2025 Newsletter Highlights: A Year of Healing, Growth, and Hope
As we reflect on 2025, one theme rises to the surface time and again: Real change happens when we become willing to dive deeper. Across every season last year, HopeQuest stories, events, and program milestones reminded us that freedom is not found in quick fixes; it’s built through healing, truth, community, and Christ-centered care.
From trauma-informed insights and clinical expansion to worship-filled gatherings and new partnerships, 2025 was marked by momentum and steadfast faith. Here’s a look back at the highlights that shaped the year. [READ MORE]
GIVING WITH PURPOSE
A Mother’s Love Turns Loss Into Legacy
Grief has a way of reshaping a mother’s heart. For Penny, the loss of her son, Micah, in November 2024 marked the deepest sorrow she had ever known. It also became the beginning of an unexpected act of purpose.
Micah, a HopeQuest alumnus, shared the message of recovery to all who knew him. In the months following his passing, Penny faced a choice no one anticipates: to allow grief to overwhelm her, or to let love shape what came next.
With courage and compassion, she chose the latter.
In December 2025, Penny contacted HopeQuest CEO Troy Haas with a desire to contribute to our Building Hope 2025 year-end giving campaign in Micah’s honor. During their conversation, Troy conveyed the news of a generous matching opportunity tied to the campaign. Moved by the potential impact, Penny carried the message forward by reaching out to those in her support circle.
What followed was extraordinary.
In just a few days, Penny and those who rallied around her raised more than $26,000 to support men and families seeking healing and freedom. What began as one mother’s desire to honor her son became a collective expression of hope and generosity.
Today, Penny continues to honor Micah’s life by offering encouragement, advocacy, and a reminder that no one has to walk through grief or struggle alone. Because of her love and willingness to act, his legacy continues to impact others in ways far beyond what we could ask or imagine.
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED
Generosity Multiplied Hope
Because of your prayers and generosity, Building Hope 2025 exceeded its goal! With matching gifts applied, more than $200K was raised to support men and families in need of care through HopeQuest.
Every prayer lifted, every message of encouragement shared, and every gift given played a meaningful role in this tremendous outcome. We are grateful for a community that believes in the work God is doing and continues to help build hope together.
STAFF UPDATES
January Team Milestones
As we begin a new year, we take a moment to recognize the HopeQuest team members who are celebrating work anniversaries in January. Each year of service represents countless moments of compassion, commitment, and presence. We are thankful for the ways you live out the mission of HopeQuest and for the impact you continue to make.
- JANUARY 1: Melissa Haas, 19 years
- JANUARY 2: Rhonda Knight, 2 years
- JANUARY 8: Jacques Kisula, 2 years
- JANUARY 13: Kristen Proctor, 1 year
- JANUARY 28: Phil Mitchell, 18 years
- JANUARY 28: Michael Renke, 6 years
- JANUARY 31: Georgia Parker, 2 years
ADMISSIONS REPORT
December marked the beginning of new paths for EIGHT men who stepped into HopeQuest’s care. We welcome your prayers as they move forward in healing, growth, and recovery.