What Is Hope in Christ?

Gaston Hope In Christ is an educational nonprofit committed to Building Relationships to Enrich Lives. We help develop character, confidence, and community through relationships with students and families. We accomplish this through tutoring academically at-risk students, mentoring students in summer enrichment programs, teaching adult English learners, and encouraging healthy lifestyle choices for our clients and the community.

What Makes Gaston Hope in Christ So Special?

Gaston Hope in Christ is an educational nonprofit organization in Gastonia, NC. We were started by area churches and individuals in 1999 to meet the needs of our communities.  

Our main program is Hope in Christ Tutoring, which offers free tutoring after school for three days during the school year. We provide students with a caring, learning, and growing environment during this time. 

We provide young adult internships and summer student enrichment programs to promote community awareness and service, build teamwork, and develop character and leadership skills.

2025-2026 will be our eighth year and fifth full year of English Hope, offering English as a Second Language (ESL) to adult learners. Our programs and efforts are free to participants, and many of our program staff are volunteers. All of our income must come from other sources. We use donations from churches, groups, and individuals, as well as fundraising and gifts from partners and others, to fulfill our mission.

A diverse local board of directors, made up of educators, friends, and program participants, governs Gaston Hope in Christ. Our programs and services are offered to all without regard for race, creed, background, or personal choices or beliefs. Participants are not required to attend church activities or have any specific faith or cultural background, beliefs, or habits to participate in our programs.

Please contact us with any questions you may have about Gaston Hope in Christ, our programs, or to be part of "Building Relationships to Enrich Lives.”

2024-2025 PARTNERS

We have restaurants, other businesses, churches, and civic groups that partner with us. If you know a leader, group, owner, or general manager who might be interested in helping us change the world, please let us know how to contact them.
We want to thank our current partners and encourage you to get to know them as well.

Eastside Church of the Nazarene (www.ESNaz.com ) has hosted our ministries since 1999. They are a group of believers, loving God and Others, Making Disciples, and letting God Change Us.

Cherryville Church of the Nazarene (300 W. 2nd St., Cherryville, NC 28021 www.cherryvillechurchofthenazarene.com) is a place where you will feel like you belong, because we see your value in God. 

Maranatha Church of God (2435 Redbud Dr., Gastonia, NC, maranathacog.org ) is committed to caring for the spiritual needs of everyone who comes and making disciples for Christ.

City Church (3100 City Church Street, Gastonia, NC 28056, www.citync.com)  is committed to presenting God’s truth, growing the kingdom, and loving people.

Crossfix Ministries (https://www.crossfixministries.org)in Belmont looks for the Spirit's guidance, stands on God's word, seeks to save the lost, serve the community, and bring glory and honor to God.

GSM Services ( 407 E Long Ave, Gastonia, NC,28054   www.gsmsince1927.com ) has made home comfort easy with trusted service, reliable solutions, and top-quality work in Gastonia, Hickory, and Charlotte Areas for over 98 years. 

Anthony Gallant (1004 Union Road Gastonia, NC 28054 anthonygallant.com ) is a top State Farm Agency in our area, providing all types of insurance for individuals and businesses with integrity, care and a commitment to our community since 2009. 

Gastonia Krispy Kreme ( 2990 E Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28052, bit.ly/GastoniaKrispyKreme) is part of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, a globally renowned doughnut and coffeehouse chain headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA. Founded in 1937 by Vernon Rudolph, Krispy Kreme has grown into one of the most recognizable and beloved doughnut brands worldwide.

The Carrie E. and Lena V. Glenn Foundation (1552 Union Rd • Suite D • Gastonia, NC 28054 www.theglennfoundation.org) was founded by the sisters, a teacher and librarian, to have their money "go where it is needed most and will do the most good." Since becoming a nonprofit corporation in 1972, the foundation has given away $9.801 million to 267 unduplicated organizations for 1051 different programs and services. 

The North Carolina Volunteer Generation Fund ( https://www.nc.gov/working/volunteer-opportunities/volunteernc) is a program that supports organizations in the state to strengthen their ability to recruit, manage, and retain volunteers to address critical community needs. 

VOLUNTEER WITH GASTON HOPE IN CHRIST!

Since 1999, the backbone of our programs has been the high school students, young adults, parents, teachers, community leaders, retirees, and others who have helped our programs succeed. People who are able to help for 2 or more hours a month can be a part of Hope in Christ. See How You Can Help!

• We always need wonderful tutors—folks who can read with students, help them with their schoolwork, play games with them, and just care for them at least once a month for 2-3 hours (3 to 6 pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and/or Thursdays). 

• We are always looking for community leaders who love the mission of Hope in Christ and will be part of our Board of Directors. See our Board of Directors Expectations here.

Apply to help us change the world here! https://bit.ly/Hicvol