Arms of Hope — Organization Profile
Arms of Hope is a 501(c)(3) Christian care organization serving children, youth, and single-mother families through residential and outreach ministries. Based in Medina, Texas, the ministry was formed in 2009 through the consolidation of Medina Children’s Home and Boles Children’s Home—two long-standing Christian children’s home ministries that expanded over time to meet the needs of at-risk children and single mothers across the state.
Arms of Hope states its mission is to transform the lives of disadvantaged children, youth and families by providing hope and support in a nurturing, Christian environment. The organization emphasizes a holistic approach that includes case management, counseling, and education, with the goal of keeping families together when possible. Its primary service footprint is Texas, including residential campuses and outreach centers that connect families to resources during seasons of hardship.
Arms of Hope’s residential ministries include Residential Childcare, which provides a family-like setting where houseparents function as consistent mother and father figures while addressing children’s physical, emotional, educational, and spiritual needs. For single mothers and their children, the Together Program is designed to help motivated families transition toward stability through parenting skills, career training, and a safe home environment. Arms of Hope also operates Right Start, which supports expectant single mothers as they prepare for motherhood and care for newborn babies, often serving as an entry point into longer-term support.
To help young adults move toward independence, Arms of Hope offers a College & Career program that supports high school graduates as they pursue college, trade school, or early employment, including help for graduates who have not yet secured stable housing. In addition to campus-based residential care, the organization operates Family Outreach efforts that connect families to practical support and guidance through life challenges, aiming to help households find a path toward restoration and long-term independence.
Arms of Hope’s ministries are delivered through multiple sites, including the Medina Campus in Medina, Texas, the Boles Campus in Quinlan, Texas, and the Refuge Campus in Bastrop, Texas. The organization also lists outreach locations in Richardson/Dallas, Denton, Houston, and San Antonio, reflecting a combination of residential care and city-based outreach. In 2024, Arms of Hope also announced the addition of The Refuge Ranch in Bastrop as part of its ministry direction, expanding its capacity to serve single-mother families through its model of care.
Those who want to engage with Arms of Hope can do so by giving financially, volunteering (with required background checks for volunteers age 14+), organizing group service trips, scheduling donation pick-ups, and staying informed through organizational updates. The ministry also provides pathways for planned giving and welcomes community partners—including churches, businesses, and civic groups—to support its work serving vulnerable children and families throughout Texas.
Key Links
- Website: https://armsofhope.org/
- About: https://armsofhope.org/about-us/
- Solutions / Programs: https://armsofhope.org/solutions/
- Contact: https://armsofhope.org/contact/
- Volunteer: https://armsofhope.org/volunteer/
- Schedule a Donation Pick-up: https://armsofhope.org/donation-pick-up/
- Planned Giving: https://aohlegacy.org/
- News: https://armsofhope.org/news/
Contact Information
- Phone: 830-522-2200
- Mailing address: 21300 State Highway 16 North, Medina, TX 78055
Socials
- https://www.facebook.com/armsofhope.org/
- https://x.com/armsofhope
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/arms-of-hope/
- https://www.flickr.com/photos/51709922@N08/sets/
- https://www.youtube.com/armsofhopetx
Leadership
- Troy Robertson — President and Chief Executive Officer
- Scott Stumbo — Chief Financial Officer
- Nathalie McDonald — Chief Development Officer
- Jerry Cox — Chairman (Board of Directors)
- Mike Calvert — Executive Committee Member (Board of Directors)
- Scot Foith — Executive Committee Member (Board of Directors)
- Beth Walker — Executive Committee Member & Secretary (Board of Directors)
- Bruce Barnard — Board of Directors
- Jerry Browder — Board of Directors
- Brooke Crowder — Board of Directors
- Dale Harbison — Board of Directors
- Kevin McDonald — Board of Directors
- Alex Shootman — Board of Directors
- Randa Upp — Board of Directors
- Dr. Tom Winkler — Board of Directors
- Jana Woelfel — Board of Directors
