(718) 385-7305 [email protected]

Our Mission

To serve as a resource for individuals and families in the East Flatbush and neighboring communities. The Hope Center is a place where community residents can seek assistance.

Who We Are

The Hope Center Development Corporation (HCDC) is a non-profit, community service agency with a long and rich history of empowering people in the East New York area of Brooklyn. In response to the various social and economic problems in our community, HCDC offers opportunities for low-income families to lead healthier lives and reduce poverty. We have joined forces with community-based organizations throughout the New York City area to implement strategies in the areas of education, health and bridging the poverty gap.

Our Causes

We provide a range of outreach services which include a food pantry, community soup kitchen, clothing drive, educational resource center and various social and financial services benefitting the community.

Community Soup Kitchen

On weekends, we provide hot meals to the men, women and children of our community.

Educational Resource Center

Hope Center offers GED preparation and other educational services as a bridge to employment through education. 

Clothing Drive

Our clothing drive provides clothes and shoes to families in need. 

Our Causes

We provide a range of outreach services which include a food pantry, community soup kitchen, clothing drive, educational resource center and various social and financial services benefitting the community.

Food Pantry

We supply community residents with more than 1000 bags of groceries every month.

Health Services

We provide health care referral services and occasional on-site screenings through our partners.

Referral System

Hope Center partners with local agencies to provide financial assistance to low-income families. 

Meet our Executive Team!

Mrs. Diana Nelson

Mrs. Diana Nelson

Executive Director

Bishop Dr. R.C. Hugh Nelson

Bishop Dr. R.C. Hugh Nelson

Board Chair

Administrative Assistant

Pauline Forbes

Board Members

Jennifer Herbert

Hugh Williams

Jacquelyn Anderson

Dr. Mary Washington

Cory Provost

Donneshia Hall, Esq.

Dr. Raymond Pursell