Jessica and Matt have a love for Jesus and the city of Detroit. They look to join in where God is at work in the lives of those around them. Matt and Jessica have a passion for living into missional hospitality and use that gift to host visiting groups in the Hospitality House. 

Riley and Rae add their urban mission experience to our efforts to meet the emotional and spiritual needs of the young people in the neighborhood.  They pour into every young life, working with the kids one-on-one. They mentor and model a godly way of life, showing the love of Christ as they open their hearts to the children. 

Amy brings her love and passion for people to be in a personal relationship with Jesus to the community and team. She comes from a background in ministry serving in the college setting and is excited to be sharing the love of Jesus now with the youth in the neighborhood. 

Laurie simply loves Jesus, her family, friends, and neighbors. She thrives when outdoors, loves playing with children, and enjoys cooking. Her life is filled with opportunities to allow her inner child to play and listen from her heart to the many stories shared in relationship with others. Laurie is grateful to be living her calling with the exceptional Hope House Detroit team.

Jessie moved to Detroit in 2018 and quickly discovered she wanted to be a part of God’s work at Hope House Detroit. She began volunteering soon after moving and is now excited to be on staff. Jessie is thankful for her background in working with youth, discipleship, cross-culture living, and social work; experiences that have prepared her for working at Hope House. 

Matt and Mateas share a passion for youth development, communal ministry, and Jesus. Together they have served; with an emphasis on children, youth, and those struggling with addiction. Matt strives to walk alongside young men as they navigate the difficult path from adolescence into manhood. Mateas’ background in Social Work paired with her gifts of hospitality provide an oasis for children. Together they are excited to join in the work the Lord is orchestrating.

Joy is a former missionary to Africa.  Her great desires are to share the gospel and to help bring out the potential in people. She sees each child as special and capable of great things, and her goal at Hope House is to relationally help kids strengthen their English Language skills.

Monique has a passion for youth and their positive growth which has been exhibited in her more than two decades of youth and community development work.  She loves Jesus and knows that each young person is uniquely created by God for greatness.  Therefore, Monique seeks to be a catalyst for directing and navigating youth to meet their full potential.  HHD’s Job Training program is a way to provide both employment and career skills building and experience, while facilitating personal development for the youth in our community.