Executive Director & Co-Director
Frank grew up in Lewisburg and returned home to found HOPEtown in February 2017 after 25 years of church ministry in Michigan, Montana, Virginia, and Maryland, in addition to extensive mission work in China and Vietnam. Frank and his wife Julie, also a Lewisburg native, have five children and three grandchildren between them and are having the time of their lives ministering at home with the beautiful people of HOPEtown.
Foreword is our adult literacy program, specializing in helping adults learn to read, improve their reading skills, or prepare for GED testing. Foreword is offered at no cost and is open to anyone from anywhere.
HOP TO IT! is an interactive shopping experience in which parents can choose and compose Easter baskets for their children, in addition to choosing toys and clothing for them as well. There is no charge and it is open to all families who have children at home who are 12 years old or younger, but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Registration must be done in person at the HOPEtown TUB between Monday, March 27 and Thursday, April 6.