HOPE VILLAGE
Welcome to Hope Village, a transformational container housing initiative by Hand Up Ministries, Inc
HOPE VILLAGE: Solid Ground Housing Initiative
Housing is he foundation. Faith is the framework. Accountability is the transformation "I was a stranger and you welcome me"- Matthew 25:35
Hand Up Ministries, Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Hand Up Ministries, Inc. currently serves over 400 formerly incarcerated individuals across three campuses. With Oklahoma releasing thousands of individuals annually, many leave incarceration with no housing, employment, transportation, or support system.
Hope Village is a 45-unit one-bedroom housing expansion designed specifically for compliant industrial zoning areas. This initiative includes land acquisition, infrastructure, utilities, and fully furnished homes to stabilize individuals immediately upon release.
Project Components
- 15 acres industrial zoned land
- 45 one-bedroom mobile or container homes
- Utility infrastructure and pads
- Gated security and transportation access
- Furnishings and move-in readiness
Three-Year Impact Projection
Year 1: 45 residents stabilized
Year 2: 90 residents cumulative impact
Year 3: 135 residents cumulative impact
Projected recidivism reduction: 40–60% over three years.
Each week, individuals are released from incarceration with nowhere to go. Without housing, the cycle often continues.
In the beginning Hope Village will provide 45 one-bedroom homes with compliant Green Zones of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
This investment includes land, infrastructure, and furnished container housing homes, with Transportation and Employment Support
Over five years, more than 225 lives will be stabilized, employment rates will rise, and recidivism will decline.
Join us in building solid ground for second changes. One home. One job. One second chance at a time.
Hope Village- Institutional Development FInance Binder
Hand Up Ministries, Inc/Oklahoma City, OK
Executive Summary
Hope Village is a 45-unit Green Zone compliant housing development designed to stabilize individuals released weekly from incarceration.
HUD and Federal Alignment
Housing First stabilization model.
Supports reentry homelessness prevention and workforce reintegration.
Economic Impact
10-Year Projection: 450-600 stabilized individuals.
Projected Public Cost Avoidance: $9M-$15M
Projected Workforce Contribution: $12m-$15-m.
Risk Mitigation
Industrial zoning compliance
Phased development strategy
Contingency allocation
Community engagement
Construction Draw schedule
Land Closing-15%
Site work-20%
Pads-15%
Container Home Placement-25%
Final Infrastructure-15%
Retainage-10%
Hope Village-Formal Feasibility Study
Project Overview
Hope Village is a 45 unit Green Zone compliant housing development in Oklahoma City, OK designed to stabilize individuals exiting incarceration into homelessness
Market Analysis
Oklahoma releases thousands annually. Limited compliant housing options create structural demand
Site Feasibility
Industrial zoning targeted. 500-foot compliance required. Utility access and fire access required
Financial Feasibility
Projected 10-Year Stabilization: 450-600 individuals
Risk Assessment
Zoning timing, infrastructure variability, construction inflation, funding timing
Conclusion
Hope Village demonstrates strong demand, measurable impact, and viable capital structure
Hope Village ESG Impact Framework
Environmental: Efficient infrastructure, potential solar integration, reduced urban blight
Social: Recidivism reduction, workforce reintegration, housing stabilization
Governance: Board oversight, audited financials, compliance reporting, performance tracking
HOPE VILLAGE
One Door. One Home. One Second Chance at a Time.
Contact: David Nichols/President
405 -613-3120
email: david@huminc.org
Hand Up Ministries
Hope Village Investor Development Proposal
EIN: 73-1501719
Board of Directors
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David Nichols – President / Founder
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Don Melchiorre – Vice President
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Ray Riddle – Treasurer / Secretary
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Mim Nichols – Board Member
Executive Summary
Hope Village is a 15-acre master-planned transitional housing community developed by Hand Up Ministries. The project includes 45 one-bedroom container homes, administrative offices, recreation and chapel facilities, employee housing, storage, a community park with food truck access, and a large fishing pond. The mission is to provide structured, faith-centered housing that restores dignity and promotes self-sufficiency.
Capital Budget Overview
Estimated Total Development Cost: $9,250,000 (includes contingency)
Category
Estimated Cost
Land Development & Infrastructure
$2,175,000
45 Container Homes
$3,825,000
Recreation/Chapel Building
$600,000
Administration Building
$350,000
Employee Housing (10 units)
$850,000
Storage/Maintenance Facility
$300,000
Landscaping, Park & Pond
$350,000
Contingency (10%)
$800,000
Five-Year Financial Projections (Operational)
Year
Projected Revenue
Operating Expenses
Net Operating Impact
Year 1
$1,200,000
$950,000
$250,000
Year 2
$1,350,000
$1,000,000
$350,000
Year 3
$1,500,000
$1,050,000
$450,000
Year 4
$1,650,000
$1,100,000
$550,000
Year 5
$1,800,000
$1,200,000
$600,000
Revenue projections include resident program contributions, grants, church partnerships, private donations, and corporate sponsorships. Expenses include staffing, maintenance, utilities, programming, insurance, and administrative overhead.
Investment & Sponsorship Opportunities
• $85,000 – Sponsor One Container Home
• $250,000 – Recreation / Chapel Building Naming Opportunity
• $500,000 – Employee Housing Sponsor
• $1,000,000 – Village Naming Rights
• Pond, Park, and Administration Building Naming Opportunities Available
Conclusion
Hope Village represents a sustainable, scalable model of transitional housing that integrates faith, structure, employment readiness, and community living. Hand Up Ministries invites strategic partners to invest in transforming lives through dignified housing and holistic support.
HAND UP MINISTRIES- HOPE VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT PACKAGE
1. Master Site Layout Blueprint (Conceptual Plan)
Total Property: 15 Acres (Approx. 653,400 sq ft)
Land Use Allocation:
- 45 Container Homes: 6 acres (Clustered in 3 neighborhoods of 15 homes)
- Roads & Parking: 2 acres (Loop road design)
- Administration Complex: 0.75 acre (Near gated entrance)
- Recreation/Chapel Building: 1 acre (Central location)
- Employee Housing (10 units): 1 acre
- Storage/Maintenance Building: 1 acre
- Park/Food Truck Area: 1 acre
- Fishing Pond: 2 acres
- Green Space/Buffer: 0.25 acre
Layout Concept:
- Guard gate at controlled entrance
- Administration office inside entrance
- Loop road system
- Central park and chapel
- Pond positioned toward rear
2. Phase-by-Phase Development Plan
Phase 1 (Months 1–6): Infrastructure
- Land clearing & grading
- Roads
- Utilities
- Pond excavation
- Gate & fencing
Phase 2 (Months 6–12): Core Facilities
- Administration building
- Storage building
- Recreation/Chapel building
- Employee housing
Phase 3 (Months 12–24): Residential Buildout
- Install 45 homes in 3 phases
- Landscaping
Phase 4 (Months 20–24): Community Completion
- Park buildout
- Food truck hookups
- Picnic tables & umbrellas
- Walking paths
3. Budget Projection (Planning Estimate)
Infrastructure: $2,175,000
Buildings: $5,925,000
Landscaping & Community Areas: $350,000
Estimated Total Project Cost:
$8.4 – $9 Million
Recommended Contingency: +10%
4. Fundraising Presentation Packet Outline
1. The Crisis
2. Mission of Hope Village
3. Master Plan Overview
4. Community Model
5. Budget Summary
6. Sponsorship Opportunities
7. Naming Opportunities
8. Timeline
9. Impact Projection
10. Call to Action
5. Grant-Ready Project Narrative (Summary)
Hope Village is a 45-home transitional housing community providing safe, structured living for individuals transitioning from crisis to self-sufficiency. The campus includes secure housing, workforce development programming, chapel services, recreation space, and community gathering areas. Residents participate in structured work programs and life-skills training while living in a supportive, faith-centered environment.
6. 3D Walk-Through Concept Description
Visitors enter through a secure guard gate and approach the administration building. Tree-lined roads lead to clusters of container homes with front porches and landscaping. The central recreation building hosts weekly chapel services and events. A food truck park and picnic area encourage community fellowship. A peaceful fishing pond with walking paths provides reflection space.
7. Capital Campaign Overview
Campaign Goal: $9 Million
- $25,000 sponsors one home
- $250,000 sponsors recreation building
- Naming opportunities available for pond, park, buildings
- Corporate and church partnerships encouraged
8. Developer Proposal Summary
Hope Village is a 15-acre master-planned transitional housing development featuring 45 container homes and comprehensive community infrastructure. Designed for phased construction, the project integrates residential, administrative, recreational, and employment components into a cohesive campus model.
Container Home Designs
This project is designed specifically to comply with Oklahoma City, OKK residency laws for registered offenders by remaining in Green Zones without proximity to schools, parks, or daycare facilities
HOPE VILLAGE
Hand Up Ministries, Inc. Housing Project
WHY HAND UP MINISTRIES?
Hand Up Ministries does not just house people.
They provide:
* Faith-based structure
* Peer mentorship (staff are residents)
* Transportation to jobs & medical
*Social Security assistance
*Food & Cloth8ing
*Chapel services & accountability
*Counseling services
HOPE ON SOLID GROUND
Hand Up Ministries, Inc.
Complete Institutional Development & Funding Master Book
Executive Vision
Hope on Solid Ground is a structured, faith-centered 45-home container cottage community designed to provide dignified re-entry housing for returning citizens. This document consolidates pilot, Phase I, and full community launch strategy.
Development Phases
10-Home Pilot
15-Home Phase I
45-Home Full Launch Community
Home Specifications
• 40’ High-Cube Container – Single Level
• 380–420 sq ft
• 1 Bedroom with Closet
• Full Bathroom (Toilet, Sink, Shower)
• Kitchen with Appliances & Cabinetry
• Living & Eating Area
• Covered Porch
• Small Patio/Deck
• Garage Canopy Area
Capital Campaign Structure
$1M+ Community Legacy Partner
$500K Cluster Naming (5 Homes)
$175K Cottage Naming
$35K Kitchen Sponsor
$25K Bedroom Sponsor
$20K Porch/Patio Sponsor
$15K Canopy Sponsor
$10K Furnishings Sponsor
Financial Overview
Estimated Per Unit: $163,000
10 Home Pilot: $1.8M–$2.2M
15 Home Phase I: $2.7M–$3.2M
Full 45 Home Development: $8.5M–$9.5M
5-Year Pro Forma Summary
Revenue: Resident Contributions, Workforce Partnerships, Donor Support, Grants
Expenses: Utilities, Maintenance, Security, Staffing, Insurance
Projected stabilization within 24 months of full occupancy.
Foundation Grant Strategy
Targeting justice reform, re-entry housing, workforce reintegration, and faith-based development foundations.
State-Level Funding Strategy
Positioned as cost-avoidance model versus incarceration with structured accountability housing.
Construction Documentation Path
Architectural drawings, structural engineering, site plan, zoning approval, fire compliance, ADA review.
Economic Impact
Reduced recidivism risk, stabilized workforce participation, strengthened public safety.
Faith Foundation
“The wise man built his house upon the rock.” – Matthew 7:24
One home. One job. One second chance at a time.
Hope on Solid Ground –
10 Home Pilot Plan
Hand Up Ministries, Inc.
Overview
The 10-Home Pilot Phase of Hope on Solid Ground is designed to establish a structured, faith-centered container cottage community for returning citizens. Each home includes one bedroom, full bathroom, kitchen, eating area, living area, porch, patio, and car canopy.
Development Scope
• 10 single-level container cottages
• Central green space
• Security lighting and perimeter fencing
• Access to chapel, counseling, and workforce programs
Estimated Budget
Estimated cost per home: $163,000
Total Estimated Development: Approximately $1.8M–$2.2M including infrastructure
Expansion Strategy
The pilot phase serves as proof of concept. Upon stabilization, expansion proceeds in 15-home increments toward full 45-home completion.
Hand Up Ministries, Inc.
Overview
Phase I includes 15 container cottages forming the foundational residential cluster of Hope on Solid Ground.
Community Layout
• 15 homes arranged in 3 clusters of 5
• Shared green space
• Walkway connection to chapel and administration
Financial Summary
Estimated total: $2.7M–$3.2M including site work and infrastructure.
Impact Statement
Provides stable housing for 15 individuals transitioning from incarceration to productive community living.
Hope on Solid Ground –
45 Home Launch Vision
Hand Up Ministries, Inc.
Vision Overview
The 45-Home Hope on Solid Ground Community represents a comprehensive re-entry housing village for returning citizens.
Master Plan
• 45 container cottages
• Clustered neighborhood design
• Central chapel and counseling center
• Workforce and automotive training access
Estimated Development Cost
Estimated per home: $163,000
Total estimated project range: $8.5M–$9.5M including infrastructure and common areas.
Long-Term Sustainability
5-year operating pro forma supported by employment programs, donor sponsorship, grants, and structured residency contributions.
State-Level Funding Proposal – Hope on Solid Ground
Hand Up Ministries, Inc.
Hope on Solid Ground Initiative
State Partnership Overview
Hope on Solid Ground reduces incarceration costs and supports structured re-entry housing.
Cost Avoidance Model
Comparative cost per resident vs incarceration demonstrates public savings.
Agency Collaboration
Potential partnerships with Oklahoma Department of Corrections and housing agencies.
Funding Request
Requesting capital participation and supportive
Major Donor Private Briefing – Hope on Solid Ground
Hand Up Ministries, Inc.
Hope on Solid Ground Initiative
Vision Statement
A 45-home faith-centered re-entry village restoring stability and dignity.
Naming Opportunities
$1M+ Community Legacy | $500K Cluster | $175K Cottage | Room-Level Sponsorships
Legacy Impact
Each cottage provides stability, accountability, and transformation.
Construction Documentation & RFP Outline – Hope on Solid Ground
Hand Up Ministries, Inc.
Hope on Solid Ground Initiative
Architectural Scope
Scaled floor plans, elevations, structural reinforcements.
Engineering Requirements
Foundation anchoring, utilities, grading, fire compliance.
Site Plan Requirements
45-home layout, roads, utilities, chapel integration.
Permitting Path
Zoning approval, planning commission, fire marshal review, ADA compliance.
Economic Impact & Feasibility Summary – Hope on Solid Ground
Hand Up Ministries, Inc.
Hope on Solid Ground Initiative
Economic Impact Overview
Stabilized housing reduces public expense and increases workforce participation.
Community Safety Impact
Structured housing decreases recidivism risk.
Long-Term Sustainability
Blended funding model with workforce integration supports operational stability.