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ASHLEY THOMAS

Chief Executive Officer

ashley@hopestreetministry.org

Ashley Thomas began her time at Hope Street as a faithful volunteer who showed up on a weekly basis to pray, and help with administrative tasks. 

In 2013, an opportunity to join the Hope Street team became available, and it was an easy “yes” for Ashley. She started her time as Operations Director, then moved into a fund development role as Assistant Executive Director and then in 2016 stepped into the role of Executive Director. 

Under Ashley’s leadership Hope Street has grown and expanded. Our mission now includes housing and community, an equal opportunity for those within The Greenhouse for People and outside to experience growth and flourishing! 

Now, she fills the role of CEO and oversees the vision and strategy for Hope Street alongside building relationships with donors and supporters. Ashley is passionate about meeting broken people in their mess, and pointing to the One who sets captives free. 

“Our neighborhood is one in whose reputation precedes it. We have addiction, poverty, crime and abuse. All of it eventually feels like the norm if you stay long enough. Yet, on our corner, we fight against it all, by inviting it in. We acknowledge we bring our own mess in with us, yet somehow together, beauty is made from the ashes. The day I chose to walk into Hope Street, was the day I realized I could never not return.

leadership team

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MICHELLE WILLE

Executive Assistant 
michelle@hopestreetministry.org

On staff since February 2022

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KENDALL SCHOENIKE 

Shechem Director

kendall@hopestreetministry.org

On staff since March 2020

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JAMIE CHAPMAN

Homes Director

jamie@hopestreetministry.org

On staff since September 2023

Supporting team

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HANNAH CARPENTER

Fund Development Coordinator
hannahc@hopestreetministry.org

On staff since October 2023

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KATEE HOLCOMB

Operations Coordinator

katee@hopestreetministry.org

On staff since February 2024

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NORM LORENTZ

Maintenance Coordinator

norm@hopestreetministry.org

On staff since February 2024

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MARK BERQUIST

Book Keeper

mark@hopestreetministry.org

On team since April 2023

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JAMIE CHAPMAN

Homes Director

jamie@hopestreetministry.org

On staff since September 2023

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HANNAH DIRKSE

Homes Growth & Connections Coordinator

hannah@hopestreetministry.org

On staff since August 2016

shechem at hope street team

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KENDALL SCHOENIKE 

Shechem Director

kendall@hopestreetministry.org

On staff since March 2020

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KELLY BENTLEY

Shechem Membership Coordinator
kelly@hopestreetministry.org

On staff since April 2023

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NATASHA WILLIAMS

Shechem Community Outreach Coordinator

natasha@hopestreetministry.org

On staff since April 2024

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