Connections

Charlene Crissman, House of Hope administrator and Roy Barnet, Executive Director of Teen Challenge meet to discuss renovations.

Pastor Roy Barnett and Bruce Paulette of Ohio Valley Teen Challenge are lending a helping hand to a neighboring nonprofit.  After seeing the problems at a nearby nonprofit in the newspaper, they contacted the facility’s administrators with an offer to help.

“It only takes one to get involved and make a difference,” said Barnett, the executive director of the faith-based drug-treatment program. In recent weeks, Teen Challenge has sent many of its 48 resident volunteers the two blocks to clean and paint much of the first floor.

As a result, the dining area is now bright and welcoming. Bathrooms, pictured as dilapidated in photos taken during November and December inspections, are also under renovation. Next will be work on the roof and landscaping.  Local businesses have donated materials for the renovation and Teen Challenge is providing part of the man-power.

Roy Barnet in House of Hope newly renovated living room

Barnett said he and his men are proud to be helping the home.

“These people have the same drive as Ohio Valley Teen Challenge,” he said. “We’re here trying to help people.”