Serving Gaston County since 2009

Hope lives
next door.

Offering hope and practical assistance to people in crisis through a community that chooses to show up.

Hurricane Helene reliefWestern North Carolina
Rows of organized clothing inside the Closet of Hope Ages 2 through adult

Our year-round work

A closet built around dignity.

The Closet of Hope provides gently used clothing to referred individuals and families, free of charge and by appointment.

Referred by DSS, Gaston County Schools, churches, and local assistance organizations.

Located at 202 S. New Hope Road in Gastonia.

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Service in motion

Real response. Real neighbors. Measured in what reached people's hands.

1,000food bags packed for Hurricane Helene relief
6,000diapers sorted and palletized
275boxes of baby wipes prepared
2009the year a one-day service project became a movement

Our mission

“Offering hope and assistance to people in crisis within our community.”

Churches, local government, businesses, and neighbors moving together with one purpose: love your neighbor as yourself.

Our story

Beyond county lines

When neighbors call, Hope 4 Gaston moves.

After Hurricane Helene, volunteers packed food, sorted thousands of essential supplies, and helped provide meals in hard-hit communities across western North Carolina.

Read the relief story
Volunteers serving meals during Hurricane Helene relief efforts

Closet of Hope

202 S. New Hope Road

Behind Planet Fitness, Hamrick's, and Gastonia Grill. Visits are by appointment.

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Take the next step

A little help can change the shape of a hard season.

Whether you need support or feel called to offer it, there is a place for you here.