One of the challenges we don't often talk about is the unfortunate reality when our clients choose to exit our program sooner than we anticipate.

The truth is, we never want to force people into staying. We adhere to our mission, which is to provide the opportunity for life change.

We have often heard from friends, clients, shoppers, and businesses how much they love the atmosphere of Hope Station. We are proud that people can feel the love of God in our facility, and we attribute this to the culture we have intentionally created.

Culture is a crucial aspect of any organization. Without a clear outline of core values, an organization can suffer and produce an "accidental" culture. This means things can happen that are not in line with the organization's values, such as bad humor, a lack of self-awareness, or tardiness. When there is no model or standard to uphold the organization's values, the organization will suffer.