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House of Hope provides more than warmth
House of Hope, which operates as a warming center during extremely cold weather and a cooling center during excessive heat, has become an integral part of the community. During winter months, House of Hope opens the warming center any night that temperatures are forecasted to dip to 32 degrees or lower. Right now, with the current warming trend, the staff and volunteers at House of Hope are enjoying a well deserved break. The recent cold snap Branson experienced meant House

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Branson closes unsafe motel: ‘Waiting was not an option’
The inn's residents and others had been raising alarms about the living conditions inside the inn. They described the place as “horrid,” filled with serious bed bug and cockroach infestations.

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Community support furthers House of Hope’s mission
House of Hope, Branson's warming center, has been working diligently to help those who are unhoused or in need of a warm place to stay during the recent winter weather. House of Hope opens any night that temperatures are forecasted to drop to 32 degrees or below overnight. Due to extreme cold, combined with snow, House of Hope opened their doors 19 nights in a row in January. On three of those days they remained open around the clock. On a typical night, House of Hope ope

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House of Hope's Chimneys of Hope event spreads holiday cheer
In addition to assisting parents with their shopping, Chimneys of Hope offers some holiday magic to the children as well.

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House of Hope provides safety and warmth for those in need
The Warming Center has a men's side, a women's side and a family room, with a maximum capacity of 49 individuals who can stay overnight.

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Adopt a Cot underway for House of Hope
As cooler weather begins to move into the region, many begin to think of the upcoming winter. That is definitely true of Branson's House of Hope. House of Hope serves as a cooling station during the hot summer months and operates a warming center during the colder months, This year marks the fifth year of operation for Branson's House of Hope, who provides a warm place to sleep along with dinner and breakfast on the coldest nights. Additionally, House of Hope offers snack

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House of Hope Cooling Center open for the week
With this week's dangerously hot weather, the House of Hope Cooling Center will be open daily. Located at 217 Veterans Boulevard in...

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Cooling Center provides respite during hot summer days
The Cooling Center opens on days when Branson's temperature hits 95 degrees or higher.

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House of Hope reflects on past winter
In addition to offering guests a warm place to spend the night, the Warming Center provides dinner and breakfast, a shower facility...

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Warming Center sees more visitors during recent snow and cold
The Warming Center remained open 24 hours a day for three days during the recent cold snap, to ensure that guests weren't forced out...

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Immediate needs at House of Hope Warming Center
"Lunch meat, cheese, bread, milk," said House of Hope's Alex Sprinkle. "You know, all the things you grab when a winter storm is coming."

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House of Hope to benefit from blanket drive
New or gently used blankets can be dropped off at the House of Hope, 217 Veterans Boulevard in downtown Branson.

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House of Hope relaunches unique fundraiser
House of Hope offers a warming center, open during the colder months, any day the temperature dips below the freezing mark

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'Hopeful Hilarity' to highlight Branson comedy and raise funds
Song of Hope, a movement aimed at preserving Branson's entertainment past and providing a strong economy in entertainment for Branson's...

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House of Hope's Cooling Center offers a respite from the heat
As of Tuesday, the cooling center had been open nine days over the summer, and at press time the center was predicted to be open daily...

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House of Hope appreciates donations for cooling center
Open during heat advisories or times of exorbitant heat during the summer months, the House of Hope Cooling Center is open to anyone ...

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