H.O.P.E. (Helping Other People Excel) Farm is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization.

Year Founded: Established in December, 1990

Founders: Former Fort Worth police officer Gary Randle and Department of Public Safety investigator Noble Crawford, Jr.

Mission Statement: The mission of H.O.P.E. Farm is to provide at risk boys an opportunity to know Jesus Christ and develop life skills consistent with Biblical truths.

Clientele: H.O.P.E. Farm targets boys from single-parent homes who lack a positive male influence in their lives. The youth enter the program between the ages of 5and 7 and typically stay through high school. 

Number of Children: 30

Number of Employees: 9

Annual Budget (for year ending August 31, 2007):  $558,500

Government Funding: $0

Hours of operation:   
            Activities are held after school, Monday through Friday, until 6 p.m. and extended four times a week for Next Level (the oldest boys). Next Level hours are Monday and Wednesday until 7 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday until 8 p.m.
            Summer Program takes place four weeks during the summer.  Activities are daily from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m..  Additional hours are used for field trips. 

Activities:
            We provide a variety of activities for the boys that address spirit (Character First, Bible Study & Prayer), mind (phonics-based reading, language, computers, math & critical thinking) and body (conditioning, nutritious meals & organized athletic activities). We work daily with each child’s mother and teacher in order to maintain accountability throughout the day. Recognizing the importance of a collective effort, H.O.P.E. Farm has built P.I.P. (Parent Involvement Program).  P.I.P. assists the parents of H.O.P.E. Farm boys with spiritual, inspirational encouragement and provides structural tools to help them partner with H.O.P.E Farm. Please visit programs for more details.