Hands of Hope AmeriCorps Program

My name is Darean Talmadge and I am reaching out to ask you to share an AmeriCorps service year opportunity with your students, caring for infants and children up to age six who are at risk for abuse and neglect in Houston, TX. Hands of Hope AmeriCorps Members will serve these vulnerable children throughout a 12-month commitment, living in a private, gated community (at no cost) and receiving a living allowance.

Hands of Hope AmeriCorps Members will work collaboratively with other AmeriCorps Members in the home to ensure that children’s physical, emotional, and mental needs are met. While the commitment to our organization is only one year, the impact AmeriCorps Members have on the children in their care is lifelong. In turn, the children’s strength, resilience, and love will also make a lifelong impact on them.

We are currently accepting applications for the September 2025-August 2026 service year. Thank you in advance for sharing this opportunity with your students. An informational flyer is below, and our application can be found at:  https://forms.office.com/r/YGgiVKP1hX 

Additionally, attached are the profiles of the eight AmeriCorps Members who served with us during the 2023-2024 service year. These profiles offer valuable insight into the background and experience of our Members.

For more information, please contact Darean Talmadge 713-529-0639 dtalmadge@casahope.org 

We are so grateful for your partnership.

Thank you,

Darean Talmadge (she/her/hers)

Human Resources Coordinator

Casa de Esperanza de los Ninos, Inc.

PO Box 301209

Houston, TX 77230

Office: 713.529.0639