Building Hope One Project at a Time

Hope builders help fix, repair, and improve homes one project at a time.

Founded in 2004, Hope Builders is a partnership between South Side Mission and the Metro Peoria Baptist Association. By partnering with volunteers, churches, and area businesses, Hope Builders is able to coordinate the repairs to, and renovation of, many homes owned by the economically disadvantaged and elderly in the 61605 zip code.

Hope Builders has grown over the years to include partnerships with churches outside of the Baptist Association, outside the region, and even out of state. Growing from one focus week initially, to now completing projects April through October, each year Hope Builders completes many home projects with the help of volunteers, financial contributions, and material donations.