PLANTING THE SEEDS OF CHANGE
Garden of Hope CDC was founded with the vision of nurturing a community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Over the years, we have grown from a small grassroots organization to a leading community development center, offering a wide range of programs and services that address the unique needs of our community.
Building Bridges & Breaking Cycles
OUR IMPACT
Through our programs, we have touched countless lives, offering hope and a path to stability for those who need it most. From supporting individuals post-incarceration to empowering families financially, Garden of Hope is committed to creating lasting change.
Justice involved individuals assisted in 2025
Individuals housed in supportive housing
of program participants suffered relapse from substances
of program participants recidivated
A Second Chance Could Make All the Difference
OUR LEADERSHIP
Meet the passionate individuals leading the charge at Garden of Hope
Dr. KIRK HOUSTON, SR
CHAIRMAN/ Founder
The Garden of Hope Community Development Corporation (GOHCDC) was founded in 2008 by Dr. Kirk T. Houston, Sr., as an extension of his ministry at Gethsemane Community Fellowship Baptist Church. It was created to provide programs, services, and resources to individuals and families facing social and economic challenges, reaching beyond the traditional role of the church. Garden of Hope works in partnership with others to help improve the quality of life for the region's citizens. Its mission is to build healthy neighborhoods by providing services and programs for disadvantaged individuals, families, communities, and under-served, youth in Hampton Roads. The vision and mission are accomplished by continuously considering the values of the organization- the values are accessibility, collaboration, cultural competence, inclusion, and results.
Building Bridges & Breaking Cycles
THE DIRECTORS
PHilip Inabinette
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
SHARON HOUSTON, LCSW
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
Building Bridges & Breaking Cycles
MEET THE BOARD
Dr. Kirk Houston, Sr
CHAIRMAN - Founder & Senior Pastor, Gethsemane Community Fellowship Baptist Church
TRAVORIS CARNES
URBAN AWARENESS
Dr. Victor Clark, MD
Internal Medicine Diplomat; Owner/CEO, Clark Alliance Services
KATHY FEREBEE
SENIOR VP, TOWNE BANK
DR. DAPLHINE JOPPY
SUPERINTENDENT, CHARLES CITY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
GREG SMITH
VA DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
CARLTON WEST
HAMPTON ROADS SANITATION DISTRICT
RICHARD FLECK
President, Paramount Sleep Company
Building Bridges & Breaking Cycles
OUR STRUCTURE
OUR PARTNERS
We are grateful for the support of our partners and donors who help us make a difference every day.
