Following a groundbreaking ceremony in June, construction on Joy Closet’s Hope House is well underway and Julia Roberts from the nonprofit recently appeared on WHOP to talk about their progress.
Joy Closet is a Hopkinsville based nonprofit focused on supporting foster care children, families and children in crisis in the Pennyrile region by providing them with need-based donated items such as clothing, toys and sanitary products.
In 2023, Joy Closet Executive Director, Heather Gray announced her plans for the Hope House, which will house children who were removed from their homes instead of placing them at a Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) office. The Hope House will have resources for children and a space for DCBS workers to find placements for the children.
Roberts is the manager of the Hope House and says the outside of the house has been completed and they are now working on the interior.
Roberts says they are still searching for rooms sponsors and donations to complete construction on the Hope House.
Along with Hope House donations, Roberts says they are also looking for new and used items for children in need. Right now, she says they are looking for men’s body wash and boy’s clothing.
Those interested in donating to the Hope House can visit joycloset.org.