About Our Story

We bring practical hope to those the world has overlooked: one family, one need, one step of faith at a time.

Our Journey

How It All Started

Nine Years of Mission Work

After nine years of mission trips to West Virginia, someone who had been watching our work approached us and asked if we would consider doing this ministry in Michigan. I told them I would if I had help getting it off the ground.

An Answered Prayer

That person not only helped us get started but has continued to mentor me ever since. It was the answer to a prayer I had been praying for three years.

The Name Revealed

As I prayed about what to call this ministry, I asked Jesus for direction. The name "Hope for the Forgotten Outreach" is what He gave me. It reflects exactly who we are called to serve: the hurting, the overlooked, and those who feel left behind.

Our Mission

What We Do

Bringing the hope of Jesus to hurting and forgotten families through practical love.

Home Repairs

Small but crucial repairs that restore safety and dignity to families' homes.

Appliance Support

Providing essential appliances when families have no other means to obtain them.

Compassion in Action

Meeting real needs with kindness and practical love, without judgment.

Restoring Dignity

Helping families regain stability, respect, and hope when other doors have closed.

Sharing Christ's Love

Every act of service carries the love of Jesus, offered without judgment or pressure, creating space for hearts to open to God's grace.

Our Vision

We want to create a space where people who have been hurt by the church or have never felt welcome can come and experience the love of Jesus.

One day, we hope to have a building to serve and minister to those who won't go to a church. A place where people can hear testimonies, feel safe, and encounter the grace of God without condemnation.

A place that opens the door for salvation through love, not pressure.

Our Foundation

Our Heart

Our Calling

We believe this ministry exists because there are so many people who have been misled or hurt and are far from Jesus. But God has not given up on them, and neither have we.

Our Approach

He has called us to go out, share His love, meet their needs, and ultimately point them back to Him. We don't come with judgment. We come with peace, love, and a willingness to serve.

Leadership

Meet the Founders

The heart and vision behind Hope for the Forgotten Outreach

Duane and Ana - Founders of Hope for the Forgotten Outreach

Duane & Ana Wilson

Founders & Ministry Leaders

Duane and his wife have a heart for families who feel forgotten, and their lives are a testimony of obedience, compassion, and the power of prayer.

After years of mission work and seeking God's direction, they launched Hope for the Forgotten Outreach to bring healing, dignity, and hope to those in crisis.

Through hands-on ministry and the love of Jesus, they continue to serve faithfully. One family, one need, and one act of kindness at a time.

"The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit."

— Psalm 34:18

Want to make a difference? You can help bring hope to families in crisis by partnering with us.

Let's make a difference together.

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