On February 3, 2003, Abundant Life Ministries-Hope House, Inc., opened it’s doors to our first resident: a thirteen year old boy who was embarking upon his first experience in foster care. Sandra Shank, Co-founder of “Hope House” was over joyed at the opportunity to impact the life of a child. Within weeks of opening “Hope House” the home was filled to capacity with teen boys from various walks of life. However, they shared a common denominator, they were all in need of a loving, nurturing and supportive Christian environment to call home.

As Assistant Site Administrator in the Miami-Dade County Public School System, Ms. Shank experienced first-hand the devastating impact of an unstable home life in the life of a child. During her tenure as Asst. Site Administrator of Gladeview Academy, a school for troubled teens, Ms. Shank was determined to give hope to students who felt hopeless. Her love and passion compelled her to pursue her students with a determination to see them succeed. It was with that same love, passion and determination that she embarked upon the journey of providing care for the motherless and fatherless.

Under the leadership of Ms. Shank, ALM-HHI is embarking upon its greatest expansion since inception. Along with a team of committed Board of Directors and dedicated professionals, ALM-HHI was approved as a Community Behavioral Health provider through Medicaid and is currently in the credentialng process with several major insurance carriers.

We are currently in the Pre-Development Phase for Phoenix Crossings, a 30 unit Permanent Supportive Housing Development for teens aging out of foster care; adults with disabling conditions and extremey low-income individuals and families.

This year we will celebrate our 6th Annual “A Christmas To Remember” to be hosted at the Flagler County Fairgrounds for 350 children and youth in Flagler County who are in the Dependency System and/or families who are in need. This event is made possible through the generous support of corporate and individual sponsors along with a team of devoted volunteers who give freely of themselves to provide “A Christmas To Remember”!