Unlocking Potential
since 1997
About HOPE Calloway
HOUSING
HOPE Calloway offers supportive, transitional housing along with intensive coaching to families and individuals who have been in Calloway County for at least six months.
OUTREACH
Our team assists unsheltered people by meeting them where they are. We help them access any treatment or services they need, including supportive housing or rehab.
PREVENTION
Our prevention program provides supportive coaching, crisis counseling, information and referral, employment assistance, and financial assistance to individuals who need a temporary boost to move beyond a current crisis and prevent eviction or homelessness.
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
The Emergency Assistance program connects people to emergency housing as well as provides transportation assistance for essential needs. This could include transport to a shelter for homeless individuals or transportation to work and school.
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Our History
The Murray Calloway County Homeless Coalition began in an effort to help provide housing and assistance to individuals and families with or without children in the community. That movement quickly grew and they were able to start OpportUNITY House, a transitional living home for people who didn’t have children. In July of 2019, OpportUNITY House officially opened with 5 apartments.
In August that same year, Gentry House and MCC Homeless Coalition began a strategic partnership to provide services for homeless and housing insecure community members. This partnership strengthened both programs tremendously. Each organization brought unique strengths to the table, and one year later, HOPE Calloway was born. HOPE Calloway is the fruit of these organization’s labor and is better equipped to serve the community together. The passion and drive from Gentry House and MCC Homeless Coalition live on in HOPE Calloway as we continue fighting the fight against homelessness in Calloway County.
Our Staff
Nathan Carter
nathan@hopecalloway.org
270-761-6802 ext. 1000
Nathan has a long history of working in non-profits. Before moving to Murray, he worked for 10 years in special education and began a transitional housing program for young adults with learning disabilities. His passion is helping people who would otherwise fall through the cracks and are neglected by society.
Nathan oversees the daily operations and staff at HOPE Calloway and takes the lead in our outreach and prevention programs. When he isn’t working, he can usually be found on the family farm that he shares with his twin brother, niece, and nephew.
Jessica Louis
jessica@gentryhouse.org
270-761-6802 ext. 1002
Jessica, who is originally from St. Louis, is a graduate of the social work program at Murray State University. Jessica fell in love with Murray after moving here for school and is grateful for all the opportunities that continue to open up for her in MKY. She is very involved at her church, Hardin Baptist, where she works in the youth program.
Jessica oversees our transitional housing program, connecting residents to resources and helping them build a path towards long-term stability
Courtney Kendall
courtney@hopecalloway.org
270-761-6802 ext. 1001
Courtney first moved to Murray as a student at Murray State. She has since graduated with two bachelor’s degrees and is looking forward to beginning the master’s program at MSU. Courtney also serves as a Second Lieutenant in the Kentucky National Guard.
As the Client Support Specialist for HOPE Calloway, Courtney works with clients to help them achieve their goals and make sure they have any resource they need. Courtney also serves as Outreach and Prevention support to develop tools and resources for our LifeLabs program.
Maureen Hyatt
maureen@hopecalloway.org
270-761-6802 ext. 1003
Maureen is a long-time resident of Murray and graduated from Murray State with a bachelor’s degree in 2006. She is the heart of our office, always making sure that compassion comes first when someone is in need.
Maureen is the first person that most new clients work with as she conducts intake, connecting clients with the right program and assistance. Maureen also organizes our hospitality teams to make sure that all our new residents feel welcomed and at home. Maureen is an active member at St. John’s Episcopal Church and a very proud mother to her two grown sons, Joshua and Michael.
Kali Kissiar
kali@hopecalloway.org
270-761-6802 ext. 1004
Kali has been with HOPE Calloway for two years. She is a participant in the WKCTC Ready to Work program, and we are blessed to host her career training placement. Kali has a three year old daughter, Ella, who takes up most of her time outside of school and work. Kali has learned a lot about what resources are available in our community and she is always eager to share that information with our clients.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Our Board of Directors is made up of volunteers from all different backgrounds and fields. One thing that they all have in common is that they have a heart for people and serving this community.re that our clients have everything they need.
