Peak of Hope Shelter

07/31/2026

Peak of Hope Shelter board member, Amy Lynn, spent time in our men’s shelter today teaching them how to make meals!

This type of dedication and engagement with our shelter guests is vital for their path to self-sufficiency!

07/30/2026

The youth of our community are the future of our community 🙌

Over the last 3 years, the Peak of Hope has been working to make the very existence of the shelter known to the people of Logan County. Most are surprised to hear, the shelter has been operating here since 2003!

The fact that we have youth within our community who know of the shelter’s existence is in itself triumphant! Recognizing the plight of others outside of our own existence is a beautiful attribute to carry into adulthood.

Pictured below👇, Cody, Piper and Willow Zell working their lemonade stand in an effort to raise funds for the shelter! Today, they met with POH Director, Sarah Lewis to provide their donation and tour the men’s shelter.

Their hard work resulted in a donation of $116.00!

We are incredibly appreciative to these kiddos!❤️
Photo credit 📸 Katie Ann Zell

07/16/2026

20 hours weekly!
Flexible schedule!
Basic computer skills is a must.
This job is what you 🫵 make it!
Compassion for others required! Willingness to learn local resources and ability to model positive behaviors required.

Email: [email protected] your letter of interest.

Posting closes July 31st!

07/02/2026

Holding out hope that we can find a way to serve women and families again soon 🙌

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Peak of Hope Homeless Shelter in Bellefontaine announced in June that they have made the decision to close their location, and the shelter’s executive director says she …

06/30/2026

The community response to the closure of our women and family shelter has been heart warming. We’ve been fortunate enough to have two, beloved local businesses contribute their time and their craft towards the achievement of monetary donations.

The The Fun Company, home of Education Station NeeDoh raffle basket has seen a significant response - more than we could’ve ever imagined!

The collaboration with Six Hundred Downtown and their Pizza for a Cause Campaign gives us hope that temporary solutions are on the horizon!

In an effort to provide temporary shelter for Logan County’s unhoused women and children, we have developed a Peak of Hope Relief Fund. 100% of all donations for this fund will be used to pay for temporary shelter services such as hotel stays, campground reservations etc.

If you’d like to contribute directly to the relief fund, please use the link below. 👇

On June 5, the Peak of Hope Shelter had to make the heartbreaking decision to evacuate our single women and families with children shelter due to the neighboring building posing a potential hazard to our shelter guests. Calls regarding unhoused women and children are received nearly everyday. Donati...

06/26/2026

Meet Jax and his friend Ash!

Yesterday, these two boys were walking around Downtown Bellefontaine, looking for yards to mow. I asked them if they could help with the currently closed, women and family shelter property. They did not hesitate to walk their mower to Madriver and put in some real work!

Jax and Ash are looking for some lawns to mow within walking distance of the Downtown Bellefontaine! Message me below and I can get them connected to you! 🚜

06/19/2026

🙌Important coverage that includes updates regarding our shelter system.

The Peak of Hope Homeless Shelter, located at 107 South Madriver Street in Bellefontaine, has temporarily stopped accepting women and families after safety concerns prompted […]

06/06/2026