Rev. Charlotte Evans, a retired master’s-prepared registered nurse, faithfully led Freedom’s Hope Compassionate Ministries for many years, bringing over 40 years of professional experience and a deep commitment to serving our community. Her vision, compassion, and leadership laid a strong foundation that continues to shape our mission today.

Following her passing, Freedom’s Hope remains committed to carrying forward the work she so passionately championed. Under the leadership of Executive Director Mel Vivas, the organization continues to build on that legacy, guiding individuals and families toward freedom and stability.

According to the 2018 Alamance County Community Assessment, 13.8% of all families living in the County from 2012 - 2016, were in poverty. With 64,205 households, 8,860 households/families were impoverished.

Age 0-17, represent 4.01% of the County population. The Community Assessment reported 27.8% of all children, or 1,841 Alamance County kids were stricken by poverty. That’s a tough start for a lot of future moms and dads. Poverty is a cycle that must be broken.

Freedom’s Hope is invested in providing paths that changes the direction of individuals from poverty to sustainability.

We are fortunate to have several agencies in the County that provide aid to the poor. Freedom’s Hope is privileged to work with many of these agencies and believe partnering with each other makes us stronger. Strong agencies provide positive outcomes to those we serve.

Freedoms Hope provides services that impact the mind, body and soul.  For a low income, homeless, unemployed individual, the maze of resources can be confusing, time consuming and complicated.  This often leaves gaps in the help a person needs.  Those in need can easily become discouraged and lose hope.

Rev. Charlotte Evans brought more than 40 years of experience as a nurse, teacher, executive, and spiritual leader, with a specialization in behavioral health. Through her vision and leadership, she recognized the need for an agency that could unite vital resources and offer individuals and families a comprehensive solution — a clear Path to Defeat Poverty. Her commitment to whole-person care continues to shape the mission and direction of Freedom’s Hope today.