Community Outreach & Support in Laconia, NH
Our Story
HOPE Community Outreach began when Pastor Kenneth Brown and his daughter Christina Brown accepted an invitation to visit Laconia, New Hampshire. Surrounded by stunning lakes and vibrant landscapes, they were deeply moved by the warmth and resilience of the local people. At the same time, they observed a city struggling with economic hardship, housing instability, homelessness, addiction, and loss.
During their visit, a local church offered them the use of a historic parsonage in order to establish a community outreach program. As they walked through the old Victorian house, they immediately realized its potential as a welcoming space for the community. Through prayer and reflection, God gave them a clear vision: to show the hope of Christ through acts of kindness and hospitality. This became the heartbeat of HOPE Community Outreach.
Today, the father-daughter duo are working hard to restore and renovate the old parsonage into HOPE House, the outreach’s main office and a place to host community events.
Meet the Team
If you spot us out and about, please come say hello!
We would love to chat, hear how you’re doing, and lift up any prayer needs you might have.
Kenneth Brown - Director
Kenneth has been caring for and serving others as a pastor for 40 years through counseling and community outreach programs, and has recently moved to Laconia, NH, to continue serving.
Christina served for 11 years as a middle school and high school teacher in Indonesia before returning to the US. After spending time with her family, she felt the Lord leading her to find a new way to serve others in her home country and was led to Laconia, NH. She hopes to bring her passion for teaching and discipleship into HOPE House.
Christina Brown - Manager
What We Value
Our Mission
Our mission is to serve Laconia by sharing the hope of Jesus through practical acts of kindness and hospitality.
Today, HOPE Community Outreach works alongside the people of Laconia to foster connection and growth. We provide essential support services, bridge connections with partner organizations to meet vital needs, offer educational programs, and host gatherings for worship and fellowship. We also love celebrating the community together through seasonal events that bring neighbors side by side.
At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to prayer. Whether we are prayer walking through local neighborhoods, listening to and praying with individuals we meet, or lifting community needs in daily prayer, we believe in the strength that comes from a loving God who invites us to share our burdens and care for one another.
HOPE House
Our desire is for HOPE House to become a beacon of hope in our community. It is the headquarters of HOPE Community Outreach, and where we will host a variety of events and programs: holiday celebrations, a variety of educational programs, Bible studies, and times of worship and prayer.
HOPE Community Outreach is under renovation!
Much of our current effort is focused on renovating and restoring this beautiful old home to prepare it for future community events. If you or your organization would like to volunteer to help us in this endeavor, please contact us.
We are in need of a professionally licensed plumber and electrician to move forward with our plans for HOPE House. Please contact us if you or someone you know could help us in these capacities!
Serving Laconia with Faith, Hope, and Love.
Events & Activities
Guided by local needs, our hands-on activities include:
- Holiday games and celebrations
- Neighborhood clean-ups
- Visiting the sick
- Volunteering at local halfway houses
- Distributing care packages
Meeting Basic Needs: If we cannot provide what you need directly, we will work with local partners to connect you with the right help.
Do You Need Prayer?
HOPE Community Outreach believes there is real power in prayer. We believe in a loving God who desires us to cast our cares upon Him, and lay our burdens before Him. If you or someone you know needs prayer, please reach out and let us know.
Our Commitment
- Community Prayer Walking: Walking through the neighborhood to pray for blessings and against strongholds of addiction, fear, and depression. Feel free to approach us if you see us out.
- The Homeless: Praying for the unhoused and helping provide for their needs.
- First Responders: Praying for God’s protection and mercy over the daily dangers they face.
- The Sick: Available to visit and pray with those suffering from illness.
- All Who Ask: Committed to praying with anyone who requests it.
How to Support Hope
HOPE Community Outreach has an important mission in Laconia, and we need committed partners in both action and prayer.
Volunteer With Us
Our immediate need is for volunteers to help renovate the space to make HOPE House livable and ready for hosting events.
Donations
We welcome monetary and physical donations to support HOPE Community Outreach, including one-time gifts, recurring support, and designated contributions.
Monetary Gifts: We accept cash, physical checks, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.
Mail Checks to:
Alliance New England
34 Central Street
South Easton, MA 02375
Make payable to “Alliance New England” and note “Laconia Plant” on the memo line.
Physical Donations: Please reach out to ask about physical donations. We have accepted donations such as water bottles, NIV Bibles, and cleaning supplies in the past; however, our needs are constantly changing. There are often specific items we need based on community and HOPE House needs.
Trick or Treat Event Needs
We are making goodie bags for the children of Laconia, NH. Through other donations, we’ve received boxes of toys, coloring books, and various decorations, but one important thing is missing: CANDY!
We need your help getting candy into the hands of our trick-or-treaters! If everyone we know sends us just one bag of candy, we would have more than we need to make some kids happy this Halloween.
Mail us a box or bag of your favorite individually wrapped October Candies to 123 Court Street, Laconia, NH 03246.