HOPE VILLAGE
"WHERE HOPE BECOMES HOME"
CAMPUS 5
A Hand Up Ministries Community
45 Homes • 15 Acres • Gated Community
A New Beginning Starts Here
Hope Village provides safe, fully furnished 1-bedroom homes for men transitioning from incarceration and homelessness—offering stability, dignity, and a true second chance.
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Our Story
HOPE VILLAGE – OUR STORY
Hand Up Ministries, Inc.
Introduction
Hope Village was born from a simple but powerful truth: Everyone deserves a second chance.
For nearly three decades, Hand Up Ministries has served men transitioning from incarceration and homelessness.
The Vision
Hope Village is a 15-acre residential community with 45 fully furnished one-bedroom homes designed to restore stability, responsibility, independence, and faith.
More Than Housing
This program combines housing with employment support, life-skills training, mentorship, and faith-based guidance.
Breaking the Cycle
Hope Village reduces homelessness and recidivism by providing structure and opportunity for long-term independence.
Community Impact
Each restored life strengthens families and communities, creating a ripple effect of transformation.
Mission Statement
Offering a hand up, not a hand out—one home, one job, one second chance at a time.
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Where Hope Becomes Home
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Exterior/Interior
HOPE VILLAGE – EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Hope Village is a 15-acre gated community providing 45 fully furnished one-bedroom homes for men transitioning from incarceration and homelessness.
This program delivers safe housing, job support, life-skills training, and faith-based mentorship to reduce recidivism and restore independence.
Impact:
• 45 men housed
• Reduced homelessness
• Increased employment
• Stronger communities
Hope Village – Development Summary
Project Costs
Per Unit: ~$81,000
Total Project: $6.2M – $8.1M (including land, infrastructure, and buildings)
Timeline
Land & Approvals: 2–4 months
Site Prep: 2–3 months
Infrastructure: 3–5 months
Home Installation: 4–6 months
Final Completion: 12–16 months total
City Requirements & Permits (OKC)
• Zoning approval (residential / special use)
• Site plan approval
• Building permits (container homes must meet IRC code)
• Utility permits (water, sewer, electric)
• Fire & safety compliance
• Inspections: foundation, framing, final occupancy
• Certificate of Occupancy required before residents move in
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HOPE VILLAGE
A Hand Up Ministries Community
45 Homes • 15 Acres • Gated Community
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"Where Hope Becomes Home"
HOPE VILLAGE – PROJECT SYNOPSIS
Purpose
Hope Village is a 15-acre residential community developed by Hand Up Ministries, Inc., designed to provide safe, stable, and dignified housing for men transitioning from incarceration and homelessness.
This is not temporary shelter—it is permanent, structured housing that restores:
• Stability
• Responsibility
• Independence
• Faith and purpose
Each resident is given a fully self-contained 1-bedroom home with:
• Kitchen
• Living and dining space
• Bathroom (shower + toilet)
• Laundry
• Private patio and parking
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Mission
Offering a hand up, not a hand out—one home, one job, one second chance at a time.
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Why This Project Matters
Every year, thousands of individuals are released with:
• No home
• No support system
• Limited opportunity
Without intervention, many return to:
• Homelessness
• Addiction
• Incarceration
Hope Village breaks that cycle.
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Expected Results & Impact
✔ Housing Stability
• 45 men housed in safe, private homes
• Reduced homelessness immediately
✔ Reduced Recidivism
• Structured living + accountability
• Proven model: dramatically lowers return-to-prison rates
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Employment & Reintegration
Residents are supported in:
• Job placement
• Transportation
• Life skills
This structured support enables residents to transition into stable, productive employment.
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Community Transformation
Restored lives become:
• Workers
• Mentors
• Contributors to society
Hope Village strengthens not only individuals, but the broader community.
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The Outcome
Hope Village creates:
Not just housing… but transformation.
Master Site Plan Overview
15-acre gated community with 45 one-bedroom container homes. Includes internal roads, guard gate (entry right / exit left), admin building (2,000 sq ft with 5 parking spaces), picnic area, storage building, and utility infrastructure.
Detailed Budget Breakdown
LAND ACQUISITION: $750,000 – $1,500,000
INFRASTRUCTURE:
• Roads & grading: $800,000
• Utilities (water, sewer, electric): $900,000
• Gate + security: $150,000
HOUSING UNITS (45):
• Container + structure: $2,025,000
• Interior buildout: $675,000
• MEP systems: $450,000
• Patio + carport: $360,000
ADMIN BUILDING: $350,000
STORAGE BUILDING: $75,000
TOTAL PROJECT: $6.2M – $8.1M
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Construction Phasing
Phase 1: Permits & approvals (2–4 months)
Phase 2: Site development (3–5 months)
Phase 3: Infrastructure install (3 months)
Phase 4: Unit installation (4–6 months)
Phase 5: Final inspections & occupancy (1 month)
Funding Structure
• Government Grants: 40%
• Foundations: 30%
• Major Donors: 20%
• Community / Church Support: 10%
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Contact
David Nichols
Founder / President
david@huminc.org
405-613-3120