open Monday-Friday 10:00am - 6:00pm
Social Services are available Monday-Friday.
Kingwood:
Social Services are available Monday - Friday.
Wellspring Family Services is an outpatient, community-based behavioral health program, and we have been providing counseling services throughout West Virginia communities for over 35 years. We provide therapeutic services in home, in office, in school, and we offer online telehealth to all 55 counties!
Wellspring is a licensed provider of behavioral health services for children and adults. Our active clients have access to 24-hour crisis intervention. Wellspring staff are master level therapists and case managers, and we are here to help you.
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As food insecurity continues to affect families in Monongalia and Preston counties, the Helpful Harvest Food Program steps up to provide much-needed relief. With the support of the Hazel Ruby McQuain Charitable Trust and the Milan Puskar Foundation, this essential program serves over 7,000 people each month, distributing nutritious food through local pantries and meal programs. With inflation driving up food prices and the demand for assistance increasing, the Helpful Harvest Food Program has become a vital lifeline.
Locate a partner organization at Hazel's House.
Phase 1 of Hazel's House of Hope renovation with Congressionally Directed Funding.
Jessica Thompson, Ph.D.
Director of Operations
20 Scott Ave., Ste 104
Morgantown, WV 26508
jessica@unitedwaympc.org
C: 681-209-6373
Hazel's House of Hope is always looking for donations. Items can be dropped off between the hours of 10:00am - 2:00pm Monday - Friday at the Dayroom. Staff will access agencies needs and disburse accordingly. Below are the items we accept. Please reach out to us if you have a donation that may not be on the list.
