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Supporting Individuals Strengthening Families & Communities
Since 2008
The Garden of Hope Community Development Corporation (GOHCDC) was officially organized in late 2008. The CDC is the realization of the vision of Dr. Kirk T. Houston, Sr., Pastor, and Founder of Gethsemane Community Fellowship Baptist Church in Norfolk, Virginia.
“A SECOND CHANCE
COULD MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE”
Our Mission
To build healthy neighborhoods by providing services and programs for the
disadvantaged and underserved youth, individuals, families and communities in Hampton Roads.
VISION STATEMENT
To work in partnership with others to improve the quality of human life and to promote community betterment.
Services We Provide
Re-Entry Programs, Housing & Services
Second Chances Program, Second 2 None Enterprises & Housing Opportunities’
Youth & Family Services
L.O.T., K.I.P. CARE, I-Thrive Youth Mentoring Program
GED/ABE & Adult Literacy
Basic Tutoring, G.E.D Testing, Scholarship Opportunities’
Supporting Individuals
Second Chances Program, I-Thrive Youth Mentoring Program, Second 2 None (S2N), Relapse Prevention & more.
Strengthen Families & Communities
Financial Education Empowerment Training (F.E.E.T) Leaders of Tomorrow (L.O.T.), Kids of Incarcerated Parents (K.I.P. CARE), Parents As Leaders (PALs Initiative) GED/ABE & Adult Literacy and Life Skills.
Garden of Hope CDC Office
1317 E. Brambleton Ave.
Norfolk, VA 23510
Phone: 1 (757) – 390 – 4328
Second Chances Office
810 Union St. Unit 810
Norfolk, VA 23510
Phone: 1 (757) – 664 – 4281