Spread Hope Now

08/31/2026

08/25/2026

Our Hope 180 Teen Ministry Center opens today! We invite you to commit to pray for our Director, Jill Hopson and all the wonderful volunteers this school year!

08/10/2026

Prayer warriors on alert! All SchoolFest participants should have received a "prayer certificate" on Saturday with the name of a specific school to pray for throughout the school year. Please post it continually in your bulletins and on your church emails to keep reminding all to persevere in praying for our schools! We will send out updates all year long. Comment below with your church's assigned school!

08/05/2026

We are watching the weather for August 8, Saturday's SchoolFest and it looks like the forecast is clear! SchoolFest begins at 9 and ends at 10:30, or while supplies last. The entrance will be on the east side of Malone Park - look for the feather Entrance flags. More than 45 organizations/churches are preparing to equip 1000 kids with all the supplies they need to start school with confidence! REMINDER: participants MUST bring their children in order to receive school supplies. Supplies are limited to 1000 children.

08/02/2026

Each church/organization serving at SchoolFest 2026 will be given the opportunity to commit to pray for a specific school throughout the school year in 2026 - 2027! Assignments will be offered during the event on August 8th.

07/31/2026

🚨 Teen Court is Growing! Volunteers Needed! 🚨

The 33rd Circuit Teen Court is excited to announce that we are expanding
our volunteer program to serve Scott and Mississippi Counties!

We’re looking for students in 8th through 12th grade who are interested in
leadership, public service, and making a positive impact in their
community.

As a Teen Court volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to:
⚖️ Serve as a Juror, Prosecutor, Defense Attorney, or Bailiff
🎤 Build confidence through public speaking
🤝 Develop leadership and teamwork skills
📚 Learn how the juvenile justice system works
🌟 Earn valuable volunteer experience while helping your peers make better
choices

If you’re ready to make a difference and be part of something meaningful,
we’d love to have you on our team!

For more information or to request an application, contact:

Kyle Rodgers
📞 573-472-2554
📧 [email protected]

Serving Scott & Mississippi Counties
Open to Students in Grades 8–12

Join us and help shape the future—one case, one student, one community at a
time.

07/31/2026

Hope 180 Teen Ministry Center opens in 25 days! If you have a student in 7 - 12 grade and want them to experience a safe, faith-based, fun place Monday - Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m., consider Hope 180! For more info visit our page or our website at spreadhopenow.org. Volunteers and monetary donations are welcome! Hope 180 is a phone-free zone!

07/30/2026

God has grown Spread Hope Now from a small storage unit of donated furniture to four ministries that support struggling families in crisis, kids entering foster care, students, and the homeless! SHN is an inter-denominational force that meets needs in our community and reaches out with hope to those who are hurting. Visit our website to see how you can get involved/donate. spreadhopenow.org